I love seeing People's collections of things when they go into detail about what makes each piece special. Hyper specific enthusiasm is almost contagious!
One of these days you gotta do a video on Antique hammers and another video on hammer uses (carpentry, masonry, iron work & forging, etc.). When this video popped up as a TH-cam suggestion (because I subscribed) so did your one from 4 years ago "Securing a Loose Hammer Head." I'm watching it next. Thanks for all your great videos!
Hi, my names mike ...I too am a hammer-o-holic. I once broke an old half pounder that i'd used for many years and could not find one that even looked or felt the same. I found a similar one and spent a day sanding the head and handle exactly the same as the old one - I loved that hammer man.
Loved this video, as a carpenter I'm always picking up new/vintage hammers to try out. Watching this with my morning coffee was a real treat. Amazing collection, thanks for sharing.
So many of my favorite old tools have have the tinted acrylic like handles. My favorite is a 3/4" butt chisel. It has a deep red handle that glows when shine a light through it. I gravitate to those handles at flea markets. Anyway, great video as always!
Hey Bud. I love it! Another crazy collector like me! God,that's all I need is another collection! So cool ! First time I saw your channel and I love it. Grear job Brad. You know hammers for real!
I framed for a while in the early oughts and started with a 24oz Vaughn. My first day on the job, was nailing a 20' header out of 2 LVL's for a garage door opening. By the 80th nail I could hardly lift the thing. I ended up with a 21oz Deathstick, then moved on to a 14oz Stiletto. F=MA, and with a lighter head, you can swing faster--smaller M bigger A--and still get that hitting force. It's still my favorite hammer. I have a 15oz-squared head and 12oz-round Douglass hammers, and while I like the little Douglass for some light work, 80% of the time, I'm using the Stiletto. It just feels so good with that axe handle and just can't beat the weight. Glad to see I'm not the only nut with multiple hammers around. My first Deathstick is around, and gets abused doing concrete-rock-excavation work with it's wholly nubbed out tines. I drool over Vaughn's, much like you for the colors and some of their handles just feel so good to swing. I got an old cobbler hammer for leather working I picked up along the way, and a titanium Abbey Tools mallet--albeit for the coolness factor (I have way too many Abbey Tools, if that is a thing, in my bicycle tools collection). Thanks for the vid.
Vaughan are the best hammers IMO. No need for all the gimmicks. I use my California Framer exclusively. It’s perfect the way it is. I love your videos. Those Douglas hammers are works of art.
This man searched high and low for the perfect hammer and just went full circle into some cheapo Stanley. In all seriousness I like your hammer collection and I appreciate this video because, it really shows your passion and I don't know if there is anything more pure than a person showing off the thing that he loves.
Love that story of how when he was a kid his dad would send him out to the yard with a 2x4, a can of nails, and a hammer to burn off some energy, and that's how his love for collecting hammers began. Good thing his dad didn't have a jackhammer around... LOL, my dad also had that red steel-handled Craftsman hammer at 2:00. Except the rubber handle was coming all apart and became wrapped up mummy-like in black electrical tape. Have to say that I never liked the vibration shock that hammer transmitted to my hand and arm.
Hey just thought I let ya know this is the third time I've watched your hammer video and I've got to tell ya it's more informative and interesting every time I watch it. Thank you good job and keep it up!
I enjoy your videos very much, this one is especially good. Having been a carpenter for most of my life, and an auto collision worker for almost 20 years right out of high school, I spent a lot of time with hammers in my hands. I' m very surprised you don't have a hammer made by Plumb, my father taught me a great deal about carpentry and woodworking, only used Plumb. That's what I started with and used to renovate my first house. There is nothing like driving a 16 penny common with a hickory handled hammer. Thanks for all the videos Vince
Hello Vince! You are so right! I have quite a few Plumb hammers! (over a dozen) They were always known for having superior handle retention. As someone who worked with hammers your whole life, you know the true value of this often overlooked simple tool! Thanks so much Vince!!!!!!!!
My go-to hammer is a 25-30 year old Plumb. It has a red handle, and weighs around 21oz total. I bought it before developing m rabid fondness for tools, and darn it, it’s so freaking solid and dependable it never gave an excuse to buy a Douglas! Sometimes tools last too long!
Funny you should say that... I have my great grandfather's Plumb hammer... nothing else feels as good when you are out there all day driving nail after nail into framing as an old wood handled hammer. Spin it, flip it, swing it... always so balanced and comfortable in my hand... my very good friend has fiberglass and graphite... he loves them because he says they won't break... my hammer is probably 80 years old and it has the original handle... with the drips of paint, scuffs and beauty marks aquired from 4 generations of use and countless projects and it never broke... so I don't think I'll worry about its durability. I find it not surprising at all that scout, who has every which kind of hammer imaginable with every gimmick and material composition chooses a simple cheap hammer as his favorite thus proving three things.. A simple classic design is a classic for a reason, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better, and when you like something and it makes you feel comfortable you can't always explain in words why that is you just know.
@@justafanmarvel9669So well put. Truly I wish I had tools from my ancestors - no one knows what happened to any of them (the tools, not the ancestors!)
@@marcmckenzie5110 That sucks but I wouldn't 100% give up just yet.. depending on how big your family is I would make sure that you ask all of them to see what they know and try to be specific by mentioning a particular tool or set that you remember. Also if your family had been in one location for a long time ask the neighbors... older neighborhoods can have neighbors that have lived there for decades and the kids that grew up there might have some knowledge... chances are when people have past that the neighbors may have inherited some of grandpa's old tools and they would probably be happy to give them back to the family. And also remember you are building a collection yourself that will someday be pasted down so try to buy the best tools you can.
Ohh yeah. Love all the hammers. One that comes to mind are fence pliers that have the cross-hatched hammer face on the outer end. The older heavier ones especially make good hammer when working on fences. I bought a few German hammers from KCTool. Gedore engineers hammers looked so cool I had to buy a few and some plastic faced ones too. As a goldsmith we love anything Grobet too.
I'm a retired carpenter and for the last few years of my career I settled on a Douglas 20 Oz. as the best usable design ever made. Glad to see it made the top of your list.
Couldn't agree more . Mine is a framing hammer with the straight claw . I put a 16 oz handle on it because I work in a lot of cramped spaces . I also didn't like the handle bouncing off my knee .
I found the SHEXSHIEST BICHINEST hammer at McGuckin's Hardware in Boulder. BY FAR THE BEST HAMMER I EVER HAD. It was around $20. And the nail set actually worked. Not only is the Douglas damn near IMPOSSIBLE to find today. If you do find one the price is OUTRAGEOUS!
I'm a builder here in Southwest Alabama and have the same fondness for the hammer. I kick myself now but I was 26 years old when I started my residential construction business. I immediately subscribed to Fine Home Building magazine when I found one on the shelf at the local Winn Dixie grocery store (yes, this was when the internet was trying to get off the ground (1996). I always liked the straight claw model, and the first hammer I purchased for my work was the Plumb fiberglass handled 22oz. hammer, along with a 16oz. version, found at my local hardware. In the back of the FHB magazine you could find ads from mom & pop operations peddling all sorts of construction tools, and I come across a Bob Hart ad displaying his version of the California framer, the Hart 21 oz, hickory handle framer and fell head over heels for this hammer. I bought 2, the smooth face decker version and the milled face framer. Not too long after these 2 purchases and I got the 16oz Hart Trimmer and this became my go to hammer for all applications (I was usually the saw man and never really pounded too many nails with it, we also used nail guns a lot, so I could get away with using the smaller hammer). Shortly there after, I came across a review of the Douglass Woody and had to have one. I used this hammer exclusively and absolutely adored it....until I broke the handle out of it and never got around to buying a replacement handle. I kick myself because I didn't hang on to any of these great hammers. I have no idea what happened to them after a few moves, more than likely they got tossed. Now i'm 48, and wish I could find those darlings and restore them and enjoy them again. I find Hart hammers on ebay from time to time, but a Douglas is the Big Foot of hammers, you just can't find them anymore. They still make them, but they are $180. Would love to get my hands on an old Douglas, the Bob Hart original California Special framers, and Vaughan's older model California framer, not the blocky looking newer version. Enjoyed your video.
wow what a collection you even keep the tags those are beautiful. The funny thing is if you watch carpenters working nowadays they may have a hammer but that's usually to knock a piece of wood into place. they usually drive the nails with an air gun or drive screws with a drill or impact.
Hello David! Yes! You are so right, nail guns have taken over the industry and for good reason... My favorite pastime is Birdhouse building... =) So smaller hammers really shine! Thanks David!!!!!!
Weird TH-cam sent me this video...I'm s 43 yrs carpenter. Have used almost every hammer... The sears professional was my favorite.. I wish I bought 2 dozen of them before they quit making it
@@ScoutCrafter when did Todd Coonrad ever make a hammer for $40? LOL I know him and bought all of his different hammers over the past 23 years. No way unless it was some clearance.
Great collection! That Fiskars hammer is pretty funny, but unique. There is one gimmicky Fiskars product that I really like though. They make a heavy-duty fixed blade utility knife that has a swing away cover that really like. Great when your not wearing bags and want a fixed blade. And my daily driver hammer is a Stiletto drywall axe. Thanks for sharing.
Hahaha SC!!! Hammerholic??? How about viseholic, c clampholic, plierholic,screwdriverholic and on and on and...... absolutely love the collection but by far the Douglass with red accents is amazing! Must have!! As always awesome video. Can’t tell you in words how much you’re dedication to tools and craft have given your well deserved subscriber base so much enjoyment and INSPIRATION!! Thank you
Some nice hammers you have there I owned and destroyed a few of those did a lot of framing back in the day. I still have is a gen 1 Stiletto Tibone, had one of the first run Stiletto wood handles too but it got stolen off a job one day. I still have one original Hart Californa Framer heads too I have a Hart Californa handle too but it was a replacement handle and the cut to go into the head was not cut in line with the handle so it never got used. This is the hammer that changes it all from here all the others tried to copy it.
Nothing beats an Estwing. Nothing. Just the next level in hammers imho. I’ve nail tens of thousands of 16p dupes with a 20 oz framer, never had a problem with shock unless it was freezing out. (3rd edit) Did drool over those hammers. I haven’t used a hammer professionally for 25+ years so my opinion means nothing today. Great video, awesome collection!!!
Hello John!!! The funny thing is that if your technique is good and you build up your muscles and tendons a steel hammer is great! However for weekend warriors (like me) who don't do this for a living, a weekend with a steel hammer can leave your arm looking like a sausage! LOL I bet you would love to give those Douglas gems a run for their money! Thanks so much John!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter I barely qualify as a weekend warrior and I just added a wooden handled hammer to my Xmas list thanks to you, as my current set of hammers are all overkill for what I used them for now, and seem substantially heavier than when I was a 20ish guy paying my carpenter union dues. Nothing as drool worthy as that beautiful grouping at the end of the video (among the others you have), just a good yet inexpensive household hammer. Any recommendations?
Hi John- You know I was just in Lowe's the other day and they have a wonderful hammer assortment! They have lots of good brands too like Vaughan! Go there and touch and feel and pick out a nice one! =)
That's it. I'm calling my shrink! I'm getting more and more addicted to everything tool-related. Indeed, I may just take out a second mortgage to keep up with your collection, damn it!!
Hello David! The key is to buy great tools before they catch on! Like those Douglas hammers, I bought those when they were priced normally! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Douglas framer, best hammer I have ever owned. My dad bought it for me 15 years ago. He passed away 10 years ago I keep his Douglas on a shelf . I don't build houses anymore but the hammer is in my tool bag hanging in the van.
Excellent review. Best on the net!! I'm a wrench-guy, but your very persuasive about hammers.... This is a wonderful vid. Every tool-guy should watch this. Ty.
Thanks so very much! I used to think I was a hammer guy but I have too many tools to pick one any more... I love vintage tools and vises! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Amazing collection Scout! Thanks for sharing them with us. Loved the red Douglas for sure. I loved my steel 30 0z Estwing framing hammer. After I had bought it, my friend asked me a couple times where my wimpy little hammer was when we went to do a job. So from then on my hammer was always "Wimpy." No idea what ever happened to it, but I miss it!
Imagine all the information that addict would have.. he would be like I started with ball pin and graduated to claw hammers... it all went down hill from there.
I don't usually comment on videos, but this was great to watch. I know nothing about hammers, and even no use for a hammer but listening to you speak about your passion so fluently and enthusiastically was a pleasure!
@@ScoutCrafter Thanks mate! Always look forward to your uploads, I'm busy at the moment due to the upcoming festivities, but keep your eyes peeled on my channel. Kind Regards... Tony👍🏻
Always do Tony! In fact, one day I hope to convince you to take that sweet little Blue mini-anvil on your bench and now that you have that great belt sander... Polish the top face of that beauty!!!! =) Thanks Tony!!!!!!!!!
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You say Titanium is lighter than steel, however a 20 oz titanium hammer is the same weight as a 20 oz steel hammer. What I want to ask as you do a lot of power wire brushing, is it better to get expensive wire brushes or cheap ones? I do not do as much as you and the brushes do not last that long. Is the wire a better quality in expensive brushes or is it the same? How far has your house sunk into the ground with all the weight of the tools especially your nice collection of hammers.
Hello Tony! You're right! What is heavier a pound of bricks or a pound of feathers? LOL The difference is size, a 10oz Titanium hammer is the same size as a 16oz steel hammer. They really work! As for the wire brush, I have never had problems with inexpensive Harbor freight wheels but if you find a brand that spits wires then try another brand! It can be very frustrating for sure! Thanks Tony!!!!!!!
I framed with a 15 oz stiletto most of my life aside from my grandfathers old red one still have it I recently ordered a Martinez I’m looking to see the difference between stiletto and Martinez even tho there basically the same guy
Here in Philippines we DON'T have FRAMING HAMMER, almost claw hammer/curved framing hammer is WHAT I LONG FOR☺.i like DIFFERENT hammer but all of my hammer is STANLEY CLAW HAMMER and ALL are CURVED CLAW and the handles are Wood 16,13, and 7onz.
Hi Scoutcrafter. For many years we in South Africa use to import the necessary woods like Hickory for our tool handles but nowadays importing it is so expensive we started using our locally available woods for tool handles... and so ended an era ... Nice vid and thanx for sharing.
Never in my life thought I'd watch a video about collecting hammers, but dude, that was pretty cool! Hey just a question about the Fiskars. Did you ever try using it so you weren't just CLAIMING it's all gimmick?
A brilliant collection, thanks for sharing. I’ve got one of those Douglas DF18 hammers not with the original handle anymore though. The original hand snapped when I was working on the Stonehenge visitors centre. I signed it and fixed it behind the chestnut cladding I was fitting, I can still just about remember which board it’s behind.
Out of all your awesome tool restoration projects the new modern hammers are your favorite thing to collect. Who knew. My hats off to you. Thank you for the details education on hammers.
I'm a little bit of a hammer freak. I have a big box of them and I have a problem getting rid of them. See them is like looking at a time line of my development and career. I'm a 71 year young carpenter that's still going at it. I've seen major changes in hammers. When I first started , serious framers used axes. I under stand the principle but never got into it. It seemed to macho for me. I always liked Estwing, especially their leather handle finish hammers. I have a little fiber glass finish hammer that I used for years and love. When I was real young I got a job as a roofer installing shingles. I had to borrow $14 from my brother to buy a roofing hatchet. Now I see hammers costing hundred dollars. Some are so beautiful that I wouldn't want to use them. The one thing I can't wrap my head around is these light magnesium framing hammers. They must work cause I see a lot of people buying them. 22 oz was always the standard for framing I thought.
Awesome collection. Had a few Estwings myself and still do. That modern white and blue two piece one always annoyed me by the unusual shape it left if I missed a nail.
Pretty sure u guys r missing the fact that 15 oz aluminum titanium estwing is a deadblow. The head is full of shot!!. No wonder it leaves a mark if u miss😮😅
I have almost as many hammers if you count my crescent wrench hammers, my channel lock hammers, my pipe wrench hammers, my screw driver hammers, my short piece of pipe hammers, my cinder block hammers, my scrap pieces of wood hammers etc.
Enjoyed the video but didn't see any of my favorites bluegrass made hammers if you find an old wooden handle one they are a joy to use. Thanks for the video keep up the good work 🔨
I always keep an eye out for one but the prices are insane on those things! I don't understand why... They look normal! Big following on them! Thanks!!!!!
Yes, collectors collect things. That's why they're called collectors. Because of the collecting. You seem to not be a collector. The difference, you see, is that he is a collector. So he collects them.
@@RickyHarline Yes, I know. But repeating a word does not explain it. Why is the question. Not just hammers, why collect anything (unless it is a store of value)? I genuinely struggle to understand, especially utilitarian items. Yes, understand the history and utility, but collect examples? As an individual? I understand that it happens, but not why. At least hammers have a use, but used postage stamps?
@@Tensquaremetreworkshop Well it's just really strange that you don't understand collecting. I collect vinyls personally. Absolutely pointless now that spotify is a thing. It's just as silly a thing to collect as hammers. And it makes me really goddamn happy. Why? No clue whatsoever. Dude likes collecting hammers. It makes him happy. That's the end of the story.
Imagine going over your buddies and they say "wanna see my hammer collection?" Like no what kinda fucking serial killer shit is that. All jokes aside it's nice to hear someone speak so passionately about stuff like this.
Out of all your awesome tool restoration projects the new modern hammers are your favorite thing to collect. Who knew. My hats off to you. Thank you for the very detailed education on hammers.
19 oz. Vaughn hammer on my fith hickory handle that costs more than the original hammer. Best framing hammer out there, just can't seem to stop myself from using it as a pry bar.
@@ScoutCrafter , because you have a fine and big collection of hammers, and you did a good video . Iam thinking Ive gone thru so many hammers in my life, most giving or loaning it to someone and never getting it back,, so . I dug out my hammers ,and Iam going to do a video, they wont be a pristine as yours.
Lol, I don't feel so bad about having 30 die grinders all the sudden 😂😂😂. Those are some beautiful tools! I have a pathetic claw hammer collection, but I do have some cool nail guns. Great collection, thanks for sharing. Cheers
Hi Joe! Die grinders are the way to go but requires a good compressor... Hopefully in my new home I will have a soundproof compressor room and plenty of air! That's the key! =) along with 220 or 405V LOL Thanks Joe!
Love me some hammers. Favorite hands down is a Vaughn California framing hammer (extra long). Had the same one for almost two decades. Only framing hammer I use. Center waffle is flat but still has plenty around the center. Did respike the head five years back. Thanks for uploading your collection
I love the fact that you picked your favorite purely for that unique appeal to your personality, and not because it was "the best." Great video. Your passion is contagious.
I had that square faced estwing you and your brother drove nails into pallets with... I tried using that to install baseboards, damned if I didn't keep marring the lady's floor. I remember looking into the Douglas hammers, but remember them being a lot more. Those Martinez ones look real nice, will have to look into them, thanks for sharing!
I love seeing People's collections of things when they go into detail about what makes each piece special. Hyper specific enthusiasm is almost contagious!
I love seeing you hammer out these reviews, you really nailed it
Hello William! LOL Excellent! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
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One of these days you gotta do a video on Antique hammers and another video on hammer uses (carpentry, masonry, iron work & forging, etc.). When this video popped up as a TH-cam suggestion (because I subscribed) so did your one from 4 years ago "Securing a Loose Hammer Head." I'm watching it next. Thanks for all your great videos!
This is an amazing hammer collection. I’d love to see the collection you have today!
i knew i wasn’t the only one i love going to the flea market and looking at the old hammers
Hi, my names mike ...I too am a hammer-o-holic.
I once broke an old half pounder that i'd used for many years and could not find one that even looked or felt the same.
I found a similar one and spent a day sanding the head and handle exactly the same as the old one - I loved that hammer man.
Loved this video, as a carpenter I'm always picking up new/vintage hammers to try out. Watching this with my morning coffee was a real treat. Amazing collection, thanks for sharing.
Just now saw this video. Some amazing hammers. Very entertaining and informative.
Beautiful collection!!
Nice job. Very well done. Thanks for sharing your collection.
Thanks so very much Bob!!!!!!!
So many of my favorite old tools have have the tinted acrylic like handles. My favorite is a 3/4" butt chisel. It has a deep red handle that glows when shine a light through it. I gravitate to those handles at flea markets. Anyway, great video as always!
Hello Mike! I too have a real weakness for acrylic anything! That chisel sounds like a Millers Falls! They were famous for those! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hey Bud. I love it! Another crazy collector like me! God,that's all I need is another collection! So cool ! First time I saw your channel and I love it. Grear job Brad. You know hammers for real!
"I buy 3 hammers a year."
"How could you possibly use all those hammers?"
"Use them....who said anything about using them?"
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"Hammer-time!"
I framed for a while in the early oughts and started with a 24oz Vaughn. My first day on the job, was nailing a 20' header out of 2 LVL's for a garage door opening. By the 80th nail I could hardly lift the thing. I ended up with a 21oz Deathstick, then moved on to a 14oz Stiletto. F=MA, and with a lighter head, you can swing faster--smaller M bigger A--and still get that hitting force. It's still my favorite hammer. I have a 15oz-squared head and 12oz-round Douglass hammers, and while I like the little Douglass for some light work, 80% of the time, I'm using the Stiletto. It just feels so good with that axe handle and just can't beat the weight.
Glad to see I'm not the only nut with multiple hammers around. My first Deathstick is around, and gets abused doing concrete-rock-excavation work with it's wholly nubbed out tines. I drool over Vaughn's, much like you for the colors and some of their handles just feel so good to swing.
I got an old cobbler hammer for leather working I picked up along the way, and a titanium Abbey Tools mallet--albeit for the coolness factor (I have way too many Abbey Tools, if that is a thing, in my bicycle tools collection).
Thanks for the vid.
Impressive and amazing hammer collection! The Douglas Red is hammerlicious. Thanks for showing the treasury sir!
Hello Crippleman! The Douglas is the pinnacle of hammer making!!!!! I agree!!!!
Wow! Those Douglas hammers are Sweeeeet and the one in your color. All I can say is you are the man! Thanks for sharing your beautiful collection
Hello Bernie! That Douglas is a hammer that you could just look at and realize how great it is! Thanks Bernie!!!!!!!
Vaughan are the best hammers IMO. No need for all the gimmicks. I use my California Framer exclusively. It’s perfect the way it is. I love your videos. Those Douglas hammers are works of art.
I can't believe that hammer collection....i really liked the Douglas hammer...awesome video
This man searched high and low for the perfect hammer and just went full circle into some cheapo Stanley.
In all seriousness I like your hammer collection and I appreciate this video because, it really shows your passion and I don't know if there is anything more pure than a person showing off the thing that he loves.
Love that story of how when he was a kid his dad would send him out to the yard with a 2x4, a can of nails, and a hammer to burn off some energy, and that's how his love for collecting hammers began.
Good thing his dad didn't have a jackhammer around...
LOL, my dad also had that red steel-handled Craftsman hammer at 2:00. Except the rubber handle was coming all apart and became wrapped up mummy-like in black electrical tape. Have to say that I never liked the vibration shock that hammer transmitted to my hand and arm.
THANK YOU...for sharing. What a fantastic hammer collection. Very nice.
Hey just thought I let ya know this is the third time I've watched your hammer video and I've got to tell ya it's more informative and interesting every time I watch it. Thank you good job and keep it up!
Cool collection man.. I just bought my first legit hammers ever: Estwing Ultra short handled 15 oz. smooth face and the AL Pro.
I enjoy your videos very much, this one is especially good. Having been a carpenter for most of my life, and an auto collision worker for almost 20 years right out of high school, I spent a lot of time with hammers in my hands. I' m very surprised you don't have a hammer made by Plumb, my father taught me a great deal about carpentry and woodworking, only used Plumb. That's what I started with and used to renovate my first house. There is nothing like driving a 16 penny common with a hickory handled hammer. Thanks for all the videos Vince
Hello Vince! You are so right! I have quite a few Plumb hammers! (over a dozen) They were always known for having superior handle retention. As someone who worked with hammers your whole life, you know the true value of this often overlooked simple tool! Thanks so much Vince!!!!!!!!
My go-to hammer is a 25-30 year old Plumb. It has a red handle, and weighs around 21oz total. I bought it before developing m rabid fondness for tools, and darn it, it’s so freaking solid and dependable it never gave an excuse to buy a Douglas! Sometimes tools last too long!
Funny you should say that... I have my great grandfather's Plumb hammer... nothing else feels as good when you are out there all day driving nail after nail into framing as an old wood handled hammer. Spin it, flip it, swing it... always so balanced and comfortable in my hand... my very good friend has fiberglass and graphite... he loves them because he says they won't break... my hammer is probably 80 years old and it has the original handle... with the drips of paint, scuffs and beauty marks aquired from 4 generations of use and countless projects and it never broke... so I don't think I'll worry about its durability.
I find it not surprising at all that scout, who has every which kind of hammer imaginable with every gimmick and material composition chooses a simple cheap hammer as his favorite thus proving three things.. A simple classic design is a classic for a reason, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better, and when you like something and it makes you feel comfortable you can't always explain in words why that is you just know.
@@justafanmarvel9669So well put. Truly I wish I had tools from my ancestors - no one knows what happened to any of them (the tools, not the ancestors!)
@@marcmckenzie5110 That sucks but I wouldn't 100% give up just yet.. depending on how big your family is I would make sure that you ask all of them to see what they know and try to be specific by mentioning a particular tool or set that you remember. Also if your family had been in one location for a long time ask the neighbors... older neighborhoods can have neighbors that have lived there for decades and the kids that grew up there might have some knowledge... chances are when people have past that the neighbors may have inherited some of grandpa's old tools and they would probably be happy to give them back to the family. And also remember you are building a collection yourself that will someday be pasted down so try to buy the best tools you can.
Ohh yeah. Love all the hammers. One that comes to mind are fence pliers that have the cross-hatched hammer face on the outer end. The older heavier ones especially make good hammer when working on fences. I bought a few German hammers from KCTool. Gedore engineers hammers looked so cool I had to buy a few and some plastic faced ones too. As a goldsmith we love anything Grobet too.
I'm a retired carpenter and for the last few years of my career I settled on a Douglas 20 Oz. as the best usable design ever made. Glad to see it made the top of your list.
Couldn't agree more . Mine is a framing hammer with the straight claw . I put a 16 oz handle on it because I work in a lot of cramped spaces . I also didn't like the handle bouncing off my knee .
I found the SHEXSHIEST BICHINEST hammer at McGuckin's Hardware in Boulder. BY FAR THE BEST HAMMER I EVER HAD. It was around $20. And the nail set actually worked. Not only is the Douglas damn near IMPOSSIBLE to find today. If you do find one the price is OUTRAGEOUS!
I'm a builder here in Southwest Alabama and have the same fondness for the hammer. I kick myself now but I was 26 years old when I started my residential construction business. I immediately subscribed to Fine Home Building magazine when I found one on the shelf at the local Winn Dixie grocery store (yes, this was when the internet was trying to get off the ground (1996). I always liked the straight claw model, and the first hammer I purchased for my work was the Plumb fiberglass handled 22oz. hammer, along with a 16oz. version, found at my local hardware. In the back of the FHB magazine you could find ads from mom & pop operations peddling all sorts of construction tools, and I come across a Bob Hart ad displaying his version of the California framer, the Hart 21 oz, hickory handle framer and fell head over heels for this hammer. I bought 2, the smooth face decker version and the milled face framer. Not too long after these 2 purchases and I got the 16oz Hart Trimmer and this became my go to hammer for all applications (I was usually the saw man and never really pounded too many nails with it, we also used nail guns a lot, so I could get away with using the smaller hammer). Shortly there after, I came across a review of the Douglass Woody and had to have one. I used this hammer exclusively and absolutely adored it....until I broke the handle out of it and never got around to buying a replacement handle. I kick myself because I didn't hang on to any of these great hammers. I have no idea what happened to them after a few moves, more than likely they got tossed. Now i'm 48, and wish I could find those darlings and restore them and enjoy them again. I find Hart hammers on ebay from time to time, but a Douglas is the Big Foot of hammers, you just can't find them anymore. They still make them, but they are $180. Would love to get my hands on an old Douglas, the Bob Hart original California Special framers, and Vaughan's older model California framer, not the blocky looking newer version. Enjoyed your video.
wow what a collection you even keep the tags those are beautiful. The funny thing is if you watch carpenters working nowadays they may have a hammer but that's usually to knock a piece of wood into place. they usually drive the nails with an air gun or drive screws with a drill or impact.
Hello David! Yes! You are so right, nail guns have taken over the industry and for good reason... My favorite pastime is Birdhouse building... =) So smaller hammers really shine! Thanks David!!!!!!
I have a Douglas 18oz that I have had since 2004. Love it... which they were easier to get ahold of.
The nail puller on a Douglas gives 3 different leverages. Head and shoulders above the other types.
I love my wood handled Vaughn. Thanks for sharing
Weird TH-cam sent me this video...I'm s 43 yrs carpenter. Have used almost every hammer... The sears professional was my favorite.. I wish I bought 2 dozen of them before they quit making it
WoW! Awesome collection. Those Douglas hammers are pieces of art. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Jerry! Mr. Douglas created art! Pure and simple!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafterGermany here. Nice collecting of hammers. How many dollar cost this douglous hammer ? Nice tool. I will have one. ❤ And a stiletto.
"Wow! Never seen a Douglas hammer before. That's sweet."
Immediately goes to ebay and types "Dougas hammer"...closes Ebay and goes to bed...
LOL!!!!!! Can you believe they used to be like $40 each! From Douglas! Now they are a little more! =D
@@ScoutCrafter when did Todd Coonrad ever make a hammer for $40? LOL I know him and bought all of his different hammers over the past 23 years. No way unless it was some clearance.
Great collection! That Fiskars hammer is pretty funny, but unique. There is one gimmicky Fiskars product that I really like though. They make a heavy-duty fixed blade utility knife that has a swing away cover that really like. Great when your not wearing bags and want a fixed blade. And my daily driver hammer is a Stiletto drywall axe. Thanks for sharing.
You bet they have some strange hammers. The demolition hammer is crazy. lol
Amazing collecting 👌.. You should do a part 2 but of your "old/antique" hammers??
Hello Omar! I have even more of them!!!! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!
Hahaha SC!!! Hammerholic??? How about viseholic, c clampholic, plierholic,screwdriverholic and on and on and...... absolutely love the collection but by far the Douglass with red accents is amazing! Must have!! As always awesome video. Can’t tell you in words how much you’re dedication to tools and craft have given your well deserved subscriber base so much enjoyment and INSPIRATION!! Thank you
Awesome video. You never fail to come through. You have more hammers than me. My poor wife is regularly saying "is that another hammer?" Hahahaha
Hello Toby! LOL My GF says I have a Hammer fetish! How can I argue!?!? LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!
Some nice hammers you have there I owned and destroyed a few of those did a lot of framing back in the day. I still have is a gen 1 Stiletto Tibone, had one of the first run Stiletto wood handles too but it got stolen off a job one day. I still have one original Hart Californa Framer heads too I have a Hart Californa handle too but it was a replacement handle and the cut to go into the head was not cut in line with the handle so it never got used. This is the hammer that changes it all from here all the others tried to copy it.
Nothing beats an Estwing. Nothing. Just the next level in hammers imho. I’ve nail tens of thousands of 16p dupes with a 20 oz framer, never had a problem with shock unless it was freezing out. (3rd edit) Did drool over those hammers. I haven’t used a hammer professionally for 25+ years so my opinion means nothing today. Great video, awesome collection!!!
Hello John!!! The funny thing is that if your technique is good and you build up your muscles and tendons a steel hammer is great! However for weekend warriors (like me) who don't do this for a living, a weekend with a steel hammer can leave your arm looking like a sausage! LOL I bet you would love to give those Douglas gems a run for their money! Thanks so much John!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter
I barely qualify as a weekend warrior and I just added a wooden handled hammer to my Xmas list thanks to you, as my current set of hammers are all overkill for what I used them for now, and seem substantially heavier than when I was a 20ish guy paying my carpenter union dues. Nothing as drool worthy as that beautiful grouping at the end of the video (among the others you have), just a good yet inexpensive household hammer. Any recommendations?
Hi John- You know I was just in Lowe's the other day and they have a wonderful hammer assortment! They have lots of good brands too like Vaughan! Go there and touch and feel and pick out a nice one! =)
I have a Douglas framing and finishing hammer. Both are about 15 years old. Still an amazing tool. I wouldn’t buy anything else.
That's it. I'm calling my shrink! I'm getting more and more addicted to everything tool-related. Indeed, I may just take out a second mortgage to keep up with your collection, damn it!!
Hello David! The key is to buy great tools before they catch on! Like those Douglas hammers, I bought those when they were priced normally! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Douglas framer, best hammer I have ever owned. My dad bought it for me 15 years ago. He passed away 10 years ago I keep his Douglas on a shelf . I don't build houses anymore but the hammer is in my tool bag hanging in the van.
Excellent review. Best on the net!! I'm a wrench-guy, but your very persuasive about hammers.... This is a wonderful vid. Every tool-guy should watch this. Ty.
Thanks so very much! I used to think I was a hammer guy but I have too many tools to pick one any more... I love vintage tools and vises! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
I have an unused Douglas hammer too, like with the red paint, but I had to settle for the black paint instead! I wonder how much it is worth now?
Come on everyone let’s sing - If I had a hammer, I’d buy another in the morning, I’d buy another in the evening, all over the land... 😀
Amazing collection Scout! Thanks for sharing them with us. Loved the red Douglas for sure. I loved my steel 30 0z Estwing framing hammer. After I had bought it, my friend asked me a couple times where my wimpy little hammer was when we went to do a job. So from then on my hammer was always "Wimpy." No idea what ever happened to it, but I miss it!
Wow Lee! 30 ounce!!!! That's a two hander! =) I think you would like the Stilettos, they swing super fast!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I used to do an awful lot of pushups - 30 oz was not so bad for me LOL!
I bet this guy went to the King Of The Hammers and was really disappointed to find an offroad race.
Lots of interesting hammers and some are simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing your collection with us.
Hello John! The Douglas hammers were works of art... Just beautiful! Thanks so much!!!
Next week on Dr. Phil the man who is addicted to hammers.
Hello Thomas... I'm much better now, haven't bought a new hammer in days!!!! =)
The funny thing is, I would watch that.
Imagine all the information that addict would have.. he would be like I started with ball pin and graduated to claw hammers... it all went down hill from there.
Safer than being addicted to women.
I am really impressed with your knowledge of tools, and your personal tool collection.
Thanks for making all these videos.
Hello Tom! I am so glad you enjoy the videos! I just always loved different tools and the variations... I'm glad you do too! Thanks again!!!!!!!
I don't usually comment on videos, but this was great to watch. I know nothing about hammers, and even no use for a hammer but listening to you speak about your passion so fluently and enthusiastically was a pleasure!
Very nice 👍😎 Really enjoyed seeing your collection ! Thanks for sharing 😎🤠
Hello Jim! So glad you enjoyed it!!!!!! =)
“To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”
― Mark Twain
Imagine what everything must look like to a man with a hundred hammers!
Wow Scout beautiful collection I'm sure you got to have more but they are gorgeous thank you for the video God bless you family and friends
Hello Reynaldo! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!!!!
Your attic is downstairs?
He was bringing them down stairs from the attic
I have the stanley I beam one and love it too. V heavy. It was my dad's who passed away so very special to me
Nobody:
TH-cam: here, have this video of a guy talking about hammers
100k people: interesting
Wow!😳 what an awesome collection, thanks for sharing👍🏻
Hello TD! I know you too are a tool lover and collector! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Thanks mate! Always look forward to your uploads, I'm busy at the moment due to the upcoming festivities, but keep your eyes peeled on my channel. Kind Regards... Tony👍🏻
Always do Tony! In fact, one day I hope to convince you to take that sweet little Blue mini-anvil on your bench and now that you have that great belt sander... Polish the top face of that beauty!!!! =) Thanks Tony!!!!!!!!!
You say Titanium is lighter than steel, however a 20 oz titanium hammer is the same weight as a 20 oz steel hammer. What I want to ask as you do a lot of power wire brushing, is it better to get expensive wire brushes or cheap ones? I do not do as much as you and the brushes do not last that long. Is the wire a better quality in expensive brushes or is it the same? How far has your house sunk into the ground with all the weight of the tools especially your nice collection of hammers.
Hello Tony! You're right! What is heavier a pound of bricks or a pound of feathers? LOL The difference is size, a 10oz Titanium hammer is the same size as a 16oz steel hammer. They really work! As for the wire brush, I have never had problems with inexpensive Harbor freight wheels but if you find a brand that spits wires then try another brand! It can be very frustrating for sure! Thanks Tony!!!!!!!
Weight reflects size, size dictates form.
I framed with a 15 oz stiletto most of my life aside from my grandfathers old red one still have it I recently ordered a Martinez I’m looking to see the difference between stiletto and Martinez even tho there basically the same guy
Here in Philippines we DON'T have FRAMING HAMMER, almost claw hammer/curved framing hammer is WHAT I LONG FOR☺.i like DIFFERENT hammer but all of my hammer is STANLEY CLAW HAMMER and ALL are CURVED CLAW and the handles are Wood 16,13, and 7onz.
Great hammer collection thanks for sharing video !
Hi brother , your video is super good ..
Can u help me to buy this product and ship to india because in india this type of tools are not available ...
... they dont have hammers in india?
@@shawnbrynelson5333 it’s a known scam, it’s how people get free shit
How do they build houses
@@shawnbrynelson5333 no
I’ve watched this video about six or seven times over the last year! Your personality and presentation is awesome! You gotta do an update!!
one thing I noticed about your hammers... they're all right handed... Makes sense though since you all drive on the right too.
Hi Scoutcrafter. For many years we in South Africa use to import the necessary woods like Hickory for our tool handles but nowadays importing it is so expensive we started using our locally available woods for tool handles... and so ended an era ... Nice vid and thanx for sharing.
Never in my life thought I'd watch a video about collecting hammers, but dude, that was pretty cool! Hey just a question about the Fiskars. Did you ever try using it so you weren't just CLAIMING it's all gimmick?
A brilliant collection, thanks for sharing. I’ve got one of those Douglas DF18 hammers not with the original handle anymore though. The original hand snapped when I was working on the Stonehenge visitors centre. I signed it and fixed it behind the chestnut cladding I was fitting, I can still just about remember which board it’s behind.
Weird TH-cam algorithm sends me this video - Hammer time!
The one at the beginning with the adjustable claw was the most interesting to me
Actually looks pretty useful
HAMMER TIME!!!
That Douglas in red certainly is awesome. Thanks for sharing your collection and the history
Hello David! I agree 100% Probably the most beautiful hammer I ever seen... and I've seen a few! LOL Thanks David!!!!!!
do you ever just say "stop!, hammer time"
Those Douglas Hammers are so Cool/Creative very nice :].....hope I find one at the Flea-Market...lol ...Very enjoyable Vid . Thumbs up!!!
Hello D&R! If you find a Douglas at a flea market Karma is on your side! LOL Thanks so much!!!!
Imagine this dudes house gets hit by a tornado and it demolishes the world 😂
Ahahahah 👍👍
Out of all your awesome tool restoration projects the new modern hammers are your favorite thing to collect. Who knew. My hats off to you. Thank you for the details education on hammers.
Dam interesting, who would have thought that a hammer could be so interesting.
His passion for the hammers was more interesting than the hammers.
Who would have thought he would collect.
I'm a little bit of a hammer freak. I have a big box of them and I have a problem getting rid of them. See them is like looking at a time line of my development and career. I'm a 71 year young carpenter that's still going at it. I've seen major changes in hammers. When I first started , serious framers used axes. I under stand the principle but never got into it. It seemed to macho for me. I always liked Estwing, especially their leather handle finish hammers. I have a little fiber glass finish hammer that I used for years and love. When I was real young I got a job as a roofer installing shingles. I had to borrow $14 from my brother to buy a roofing hatchet. Now I see hammers costing hundred dollars. Some are so beautiful that I wouldn't want to use them. The one thing I can't wrap my head around is these light magnesium framing hammers. They must work cause I see a lot of people buying them. 22 oz was always the standard for framing I thought.
My favorite looking hammer is still the Martinez hammer.
Awesome collection. Had a few Estwings myself and still do. That modern white and blue two piece one always annoyed me by the unusual shape it left if I missed a nail.
Pretty sure u guys r missing the fact that 15 oz aluminum titanium estwing is a deadblow. The head is full of shot!!. No wonder it leaves a mark if u miss😮😅
At a certain point and level of desperation, any blunt object becomes a hammer 😁
Hello Joe! I've seen many of Adjustable wrench that would second that thought!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!
And the brass bolsters and split handle slabs of Buck 110 and 112 knives!
I have almost as many hammers if you count my crescent wrench hammers, my channel lock hammers, my pipe wrench hammers, my screw driver hammers, my short piece of pipe hammers, my cinder block hammers, my scrap pieces of wood hammers etc.
Enjoyed the video but didn't see any of my favorites bluegrass made hammers if you find an old wooden handle one they are a joy to use. Thanks for the video keep up the good work 🔨
I always keep an eye out for one but the prices are insane on those things! I don't understand why... They look normal! Big following on them! Thanks!!!!!
'You buy two or three a year...' Really? I have my father's hammer that he inherited. Still works fine. Will leave it to my son.
Yes, collectors collect things. That's why they're called collectors. Because of the collecting. You seem to not be a collector. The difference, you see, is that he is a collector. So he collects them.
@@RickyHarline Yes, I know. But repeating a word does not explain it. Why is the question. Not just hammers, why collect anything (unless it is a store of value)? I genuinely struggle to understand, especially utilitarian items. Yes, understand the history and utility, but collect examples? As an individual? I understand that it happens, but not why. At least hammers have a use, but used postage stamps?
@@Tensquaremetreworkshop Well it's just really strange that you don't understand collecting. I collect vinyls personally. Absolutely pointless now that spotify is a thing. It's just as silly a thing to collect as hammers. And it makes me really goddamn happy. Why? No clue whatsoever.
Dude likes collecting hammers. It makes him happy. That's the end of the story.
@@RickyHarline Yes, I understand that I don't understand- and that is my problem. But i would kinda like to understand...
@@Tensquaremetreworkshop find something your passionate about and you’ll understand
Whoa. Haven't seen your channel in a few years now. Used to love it because of the amazing work and you respond to comments!!
A man can never have too many hammers.
Hello Darrin, I agree! Also C-Clamps... and Pliers... and Adjustable wrenches... and sockets... LOL
I stopped counting at around 200.
Never!
That was a great video and great collection.
Imagine going over your buddies and they say "wanna see my hammer collection?" Like no what kinda fucking serial killer shit is that.
All jokes aside it's nice to hear someone speak so passionately about stuff like this.
Hello
My name is John
I'm a Hammerholic
On a side note. I have a hammer collection and that goofy Estwing is the only one I have never used.
Its hammer time!
Hammers galore!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
Out of all your awesome tool restoration projects the new modern hammers are your favorite thing to collect. Who knew. My hats off to you. Thank you for the very detailed education on hammers.
Can't believe I just watched all that... Very in interesting.. I can see how much passion u have for these hammers...
19 oz. Vaughn hammer on my fith hickory handle that costs more than the original hammer. Best framing hammer out there, just can't seem to stop myself from using it as a pry bar.
I absolutely love your excitement and enthusiasm!!!
Hello Bobby! Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed the video!!!!!!!!
Great tool video. You have the biggest & best hammer collection Ive seen of any body. Cheers !
Hello Ron!!! I would love to show the entire collection but it's way too many... They are fun though! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter , because you have a fine and big collection of hammers, and you did a good video . Iam thinking Ive gone thru so many hammers in my life, most giving or loaning it to someone and never getting it back,, so . I dug out my hammers ,and Iam going to do a video, they wont be a pristine as yours.
Lol, I don't feel so bad about having 30 die grinders all the sudden 😂😂😂. Those are some beautiful tools! I have a pathetic claw hammer collection, but I do have some cool nail guns. Great collection, thanks for sharing. Cheers
Hi Joe! Die grinders are the way to go but requires a good compressor... Hopefully in my new home I will have a soundproof compressor room and plenty of air! That's the key! =) along with 220 or 405V LOL Thanks Joe!
Love me some hammers. Favorite hands down is a Vaughn California framing hammer (extra long). Had the same one for almost two decades. Only framing hammer I use. Center waffle is flat but still has plenty around the center. Did respike the head five years back.
Thanks for uploading your collection
I love the fact that you picked your favorite purely for that unique appeal to your personality, and not because it was "the best." Great video. Your passion is contagious.
I also have a fascination with hammers. 😄 You have a great collection! Thanks for the video.
Hello KS! You aren't alone! Lots of people have "Come out" in the comments! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!
ScoutCrafter Hahaha I'm glad this video has made it an acceptable lifestyle.
@@kaceesavage LOL
I had that square faced estwing you and your brother drove nails into pallets with... I tried using that to install baseboards, damned if I didn't keep marring the lady's floor. I remember looking into the Douglas hammers, but remember them being a lot more. Those Martinez ones look real nice, will have to look into them, thanks for sharing!
Fantastic video. Thank you for your unapologetic hammer habit.
Those Douglas’, though, jeepers. Stunning.
Hello Frank! Douglas! The most awesome hammer you never heard of! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!!!