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Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3lb sledge hammer. In
the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. But I needed the hammer right away and did not want to waste hours going to other stores. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. (I'm seriously thinking of welding a piece of solid steel rod into one of the hammer head of one of the broken handled hammers I have. I know that wont break). Of course that will turn a 3lb hammer into a 4lb hammer. |
Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3lb sledge hammer. In
the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. But I needed the hammer right away and did not want to waste hours going to other stores. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. (I'm seriously thinking of welding a piece of solid steel rod into one of the hammer head of one of the broken handled hammers I have. I know that wont break). Of course that will turn a 3lb hammer into a 4lb hammer. *Amazon has a few steel handles: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...g=mre lect-20 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...g=mre lect-20 |
Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3 lb sledge hammer.
In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. I don't know about hammers, but fiberglass shovel handles are definitely stronger than wood shovel handles. I used to break wooden shovel handles at least once a year trying to dig out rocks and roots. I finally splurged on a shovel with a fiberglass handle and have had the same shovel now for over 20 years. That said, I've never broken a hammer or axe handle unless I have missed the item I was trying to strike and hit the handle instead. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. Steel doesn't absorb vibration the way wood or fiberglass does, and it adds weight. Having said that my main framing hammer is a one piece steel design with a nice rubber handle (has never slipped off). Being steel, the handle tapers much thinner than a wood handle, I assume to save weight. I don't know what brand it is, I've had it 15-20 years. Anthony Watson www.mountainsoftware.com www.watsondiy.com |
Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
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For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3lb sledge hammer. In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. But I needed the hammer right away and did not want to waste hours going to other stores. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. (I'm seriously thinking of welding a piece of solid steel rod into one of the hammer head of one of the broken handled hammers I have. I know that wont break). Of course that will turn a 3lb hammer into a 4lb hammer. I have a favorite hammer. I've had it for many years. I've replaced the head once and the handle twice. Love that tool! ;-) |
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On 11/07/2013 07:10 AM, HerHusband wrote:
I don't know about hammers, but fiberglass shovel handles are definitely stronger than wood shovel handles. I used to break wooden shovel handles at least once a year trying to dig out rocks and roots. I finally splurged on a shovel with a fiberglass handle and have had the same shovel now for over 20 years. A shovel is for digging, not prying; for that you use a spud bar or a pick. Jon |
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On Thursday, November 7, 2013 3:33:06 AM UTC-8, wrote:
For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3lb sledge hammer. In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. But I needed the hammer right away and did not want to waste hours going to other stores. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. (I'm seriously thinking of welding a piece of solid steel rod into one of the hammer head of one of the broken handled hammers I have. I know that wont break). Of course that will turn a 3lb hammer into a 4lb hammer. I'll also throw the tool's balance way out of whack. I've had to use a hammer my old man fixed that way. It wasn't worth throwing in the trash after he fixed it. Harry K Harry K |
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HerHusband wrote:
For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3 lb sledge hammer. In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. I don't know about hammers, but fiberglass shovel handles are definitely stronger than wood shovel handles. I used to break wooden shovel handles at least once a year trying to dig out rocks and roots. I finally splurged on a shovel with a fiberglass handle and have had the same shovel now for over 20 years. That said, I've never broken a hammer or axe handle unless I have missed the item I was trying to strike and hit the handle instead. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. Steel doesn't absorb vibration the way wood or fiberglass does, and it adds weight. Having said that my main framing hammer is a one piece steel design with a nice rubber handle (has never slipped off). Being steel, the handle tapers much thinner than a wood handle, I assume to save weight. I don't know what brand it is, I've had it 15-20 years. Anthony Watson www.mountainsoftware.com www.watsondiy.com Hi, I tried all three kinds, wood, fiberglass, steel. I still prefer wooden handle. |
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Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:10:49 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
wrote: That said, I've never broken a hammer or axe handle unless I have missed the item I was trying to strike and hit the handle instead. I saw a rubber thing that goes around a sledge hammer handle. I like gadgets so I bought it. I have it just below the head. Does it work? I suppose so, but I don't use the sledge that much and probably have not hit it with a lethal blow, even if there were no rubber collar. It's transferable from one hammer or axe to the next, especially if the handle is broken. It stretches enough to go over the thicker parts of the handle, easily enough when new. And so it will be easy to get off if the handle breaks. If the rubber gets stiffer after 10 years, ask me and I'll take a look at it. |
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On Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:19:42 -0700, Tony Hwang
wrote: HerHusband wrote: For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3 lb sledge hammer. In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. I don't know about hammers, but fiberglass shovel handles are definitely stronger than wood shovel handles. I used to break wooden shovel handles at least once a year trying to dig out rocks and roots. I finally splurged on a shovel with a fiberglass handle and have had the same shovel now for over 20 years. That said, I've never broken a hammer or axe handle unless I have missed the item I was trying to strike and hit the handle instead. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. Steel doesn't absorb vibration the way wood or fiberglass does, and it adds weight. Having said that my main framing hammer is a one piece steel design with a nice rubber handle (has never slipped off). Being steel, the handle tapers much thinner than a wood handle, I assume to save weight. I don't know what brand it is, I've had it 15-20 years. Anthony Watson www.mountainsoftware.com www.watsondiy.com Hi, I tried all three kinds, wood, fiberglass, steel. I still prefer wooden handle. But for the OP's sake, why? Because they last just as long as fiberglass and have some other advantage, or in spite of the fact that they don't last just as long? |
Here in Canada, Estwing is considered the Rolls Royce of hammers. But, given that these hammers cost $50 or more, I've never owned or used an Estwing hammer.
Estwing makes a 3 pound all steel sledge hammer, called the B3-3LB. http://i.walmartimages.com/i/mp/MP/1...46_500X500.jpg http://www.estwing.com/ Apparantly, WalMart and Home Depot sell Estwing, so you should at least be able to get one without paying a high mark up. Estwing tools are made in Rockford, Illinois. |
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Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 11/7/2013 6:33 AM, wrote: But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. But I needed the hammer right away and did not want to waste hours going to other stores. From personal experience. My splitting maul had a wood handle. I'd go through at least 2 a year. Then I got a fiberglass handle and it is still in there 20 years later. (I'm seriously thinking of welding a piece of solid steel rod into one of the hammer head of one of the broken handled hammers I have. I know that wont break). Of course that will turn a 3lb hammer into a 4lb hammer. It will also turn it into something that will eventually damage your hands. You will feel every jolt. I have used Estwing framing hammers for years when working for a general contractor on my days off. I even hired him to build my house and I got paid for helping him build it. My Estwings are 22 ounce. I have 2 framing hammers, one with a smooth face and the other a milled face. I also have an Estwing drywall hammer. They are all single forgings of steel, all have a blue rubber shock absorber on the lower part of the handle. The other workers had various brands of hammers, but I liked the ring of the Estwings when hitting a nail. :-) -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY In the original Orange County. Est. 1683 To email, remove the double zeros after @ |
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On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:23:32 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
wrote: wrote: For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3lb sledge hammer. In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. But I needed the hammer right away and did not want to waste hours going to other stores. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. (I'm seriously thinking of welding a piece of solid steel rod into one of the hammer head of one of the broken handled hammers I have. I know that wont break). Of course that will turn a 3lb hammer into a 4lb hammer. I have a favorite hammer. I've had it for many years. I've replaced the head once and the handle twice. Love that tool! ;-) +1 I've had my favorite hammer for at least 40 years. Never replaced the handle. It's fiberglass. ;-) |
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On 11/07/2013 12:47 PM, willshak wrote:
I have used Estwing framing hammers for years when working for a general contractor on my days off. I even hired him to build my house and I got paid for helping him build it. My Estwings are 22 ounce. I have 2 framing hammers, one with a smooth face and the other a milled face. I also have an Estwing drywall hammer. They are all single forgings of steel, all have a blue rubber shock absorber on the lower part of the handle. I don't think rubber would hold up very long as a handle coating; my Estwing, purchased 20-some odd years ago, uses Nylon on the handle, as stated on the bottom. Jon |
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Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:10:49 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
wrote: For heavy construction and demolition, I use a 3 lb sledge hammer. In the past I have always purchased quality, name brand hammers with wooden handles. Every year I break at least one handle, and the cost of the replacement handles is almost as much as a new hammer, so I just buy a new hammer. I just broke another wooden handle, and went to buy another sledge hammer. The place I went, no longer sells them with wooden handles. They are all fiberglass handles now. I bought one, it cost about $3 more than the last time I bought one with a wooden handle. But if the handle lasts longer, it will be well worth the extra $3. But are they any better??? Will figerglass last longer? Somehow I cant see where glass strands and epoxy will be stronger, in fact it seems like it would be weaker. I don't know about hammers, but fiberglass shovel handles are definitely stronger than wood shovel handles. I used to break wooden shovel handles at least once a year trying to dig out rocks and roots. I finally splurged on a shovel with a fiberglass handle and have had the same shovel now for over 20 years. That said, I've never broken a hammer or axe handle unless I have missed the item I was trying to strike and hit the handle instead. Personally, I think those heavier hammers should have steel handles, and I mean thick steel, not that cheap thin pipe they use on some cheap carpenter hammers, which comes with a rubber grip that keeps sliding off the handle. Steel doesn't absorb vibration the way wood or fiberglass does, and it adds weight. Having said that my main framing hammer is a one piece steel design with a nice rubber handle (has never slipped off). Being steel, the handle tapers much thinner than a wood handle, I assume to save weight. I don't know what brand it is, I've had it 15-20 years. Anthony Watson www.mountainsoftware.com www.watsondiy.com Cant beat an Estwing all steel hammer with a leather grip. My dad had his for over 60 years. Kid brother snafued it before I got the chance, or I'd have it now. His hatchet too!!! |
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On 11/7/2013 5:14 PM, wrote:
Cant beat an Estwing all steel hammer with a leather grip. My dad had his for over 60 years. Kid brother snafued it before I got the chance, or I'd have it now. His hatchet too!!! From what I've seen, there is EAstwing, and there is Estwing. Note, the second letter. EAstwing is good brand. Estwing is from Harbor Freight. -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 19:20:40 +0100, nestork
wrote: Here in Canada, Estwing is considered the Rolls Royce of hammers. But, given that these hammers cost $50 or more, I've never owned or used an Estwing hammer. I have an Eswing bricklayer's hammer but I don't like their claw hammers. The steel shaft telescopes the impact right to my wrist. I like fiberglass because the grips tend to be better than wood. Estwing makes a 3 pound all steel sledge hammer, called the B3-3LB. http://tinyurl.com/oysemzp http://www.estwing.com/ Apparantly, WalMart and Home Depot sell Estwing, so you should at least be able to get one without paying a high mark up. Estwing tools are made in Rockford, Illinois. |
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On Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:48:30 -0500, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 11/7/2013 5:14 PM, wrote: Cant beat an Estwing all steel hammer with a leather grip. My dad had his for over 60 years. Kid brother snafued it before I got the chance, or I'd have it now. His hatchet too!!! From what I've seen, there is EAstwing, and there is Estwing. Note, the second letter. EAstwing is good brand. Estwing is from Harbor Freight. Nope. http://www.estwing.com/ |
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Estwing hammers are quality all-steel tools made in Rockford, Illinois. I've never heard of an Eastwing hammer, but if such a thing exists, I expect it's made in China by the same company that makes Rotex wrist watches and Channel perfume. :) |
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"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message ... On 11/7/2013 5:14 PM, wrote: Cant beat an Estwing all steel hammer with a leather grip. My dad had his for over 60 years. Kid brother snafued it before I got the chance, or I'd have it now. His hatchet too!!! From what I've seen, there is EAstwing, and there is Estwing. Note, the second letter. EAstwing is good brand. Estwing is from Harbor Freight. -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org Christ... Don't you have that reversed??? Look up the Estwing in Canada. WW .. |
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On 11/7/2013 5:48 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 11/7/2013 5:14 PM, wrote: Cant beat an Estwing all steel hammer with a leather grip. My dad had his for over 60 years. Kid brother snafued it before I got the chance, or I'd have it now. His hatchet too!!! From what I've seen, there is EAstwing, and there is Estwing. Note, the second letter. EAstwing is good brand. Estwing is from Harbor Freight. I could be mistaken? http://www.estwing.com/axes_outdoor.php -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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On Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:48:30 -0500, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 11/7/2013 5:14 PM, wrote: Cant beat an Estwing all steel hammer with a leather grip. My dad had his for over 60 years. Kid brother snafued it before I got the chance, or I'd have it now. His hatchet too!!! From what I've seen, there is EAstwing, and there is Estwing. Note, the second letter. EAstwing is good brand. Estwing is from Harbor Freight. No, ESTWING is the original high quality hammer name, not EASTWING. |
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I tried Googling "Eastwing hammer", and the few sites that claimed to be selling Eastwing hammers turned out to be selling Estwing hammers. Some sites will claim to sell anything you type into Google. If you type "Monkey Phucktard" into Google, Alibaba will claim to have the lowest prices on Monkey Phucktards, so I didn't check into those versions of Eastwing hammers. |
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On Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:02:22 AM UTC-8, micky wrote:
On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:10:49 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband That said, I've never broken a hammer or axe handle unless I have missed the item I was trying to strike and hit the handle instead. I saw a rubber thing that goes around a sledge hammer handle. I like gadgets so I bought it. I have it just below the head. Does it work? I suppose so, but I don't use the sledge that much and probably have not hit it with a lethal blow, even if there were no rubber collar. It's transferable from one hammer or axe to the next, especially if the handle is broken. It stretches enough to go over the thicker parts of the handle, easily enough when new. And so it will be easy to get off if the handle breaks. If the rubber gets stiffer after 10 years, ask me and I'll take a look at it. I split a lot (as of 10 cord plus/yr), most of it manually. Used to replace the maul and sledge handles about every 3 years. Finally put on the rubber protectors. Only replaced one handle since and have reset (not replaced) the maul handle 3 times. Yes they work and yes, the rubber gets stiff but it still comes off and goes back on without a problem. Harry K |
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On 11/7/2013 8:22 PM, nestork wrote:
'Stormin Mormon[_10_ Wrote: ;3146330'] From what I've seen, there is EAstwing, and there is Estwing. Note, the second letter. EAstwing is good brand. Estwing is from Harbor Freight. No, Stormin. That's not correct. Estwing hammers are quality all-steel tools made in Rockford, Illinois. I've never heard of an Eastwing hammer, but if such a thing exists, I expect it's made in China by the same company that makes Rotex wrist watches and Channel perfume. :) I'd seen Estwing hammers at HF, and figured it "had to be" a knock off. Oops, well, maybe not? -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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On 11/7/2013 10:45 PM, nestork wrote:
'Stormin Mormon[_10_ Wrote: I could be mistaken? 'Estwing Axes and Outdoor Tools' (http://www.estwing.com/axes_outdoor.php) This time you are mistaken. Doesn't happen often, but it does happen. I tried Googling "Eastwing hammer", and the few sites that claimed to be selling Eastwing hammers turned out to be selling Estwing hammers. Some sites will claim to sell anything you type into Google. If you type "Monkey Phucktard" into Google, Alibaba will claim to have the lowest prices on Monkey Phucktards, so I didn't check into those versions of Eastwing hammers. I did the same with Google one time. I googled India Tsunami Orphans. Maybe without the caps. Anyhow, I was offered the lowest prices on India tsunami orphan children. I didn't buy any. Don't need any. Well, unless they come with Estwing hammers, and are ready for construction projects. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4CVZnGJIzQ English tsunami orphans at least speak English. -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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On 11/8/2013 12:03 AM, Harry K wrote:
I split a lot (as of 10 cord plus/yr), most of it manually. Used to replace the maul and sledge handles about every 3 years. Finally put on the rubber protectors. Only replaced one handle since and have reset (not replaced) the maul handle 3 times. Yes they work and yes, the rubber gets stiff but it still comes off and goes back on without a problem. Harry K Were these fiberglass handles you'd been breaking? With splitting, I'm sure there is no way to avoid banging the handle up near the head. Glad to hear that a good rubber helps keep you from breaking the head off, while you're banging and splitting. -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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A shovel is for digging, not prying; for that
you use a spud bar or a pick. We have very rocky soil. Everything from pebbles up to boulders 6 feet across. It's virtually impossible to use a shovel here without doing a bit of prying. :) Anthony Watson www.mountainsoftware.com www.watsondiy.com |
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On Friday, November 8, 2013 4:22:47 AM UTC-8, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 11/8/2013 12:03 AM, Harry K wrote: I split a lot (as of 10 cord plus/yr), most of it manually. Used to replace the maul and sledge handles about every 3 years. Finally put on the rubber protectors. Only replaced one handle since and have reset (not replaced) the maul handle 3 times. Yes they work and yes, the rubber gets stiff but it still comes off and goes back on without a problem. Harry K Were these fiberglass handles you'd been breaking? With splitting, I'm sure there is no way to avoid banging the handle up near the head. Glad to hear that a good rubber helps keep you from breaking the head off, while you're banging and splitting. -- . Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org . No, they were wooden handles. I prefer wood handles for the "feel". I have overstruck a few times with the head missing the block and the handle hitting on the the rubber donut with no damage. Harry K |
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On 11/8/2013 10:58 AM, Harry K wrote:
No, they were wooden handles. I prefer wood handles for the "feel". I have overstruck a few times with the head missing the block and the handle hitting on the the rubber donut with no damage. Harry K Glad that works for you. Wood sure has a lot of uses where it does great job. -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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On Fri, 8 Nov 2013 14:33:13 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
wrote: A shovel is for digging, not prying; for that you use a spud bar or a pick. We have very rocky soil. Everything from pebbles up to boulders 6 feet across. It's virtually impossible to use a shovel here without doing a bit of prying. :) Even more reason to not use a shovel for prying. Loosen everything up with a bar first, then clear the hole with the shovel. |
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Jon Danniken wrote:
On 11/07/2013 12:47 PM, willshak wrote: I have used Estwing framing hammers for years when working for a general contractor on my days off. I even hired him to build my house and I got paid for helping him build it. My Estwings are 22 ounce. I have 2 framing hammers, one with a smooth face and the other a milled face. I also have an Estwing drywall hammer. They are all single forgings of steel, all have a blue rubber shock absorber on the lower part of the handle. I don't think rubber would hold up very long as a handle coating; my Estwing, purchased 20-some odd years ago, uses Nylon on the handle, as stated on the bottom. Jon You are right. I said rubber without looking at the hammer, but it is Nylon. I bought the Estwings sometime before 1984 (when I built my house), so they are about 29 years old. The blue material is still in one piece. -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY In the original Orange County. Est. 1683 To email, remove the double zeros after @ |
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On Mon, 11 Nov 2013 15:09:05 -0500, willshak
wrote: Jon Danniken wrote: On 11/07/2013 12:47 PM, willshak wrote: I have used Estwing framing hammers for years when working for a general contractor on my days off. I even hired him to build my house and I got paid for helping him build it. My Estwings are 22 ounce. I have 2 framing hammers, one with a smooth face and the other a milled face. I also have an Estwing drywall hammer. They are all single forgings of steel, all have a blue rubber shock absorber on the lower part of the handle. I don't think rubber would hold up very long as a handle coating; my Estwing, purchased 20-some odd years ago, uses Nylon on the handle, as stated on the bottom. Jon You are right. I said rubber without looking at the hammer, but it is Nylon. I bought the Estwings sometime before 1984 (when I built my house), so they are about 29 years old. The blue material is still in one piece. I have a fiberglass Craftsman hammer I bought 40 years ago that's still my go to hammer. The rubber grip is still in good shape. I have its twin (curved claw) that's almost as old and in just as good shape. There's no reason a decent hammer won't last a lifetime if it's taken care of. |
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I prefer a wooden handles because depending on the force of each strike, I can holder the hammer higher or lower for most comfortable grip.
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Are fiberglass hammer handles better than wood?
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