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   Doug_Cunningham | Nov 04, 2000 04:54am | #1

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   Nick,
   If you want the absolute best, anti vibe, magnetic nail starting, light but oh SO powerful, unbelievable, but incredible hammer, try the aluminum handled Stiletto. I've posted so many notes about this hammer I feel like a salesman for their company, but I can't stand to let someone waste their time and money on any other hammer. I've used Estwings, Stanleys, Steel and fiberglass, carbon fiber reinforced, and even wood handles. Nothing compares to the Stiletto. mail me if you want to hear more. I have to stop or I'll burn out my computer!! See ay, Dug

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   Nick_Markey | Nov 06, 2000 12:00am | #2

   *I just may infact fall onto that bandwagon. However, isn't the Stiletto designed and billed as a framing hammer. I am not looking for the traditional California style framing hammer - handle is too long and the head is too big for my use. The hammer that I was inquiring about has a 14 inch handle and an average sized, 18oz head... basically it would be about the same as a standard 20oz straight-claw hammer. I do anything ranging from fine finish work right down to framing. Although I do switch hammers when doing different kinds of work, I like to have one hammer that can fill the gap between the two. In any case, let me know where the Stiletto's stand. I will certainly look into them if it would be worth my while - Nick

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   Nick_Markey | Nov 06, 2000 12:00am | #3

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   I've been looking around lately for a decent hammer to take the place of my 20oz Stanley Graphite. While I like the weight and the balance of this hammer, the handle tears my hand up. I've been looking at Hart's California Deck hammer (18oz head) and I recently came across the Top Banana 18oz "Ultimate Hammer" It looks pretty cool, it has a dimpled face that supposively grabs the nail head just as well as a milled face but does not tenderize the wood should the user miss. The handle (black or red) is made of nylon with a poly insert that dampens vibration. The head also has a built in magnetic nail starter on the side. I'm curious to see if anyone has a similar hammer. It looked pretty cool and seems like it would fit the bill perfectly - anything from medium framing to finish. Tool Crib has them listed for around $36. I might just have to bite the bullet and give it a try. After all, if it doesn't work out I'll have an excuse to build a barn. Then I can house it on a shelf with all my other useless tools just like an esteemed member of this forum :-) I'll let you all know what happens - Nick