Hey guys,
I was just at Lowes. I saw a new Estwing framer with something called a “weight forward design” It looks like it is from outer space. The handle is fiberglass and is one of the “mortise and tennon ” bolt thru designs. The whole handle is curved toward the striking face which is waffled but surprisingly small. It actually felt pretty comfortable. The guy said that they had just gotten them in and that it was about 35 dollars.
Just thought I would pass along the info as I know some of you collect hammers.
Chris
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What's the weight of something like that, you suppose? Just curious, I've got one now, Stanley I think (cheap-o) and it's waayy too light. but my brother's got one of these monster, wooden handle, 3 ft. long (not literally) hammers and it weighs too much.
Ya know,
I totally forgot to look at the weight, thats how weird looking it was.
Chris
Not to get off the subject, but have any of you guys used or do any of you have any opinions about the Hart Woody? Thats a nice looking hammer, I was going to buy one. (Come on! Not because I need it: I already have a 1/2 dozen or so hammers.) But I don't know if I could ever use it...it's to cool looking. I might just hang it over my mantle...that is if I had a mantle.
I don't understand! I cut it twice and it's still too short!
Manroot-- I have a Hart Woodie. Its probably the best framing hammer I've used in 30 years in the trades. I believe its now being made by Douglas Hammers, not by Hart.
Manroot-- My posting finger worked faster than my brain<G> .I recently bought the Douglas 18 oz. finish hammer- another great tool. You may not need it, but you sure will want one.
Shep,
Thanks, I will check it out...you know the old saying.
"A man can never have to many hammers..." or something like that?I don't understand! I cut it twice and it's still too short!