16oz Stiletto vs Tibone3
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- What's the difference between these two hammers? Is the Tibone worth the extra $100?
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I've owned my Ti-Bone for 15+ years. I have only replaced the head once. About once a year I have to tighten the head but I use blue locktite to keep it in their. I frame houses for a living so a good hammer is essential. I have had practically ever hammer out on the market and my stiletto's still my go too.
What difference eh ? I’ll never own another framing hammer .
The weight and impact shock is a world difference
Did you ever try the Martinez hammer? If so what are your thoughts?
@@doesitmatter2754 One of the guys on my crew had one. He really liked it. I did try it out but felt the balance was off.
@@doesitmatter2754buddy has one it’s a great hammer honestly a bit better but not worth it when I already have a tb3
I've been a framer for around 7 years, I love the Vaughan 23oz California Framing Hammer (curved handle). I actually bought a 16oz Stiletto, but found I didn't like it because it worsened my carpal tunnel and elbow pain due to needing more force to pull out nails, whereas the heavier hammer has more momentum and impact force and makes it a lot easier. And plus, it's only around $45 and lasts several years easily, whereas, like you said, I found the face on my Stiletto flattened quickly.
I also love my Daluge 16oz Smooth-Face Curved handle hammer for working on more finished jobs where you don't want to leave marks.
Tip: make sure the grain direction on your handle has the grain running front to back, not side to side on the hammer, this makes it stronger in that axis and will be less likely to break when really prying on it.
i miss my daluge. i hate thieves. stealing a mans tools is dispicable
I use the Vaughn 19 oz hickory (curved handle) and I absolutely love it but would like more weight I can’t find at any stores near me a 23oz curved handle so I think I’m gonna try this 16 oz stiletto here soon
@@Tonka_6.7I've seen them at Lowe's, but I'm in FL
I love learning things. All kinds of “creation” things like carpentry, drywall, woodworking. I’m happy I get to do it here from your videos and often from the comments. This is a great community. 👍
Ben, been skating my whole life and watching your videos for years and just now at 24 years i acquired a job framing houses on the beach. Now i get to enjoy these videos as well. thanks buddy
I bought a Boss framing hammer last year and I love it, for the price and quality. I was looking at the TBone but honestly the price was the issue. You raised the question on balance on the wood handle. Great video and content as always.
im looking at a boss hammer vs stilleto, how has the boss hammer held up?
@@Zackfish12345 like a Boss. Best hammer ever
I love the side nail puller. I’ve used that to clasp onto stubborn concrete anchors then hit the side of the head with another hammer to drive them in. Great multi use addition to the tool
For wood handles, axes, shovels, etc., I always take off the varnish top coat too. And apply boiled linseed oil once a year instead to help the wood out. Feels better in the hands that way, less slippery when wet too and less blisters.
Just bought the tibone3 smooth head for everything else and the 16 oz wood with a waffle head for framing and that was going to be the first thing in the agenda as soon as I get it in the mail!
I know what linseed oil is, but I haven't heard of it being "boiled". Is that something that all manufacturers do prior to bottling? It doesn't sound like something they'd expect customers to do after purchase, but then I'm a nube.🤷 I'd rather ask here than be standing in my kitchen watching a pot of linseed oil beginning to boil and suddenly wind up in the hospital for something worse than Gorilla Glue girl because I was following some advice in a TH-cam video comment! 🤦 Hahaha!
@@SeanHayesParleys Ha ha! That’s hilarious! Yes, you buy it already labeled boiled linseed oil. The difference between that and regular linseed oil is that it won’t get sticky. Boiled linseed oil is the go to treatment for wood handled tools. It won’t blister your hands and it leaves an amazing patina after some use, and you can reapply every so often. But yeah, don’t be gorilla glue girl. Just go to The hardware store and buy it.
I use it on wood kitchen knife handles, even to protect the metal on garden tools such as loppers, and any wood handled tool I ever buy I sand off the handle to get all the varnish off and then rub it down with oil. Don’t let your buddies see you though, you’re asking for endless jokes
@@fishhunteat I am moving from a eastwing to a s-wood hammer, how do you recommend doing this linseed oil procedure ?
I bought a Stilletto TI15 about 6-7yrs ago. Comcerning the interchangeable head I almost immediately switched over to a smooth face even though the bulk of my work at the time was framing. I though I would switch back and forth between the waffle head and smooth face head but I just stuck
With the smooth face. Awesome
Hammer. I cracked the head down about 4 years ago and it has not moved,in fact I'm not sure I could change it out if I wanted to. I have beaten in nails, demoed, cranked and pryed, hammered wood and steel stakes, used the face and claw to chip off concrete seams, chiseled, etc. Zero complaints. I'll probably be using this hammer until my last day on the job.
Love your videos! You always make me smile!
Nice. This is Exactly the comparison I was needing. I'm buying one this week!!😋
I just switched to a Boss Pro series and I am loving it. tons of features and made in the U.S.A.
Now THATS a guy who loves hammers and loves hammering nails!
Maybe a lil too much :)
I had the original version of the tbone ( pre side nail puller with the gray grip) for years and loved it. Before that my go to was a 21-23 oz Hart or Vaughan. I also have a couple 14oz wood handle stilettos that are great as well. Recently I passed on my old tbone because the grip was getting loose and pretty beat. (still had the original face as well because I'm one of the odd framers that prefer a milled face that's so beat it might as well be smooth or just a smooth face.) I bought one of the Martinez hammers and it really is an incredibly nice hammer. Took some getting used to after using the tibone for so long but you'll have that. And sure they're expensive but it's a tool that I actually use extensively every day. I can't say a hammer has ever owed me a dime no matter what it cost me.
I have a 16oz wood handle. Wanted a smooth face, but ended up getting the milled face. I LOVE this hammer. It has “grown” to fit my hand beautifully and the milled face has smashed pretty much all the way gone. That’s ok, cuz it’s way better for trim work.
The t-bone I think would be fine for framing, but it’s soooo expensive. I don’t know. For really rough stuff, I pull out my old Estwing that I’ve been swinging for 30 years. Lol
THAT is a tough hammer, but heavier.
Love a vaughan with a wood handle myself! I take my handles to the bench grinder and carve a shallow groove in a spiral up the handle. Gives me a great grip and I never get my hammer confused with someone elses
Wood is the best feeling handle. Never had a titanium though but I have used steel and fiberglass. 'F' Fiberglass.
@@thezfunk I agree wood is the only way to go! I bought an estwing when I first for into construction but it killed my arm. I do still use it for demo sometimes
i use a sawzall blade to crosshatch the handle
I bought a Martinez M1 after snapping the claw on my Ti-bone a few years back. Had it for about a decade but I had a "brave" moment at a new job lol. Had a 14 oz woody too but sold it because it felt unproductive. Had a 23 oz Vaughan too but it wore me out so fast for overhead work that it lasted less than 3 months on the belt. YMMV but the Martinez helped sooooo much with my carpal tunnel and I can honestly say it's been the only hammer I've used for everything from finishing to high rise formwork for 3 years now
I bought a 19 oz Vaughan you recommended a few years ago, absolutely love it. I also sanded down the handle and added hockey stick grip tape. Down in FL, so kuch frio when its humid and sweat covered.
I bought a estwing Al pro about 4 years ago, and love it. Been given a tibone 3 and wow. Awesome for framing. But I find myself picking up the estwing by default now and actually using it for everything...
i have the Ti Bone 16 and I love it , used to have a 14 (that one grew legs), then I found online the Martinez M1 when they came out and ordered one of the first ever made at the time, hands down the best hammer of the lot IMHO, the head is forget steel, the milled head lasted me a long time, it has replaceable head and claws, replaceable handle, they even have customizing options, I really think you should check it out, the balance, handle, claw, nail puller, and everything has definately a different feel, the only drawback is the price, it changed the game for my carpal tunnel too, it is a definitely improvement form the TiBone, Mark Martinez was the owner of Stiletto, and made all these improvements for the Martinez hammer.
#praisethecamerawoman (seriously, she was on top of the focus of action, framed well, anticipated, kudos!)
I have the ti-bone 2 for over 10 years. I love this hammer. I have never had any issues with it. I just make sure never to loan it out. The grip on the ti-bone 3 sux. And the thumb indent is perfect. Thanks.
I’ve always been a “thumb up” kind of hammerer. Just the way I learned, I think it feels better on my wrist
I’ve had the tibone 3 for about a year maybe more and I love it! Rolling those nails out with the side of the head is nice!
I want to get a Martinez m4 12oz for finish nails!
A nice alternative that won't break the bank is the Estwing AL pro. It's aluminum body and steel head and claws. Been using mine for a few months and I'm super happy with it.
I've got the 14oz Stiletto and honestly it doesn't see much use. For me Vaughan is the best for framing, mostly the 19 oz straight handle and the 23oz when I want a little extra power. They make a pretty nice drywall hatchet as well.
I bought a used TBII, and it was well worn. The waffle face was worn completely smooth, and the claw was worn shorter...lots of use for sure, but still very usable.
I joined the carpenters union in 1973. I have used Plumb, Vaughan, Douglas, Stiletto, and Hart. I still prefer Wood handles and steel heads. At 67 I have no wrist, elbow, or shoulder problems. Hardcore Hammers makes a great artisan American made hammer
I started in the Palo Alto CA local Union in 1964 and know exactly what you are talking about. Stiletto 20 oz framer and 16 oz Vaughan trim hammer were my choices; never tried any of the expensive exotic stuff they are showing. By the way I do understand the currency value in 2023 is virtually zero! All quality tools are expensive; even non US made stuff.
Carpenters Union 1622 Hayward CA@@carlcampbell6827
Most framing crews I’ve worked with the past couple years have banned milled face hammers, too many guys forget to swap out for a smooth face when doing some like putting fascia boards or window trim on (most of the houses I work on use cedar trim) or some thing a milled face hammer shouldn’t be used for
I love a 16oz smooth face straight wood handle Stiletto. Now that most nailing isn't done with a hammer the downsides are less of an issue for me. Just remember a hammer is not a pry bar and your handles will last much longer. I do however switch out my hammer for an Estwing when doing concrete jobs..
Yeah I run the 14oz stilletto hickory handke and If im doing any prying that could break the handle I just go grap a pry bar. And I also switch to a cheaper more durable hammer doing concrete work.
I rest my thumb slightly off centre on the back of the hammer. This adds a level of control over the hammer and stops its tendency to pivot back against the webbing between the Thumb and Forefinger. That's how I was taught when I first started Carpentry and it's stuck ever since.
I must say, absolutely love the threepeat of your reaction to pulling the nail out 😁
I did a bit of an investment in myself about two years ago and bought a Diamondback toolbelt together with a Martinez M1 hammer. I work fulltime building Skateparks in both wood and concrete. We don´t use nails alot but everytime we do or I need to use my Martinez for something I get excited about it. My coworkers have no clue as too why anyone would spend that money on a hammer and a toolbelt, but for me, working with top quality tools is such a joy!
Love the wind thing and great review ,,thanks from nova scotia
I use a 19oz Vaughn straight claw. Absolutely love it. Had it for about 3 years now and just noticed about a month ago my head is cracked on the neck web. I have completely abused this hammer and it will be my next. Just couldn't see me spending that much on a hammer.
That's a good hammer. I don't blame you.
Is the Vaughn US made and does it have wooden handle?
I have the TiBone 14. Had it for over a decade. I'd never buy the milled face framer with the wood handle--can't replace the face once it's done for--'Mushes out fast' as you say! I have the little wood-handled Stilletto finish hammer-smooth face- and it's awesome.
I just switched from the estwing all steel 16 oz smooth face framing hammer to a Hickory handle 19 oz steel head milled face Milwaukee. it's a world of difference! I loved the estwing because of how light it is I'm a bigger guy and have no problems swinging a bigger hammer but the smaller one I find less fatiguing also the tines on the back one is about a half inch shorter because I broke it but it works great as a makeshift pulp hook for grabbing and pulling material. The Hickory handle hammer absorbs shock much better the milled face doesn't slip off nails or my nail punch love the difference also the Hickory can be carved to customize it
We've got identical hammers! Only difference is my Milwaukee has a smooth face. Definitely makes hammering long nails easier without much added weight. If you're a big guy, consider the 20oz estwing.
I want to try different hammers but as a trim carpenter I use the butt of my Estwing as a rubber mallet and I can't give up that feature. If I'm doing t&g pine or cypress or something then I'll use the proper tool (an actual rubber mallet), but I don't keep a mallet in my tool bags all the time and when I have a board that needs some coaxing into place the butt of the Estwing works great for pounding in a piece of delicate trim without damaging it.
I did contract trim work for years and I like your idea of using butt of Estwing as mallet. There was no chance of me using anything but a 16 oz wood handled Stiletto or Vaughn. I had to use a block of wood to tap something in place.
Funny you say the more expensive option tends to grow legs and walk off the job site. It think that depends a lot on where you're located. In Portland we had to secure all our tools in a big chained up job box or in our truck every night. We rarely ever left our tools unattended. Here in AK we can leave carts full of tools on site for a couple days and they are fine. It helps that the buildings we do are usually secure at night but any of the other trades could easily take things when we aren't there if they really wanted.
I'm an electrician so I only ever hammer staples (thousands of em though) and scab in some 2x4s with nails. I tried every steel hammer out there, Vaughn was my favorite. Then I tried my buddie's 14 oz wood handle Stiletto, bought one that night and never looked back. It's like having a cheat code. The palm swell about halfway down fits me like a glove, hands are on the larger side.
He took a big risk lending you a wooden-handled hammer. That's like lending someone a chisel. He must really trust you. Or he's a moron. Or both. :)
Well, now I want a $230 hammer that I'll use twice a year. Thanks, Ben.
Turning your little "woo!" into my notification sound.
230$ haha man there 280$+
I just bought the stiletto a few days ago, before I was even aware of this video. I immediately noticed the slippy grip. I'm going to try wrapping friction tape around the handle
Don't worry the tires on the car will pick up those nails. 🤣🤣🤣
Can you sand off the finish from the Stiletto handle and oil it for better grip?
Been pounding nails for over 60 years now mostly on framing .I find now I need handles that are on the thicker side ,I can't hold the handles like in the past.
Do you happen to know if there are thick rubber pads you can put over the striking part of the hammer to make it become a rubber mallet with the heft of the hammer? If there is not such a thing there should be.
I can relate. My wife likes to ask questions and make helpful comments while I am on the phone.
I bought a tibone second hand (40 bucks) but it was in pretty rough shape.
Replaced the face, as my work just happened to have one laying around, and i crafted myself a new handle cover. It was a quick and easy replacement. However the claw is fairly dull, and the groove is quite shallow. does anyone know how one could sharpen up and deepen the claw?
I was given a Stiletto mini 14 that is pretty much cooked. (Face is worn and Allen bolt is siezed, grip is work and not replacable on this model) but I love it! I've had a few cheaper framing nailers and I need something incredibly heavy to get the power I need for working with hardwood but the Stiletto gives my the same result as an 18 but with the weight of a 14. It's awesome. I've been considering buying a new one but the issue is I use it for demo as much as I do general construction so a $400 hammer breaking off dry mortar doesn't sound appealing for me.
If you have a hammerloop on the side or back of your belt the rubberhandle will catch more easily, thats why people using the hammer alot prefer woodhandle.
The hammer also slides out of a rubber sleeve very slowly over time and it gets annoying.
the thumb indention on the hammer is good for nailing above your head, like installing soffit or ceilings
Loved the video. When I was starting out my dad called me lightning because I never struck the same place twice. I've got the t-bone but was one of the first ones out (at least where I live). Was it worth the money? I don't know. Once I paid the price, I just used it and didn't really ask if it was better than something else I could buy. I really like some of it's features, but I only use it for rough framing. Truth be told, I went to a gas powered nailer after a while. It's just easier and a lot faster without the hassle of dragging a hose around. One thing I really like about the t-bone is the fact that you can slide the end of your cat's paw (nail bar) through the holes on the handle and use the hammer as a sort of extension that gives a bunch more leverage for really stubborn nails.
I like that your nerded out on hammers.
I used to use my thumb as a guide then I kept wondering why I always snacked my fingers then my inlaw who been a cabinet maker and general contractor taught me a few tricks, heavily critiqued me and laughed at I was going through a box of bandaids. I still have lots to learn but I'm always looking to improve
Thanks Ms Vancouver Carpenter for asking questions for us, I was not sure either if this was the only reason :P (at 8:00)
could you wrap cloth around the neck of the T-bone to dampen the vibration?
Can you review what it's like to camp on Mercury? Because that's about as likely as me paying that much for a hammer.
you nailed it.
Hey Vancouver. Oregon here. I was wondering if the “easy break” Loctite would work to keep the head tight.
I agree the Vaughn hammer quality is great and love them. Have a 22 waffle framer, a 20 flat face, and a 12oz finish nailer. Never used one of these expensive hammers.
look up "hardcore hammers" Thats what brand of framing hammer I use and not only are they the best-looking hammers on the market, but they have a huge variety they are all wood handles that have the perfect shape, and they support veterans.
I would like to see you review the martinez hammer.
I have a few decent Estwings that can get the job done for my day to day and as a remodeler.
I have borrowed a framer's Stilletto and it is a different world of comfort.
I think it might be justified to buy a top end hammer as it is still cheaper than elbow surgery.
Honestly stiletto wood hammer is $100? I found one a guy had for $40 without a handle and the handle was $15. A little cheaper. Definitely cheaper than they used to be. There is more titanium competition now so I guess it’s that. Also you can sand off the finish the put on and use linseed oil and it’ll make the handle more durable and comfortable in the hand. Idk. I figured I’d try the cheaper version before dropping $250. I’ll probably go for the Martinez hammer though. Same guy made both stiletto and Martinez and Stiletto was sold to Milwaukee.
The old steel Estwings were real cripplers with extended use.
I have had my tibone for close to 6 years, best hammer I've ever owned
Never hammered a nail in my life, still watched this entire video.
Could you review the hardcore hammer?
On the wood handle, if you sand off the varnish and replace it with boiled linseed oil, you'll have much better grip.
Good tip on wooden handle prep.
I have the Ti Bone love it.
Sometimes if your on a job and another Carpenter asks you for a loan of a Hammer and you hand it to them they very rarely want to give it back.
The biggest job i have is to watch it at teabreak i never leave it out of sight because it could go walking.
The thumb imprint on the handle is very useful and suits my hands perfect.
The only thing downside to the hammer is in very warm weather your hand gets sweaty and the handle becomes slippery.
Electrician here, I love the thumb spot for nailing staples in tight places.
I have been framing for 4 years and have been using the TBone3 the whole 4 years.. Never had to re-tighting screw on head.. Almost the framers i work with on the subdivisions sites use the same hammer and say it the best..
My favorite for forming is the martinez M1 for all around, if I'll be just driving nails it would be the hickory stiletto.
The tibone is missing a flat spot on the side to drive in nails with the side of it.. Hints the reason I went with the martinez (also drives 6" spiked easier)
Forget the hammers, get yourself some new sawhorses! 😉
It’s all about the side puller on the TiBone!! Easier to pull nails than with a 48” crowbar…not even kidding…game changer. Really saves your shoulders over time.
I love the Hickory curve handle, all the OG carpenter told me it save their elbow. I've try the straight wood handle and the hammer flies off my hand even with gloves, I have to buy a new curve handle for my new hammer. I usually buy the stiletto handle wrap for my hammer, to have a better grip.
Holding that wood handle at the very bottom, almost as low as you can, will help. Guys will say thats a macho man contest thing but it actually aids in the proper wrist action which will save you a lot of unnecessary muscle wear and tear in the rest of your arm. Helps snap it.
Larry Haun is one of the best framers of all time. Watching that guy send nails home with one or two blows up into his early 80s is wild. Love your videos! I’d give him a search some time!
I think I usually hold my hammer higher up when I'm beating in roof nails for duct boots in a floor or shorter nails where I don't need as much force
I have a tibone 2, the head got off enter on-site one day but I didn’t have time to stop and readjust it. At the end of the day I tried to Center the head but the damned Allen screw is jammed and now unmovable. So I’m stuck with a off cantered head witch is ok because the magnet for the nail setter fell off years ago🤷♂️
I loved my Stiletto but still preferred my 27 oz California Framer by Vaughn, that was a beauty of a hammer, just had to file and sand in some finger grooves and seal it up as the finish on the original was slippery.
I still have my lovely old Stiletto US made 20 oz straight claw corrugated head framer sitting on my bench to admire. It was my trusted friend for years. I took a light wood rasp to the handle finish and added a few tiny cuts with hack saw. I found the 27-28 ounce framers fatiguing to use every day.
I have a 23oz vaughn framing hammer with a straight wood handle (not the axe handle) that I bought when I first started in carpentry/construction about 15 years ago, and although I have bought some other hammers I have always switched back after a few days. I have never tried the titanium stilettos but after injuring my shoulder a few years ago a lighter hammer might be a good improvement, but a big question I have is how is the shock when beating on things with it? I feel like I probably hammer more big crowbars into place thesedays than nails, and one of the reasons I like my hammer is the wood handle absorbs a lot of shock. This is probably the reason I have a couple estwing steel handled hammers I rarely use. How is the titanium hammer different than a steel one, just lighter but still has the wide head?
There is definitely more shock on the Tibone than on a wood handled hammer but it's not as bad as a steel Estwing.. I don't use hammers everyday anymore so the vibration doesn't bother me and the Tibone has become my hammer of choice however if I was using a hammer everyday I might consider a vaughn 19 oz. Kind of the best middle ground hammer in every way IMO
@@vancouvercarpenter yeah the vaugn 19oz was what I was thinking of going with actually, will see if anywhere local has a wood handled stiletto so I could at least see how it feels.
I think I do the thumb thing with my hammer 🤔 it helps with accuracy. I’m not using it every day though. Maybe you’re experience allows you to have better control the way you do it
I have a 20oz Estwing that I’m happy with for most things, and a 22 oz Estwing milled face for heavier framing jobs. I honostly like the 22 oz best weight wise but use the 20 oz for most things because it’s better balanced
Out east when you miss the nail we say "lightning hammer" since it never hits the same spot twice lol.
Did I really just watch a guy talk about hammers for the last 20 minutes?
Yes, yes I did.
The DeWalk demo hammer is a must have…it might be called something different…you’ll recognize it the minute you see it..best hammer I have ever owned.. try one it will blow both those away…hamming nails and demolition of showers or walls.
Ive had the 14 ounce wood handle for about 4 years now. I do a lot of exterior work and it has seen a fair amount of abuse. I still haven't broken to original handle. The milled face is almost non existent now though. Im not very careful about what I hit with it.
Edit: I have definitely had it fly out of my hand a few times. Also lost the magnet in mine about a year ago.
I had the magnet fall out. Easy fix. Find a rare earth magnet that's the right size and epoxy it.
6:13 "But they have a tendency to grow legs and walk off site" 😅🤣😂
WOOOO! Been looking forward to wasting the money on a Ti-Bone for a couple years. Stoked for this vid.
Edit: agreed on the claws. Used a 10oz Stiletto wiring houses for years and the claw rocks. Got tired of breaking the wooden handles so it's semi retired in the tool bag.
Dude. This hammer did not disappoint! I hope the video doesn't disappoint either😂
I sometimes hold my brick hammer with the thumb like that, when I want to give it a precise tap
I do Formwork and have owned a Tibone 2 for 3 years until it unfortunately grew legs and walked away one day... Once that happened I "upgraded" to the Tibone 3. Do not upgrade to the Tibone 3 if you use a Tibone 2 and here's why... For starters its thinner, the shaft of the hammer is thinner and you can really feel it compared to the Tibone 2. It shakes a lot more and feels a little bit different in my opinion with the years of experience I've had with the Tibone 2, however compared to a wood handle I do enjoy using the titanium better but that's just my opinion. Second the claws are less durable, working with concrete and chipping stuff away these claws like to twist easier and I'm honestly afraid that they will snap so I primarily use the side puller if I can or I resort to using my nail puller and put the nail puller in the upper slot of the Tibone for extra leverage (If you haven't tried that you should because it works a treat especially when combined with the titanium stiletto nail puller). Third the grip on the new Tibone 3 is stiffer, which yes is an upgrade from previous however coming from somebody that never had the grip failure issue with the Tibone 2 I find it uncomfortable when nailing all day. Just today alone I pinned and nailed ledger for a building and my hand was killing after it, it just doesn't have the umff I want and need in it anymore so for those reasons I will be "investing" In a Martinez M1. Yes its more expensive but from using co workers and experiencing it hands on compared to the Tibone 3 I can confidently say that the Martinez M1 is the superior hammer if your looking to spend the 300+ dollars already.
Working around concrete, forms and steel can trash a quality hammer pretty quickly. I have not worked for years, but honestly I can not imagine spending $250-$300 even with currency value at near zero! If I was still working, I would find some good used US made Stiletto and Vaughn wooden handled hammers and refurbish them and replace handles as needed. Made in China, Tiwan or Mexico are out.
I used a rasp on my wooden handle to reshape slightly then used bee's wax to improve the grip...keep bee's wax in my bag to reapply once in awhile to maintain the grip feel.
I do the same. But I prefer boiled lind seed oil.
Spar is worth a try if you don't mind sanding off the finish that came on the handle. If you apply 3- 4 coats it gives a rubber feel, it's excellent with moisture resistance and is more durable than most other wood finishes short of epoxy. Worth noting spar will yellow/amber wood a bit.
Foul have yellow card 😂
Why bang nails in by hand? Nail gun for framing, screws and impact driver for concrete forms.
The thumb thing I feel like works better for when you want a shorter grip and a more accurate swing but I also do not put my thumb there when swinging it but I definitely put that little indentation in the meat of my hand when I wanna choke up on it
i use the thumb grip for nailing above your head installing soffit or ceilings
With the stilleto 16oz hickory I recommend sanding off the film and staining it and maybe use a different kind of coating on it really could work on any hickory handle hammer
I have the T-bone 2, and the waffle wore out very quick. that being said, using the hammer is like swinging joy
I've always been happy with my 16 and 24 oz estwings. I can't justify spending that much on a hammer, though that's some nice waffling on the head of the Ti bone.
It's about the weight on your belt. I have the stilletto ti bone, and the nail puller. Drops lbs off your belt or vest.
@@h20s8804 I also continue to read and hear that it's about getting the same impact power with less weight so it's easier on one's joints. Do you find you get the same or even greater power with less weight?
@@SeanHayesParleys I think for nails, when you have to use the hammer, it's just as effective as a big heavy hammer. But there's no way the Ti hammer is as momentous as a big ol' 24oz hammer for moving walls at the plates or driving stakes or stuff like that. I love the Ti hammer and nail puller because they're light in the vest or on the waist.
Put blue locktite on the screw. It will keep it from loosening up.
I haven't liked the Stilettos since Mark sold them to Milwaukee/Hart and they are now made in China. That being said I still have my Stiletto 10oz hickory handle trimmer. But I switched the the Martinez M1 Framer and I LOVE it. I only use the curved handle, never straight, but that may just be because I grew up framing with a rigging axe. And If I was still a spry lad I would still use a rigging axe. NOTHING drives a nail like a rigging axe. I also do not use the thumb rest.
I had the tb2, I loved it! But hated that the face would rotate which I believe they fixed with the tb3, but they are not made in America, so I was about to buy the the Martinez m1, which was invented by the guy who designed the stilleto and is made in America but decide to get the erner brand ev3, and so far it is the greatest hammer I have ever tried, the balance, weight and utility of the hammer is second to none, it was designed with heavy-duty construction in mind, might not be for your average framer or residential guy, but high recommended for bridge builders, wall guys form setter etc.
Strikes seemed a little more wild on the wooden, at least initially
My current boss had his Stilletto snap right in the handle, he runs the Doc Martin hammer now cause he says Stillettos only have a one year warranty from purchase date and the Doc Martin has lifetime warranty.
Bro no dry walling vid? For real? I mean real carpentry ;)? I'm shocked haha.
love the vid's and they helped me so much!
Cheers from Sweden!
He said " jeez it's windy" when he missed 🤣🤣🤣🌬️🌬️🌬️
Got that from my dad!