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I’m looking to buy a backup for my hart 16 oz. trim hammer. the head on mine is coming loose (I use it for everything from trim to framing to demolition)and although I’ve fixed it a couple of times it’s just a matter of time before it won’t take it anymore.
I really love the feel of that hammer. I got mine at lowe’s a couple of years ago but they don’t carry them anymore. the only place I can find that even have the trim hammer is woodcraft but they’re mailorder.
I did a search on the web but only found framers. I had a link bookmarked to order them through DSC or something but the link isn’t good anymore. I want to actually pick the hammer myself because of the grain issue in handles and I want to make sure the handle is fit well to the head (when I bought mine I found a couple that were already loose or that had real sloppy fits with lots of gaps).
anybody have any suggestion? Thanks.
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They're not at my Lowes anymore either. Don't know of any other places that carry them, but maybe call Woodcraft and ask if they can check fit and grain orientation before sending?
*We have a woodcraft retail store here in Va. Maybe if you look them up on the web you could find one within driving distance, or you could order a few and give the ones you don't like as well as gifts.
*Seems like a couple months ago there was a thread about the Hart FRAMER, the info was good and I think maybe it said the company was in trouble--maybe they don't make them any more?Check tool crib. they used to carry it.MD
*Check this out Greg Brown "Hart Woody Hammer" 11/5/01 9:37pm
*Mad Dog, that is not what I wanted to hear! damnit! why is it every time I find something I really like they either stop making it or change it so it isn't any good anymore?
*Try Highland Hardware, Atlanta:www.highland-hardware.com
*that guy who designed the hammers has his own line of hammers under his name. Check out those hammers. the link was in the post about him leaving hart a few posts up
*Sorry WmPhelps, I checked out the site and the smallest hammer they have is an 18oz. I like the 16 because I do more finish work than anything else and don't need to be swingin' a big ol framer.
*Steve- go to (www.vaughnmfg.com) They still make the hammer you need.Bob
*Steve- Bob's just trying to steer you elsewhere so you won't find out about the secret stash of 16oz Hart hammers he has in his office. -Ken
*Steve, have you ever tried a Warrington-style hammer ? Stanley make them up to a 12oz, but you can still get 14oz from Taiwan (Lucky ?) - really nice for driving brads and small finsihing nails.
Bob,
I did a cut and paste of the site you listed and got some die manufacturing company. they didn't appear to have anything to do with the vaughn hammer line. the only thing they listed was tool dies. oh wellSteve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
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Wow Steve that is bizarre I was just there the other day. It is a lame website and I sent them an email to supply me with a list of dealers and that was wierd too. Ace hardware is the place for Vaughn? and they will special order any hammer you like.
Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Edited 3/22/2002 10:10:50 PM ET by Pro-Dek
Bob, judging from that photo of your wall with the hammers, I figure you are the guy who knows. I don't think we have an ace around here. a couple of true values but that's it. I did find a woodcraft store that's near philly so I think that's the excuse I need to go on a road trip and do some tool shopping. (like I really need an excuse!)Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
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Steve- sorry, my mistake, it is (http://www.vaughanmfg.com) I forgot the (a) .
Here is their list of dealers
home depot
doitbest
lowes
true value
aceBob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Thanks Bob. I checked out the site. I'm not sure though, I thought you said they made the Hart's now but I guess I misunderstood. I've seen and handled the Vaughan's shown on the site, but they just don't have that feel I like. I'm sure you especially can appreciate what I mean by the feel. some hammers just feel right and some don't. Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
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Steve, Have you tried http://www.stilettotools.com they have sweet wood handled 12,14, and 16 oz. titanium hammers you would love. Bob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Bob, I checked out their site but the 16 oz. doesn't really turn me on. the handles a hatchet style and I don't like those. yeah I know wah wah wah! some people are just never happy. Thanks anyway.Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
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Steve - Hart is still in business but all the dealers keep it a secret as to how to go to them direct. Hart does not have a website. If all you need is a handle, try the place you bought the hammer from or contact Greg Taisey at BMC West.
His phone number is 425 391-8000
His E-mail is t[email protected]
Hope this helpsBob
"Rather be a hammer than a nail"
Bob, thanks. a handle would do me fine. like you said getting any info on Hart is like trying to find bin laden. I bought the hammer a Lowe's a couple years back and you know what it's like getting any kind of help from those outfits. I give that guy you mentioned a try and see if he can help.Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
Nothing is impossible...It just hasn't been done yet.
Stilletto makes a straight handle 16 0z. trim hammer also. I switched to titanium 2 months ago and my wrist feels MUCH better! OOPS! Just saw its steel on while checking the link...http://www.renohardware.net/yzcart/yzcart.php?page=face.php3&NAV=search&PAGE=search&category=Hammers&image2.x=26&image2.y=12&start_at=15
Just your average lurker...
Edited 3/27/2002 10:35:28 PM ET by oneeyesquare
OUCH! 40 bucks for a trim hammer? I like quality tools but that's a little steep for a hammer don't ya think? we won't even go into what some of you guys are paying for the titanium hammers. IMHO the price of hammers is getting a little out of hand. I can order the Hart for about 22 bucks. Granted I'd just have to either take what the stock clerk picks off the shelf or keep sending 'em back until I got the handle and fit that I wanted.Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
Nothing is impossible...It just hasn't been done yet.
The $80 bucks spent on my Stilletto trim hammer has been well worth it since I seriously sprained my wrist the first of the year. I switched from a Hart (excellent hammer), but was amazed in the lack of vibration of the titanium. Half the fun of the expensive hammer is the looks on everyone's face when they ask how much you paid for it!!!Just your average former lurker...
You're right in that it all comes down to how well the handle fits your hand.
I know because I remember working with an old retired carpenter years back, and he told me the truth of the matter. He said 'Dave, the handle of your hammer has to be smooth and fit your hand like the inside of a women's thigh.'
I'll never forget that old timer's bit of wisdom.
A foggy rememberance, but wasn't the guy that designed the Hart series named (last name) Douglas or Douglass?
I thought he split off from Hart and now manufactures them on his own. I'll do a web search and if I find him, I'll come back and add on...
Mongo
Not sure if this works using "source," but here's a link to Douglas Tools: http://www.douglastool.com/new%20products.htm There's a link on the site to retail outlets that sell his product. The lightest finish hammer is 18oz, though.
Mongo, yeah Todd Douglas. like you said though his lightest one is an 18oz., more along the framer line. I just like the feel of a 16 though. (yeah I'm a wimp) we had already hit on that one a few posts ago. anyway thanks for the thought.Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
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Steve -
Doesn't the Woodcraft chain have stores at various locations in the U.S. ? I'm pretty sure there's one in St. Louis, unless I have the company name mixed up.
Boss, I was at the Woodcraft store outside of Phila. today. they didn't have any but are ordering some and are going to call me and set some aside so I can pick from them as I explained my concerns on handle grain and fit to the associate.Steve
S.J.MERRETTE Carpentry & Construction • Robesonia, PA
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outlettools.com list a 12oz hart trim
Hart hammer
Did you know that when Hart disapaired it became Double Eagle then it became Dead onGo to Dead on.com and you will find a new hammer
If that's supposed to be spam it's pretty incompent, given that deadon.com is a dead link.
And you can buy Hart hammers at Sears, HD, etc: http://www.harttools.com/?page=where-to-buy
The last time I saw Hart for sale was at a Harbor Freight store 5 years ago, They were closing them out for a buck each. I picked up p6, carried them around awhile then put them back. Most days I never touch a hammer and when I dio it's to pull nail. But then I never drive screws by hand either.
Old woodys are Douglas
If your looking for the old hart "woody" style hammers with the head extension into the shaft, they are now Douglas as he took the design with him. the same hammer is also made under Dalluge in a titanium version, which i highly recommend