16 oz Dalluge Titanium Framing Hammer
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- This is a review of the 16 oz titanium head wood handle Dalluge framing hammer. You get to see the very first nails I sink with it into the stupidly hard 4"x4" as seen in all of my hammer videos.
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So i've owned this hammer for more than 2 years now doing 90% framing and forming with it and I can honestly say I've come quite accustom to the balance and feel of it. It feels a lot lighter than 16 ounces and its overall balance is great. Because of the head being titanium, the waffle (if chosen) wears out within a month or 2 of heavy use - a lot faster than your typical steel head but overall its a great hammer for doing a lot of different things. BUT I am now changing over to the Martinez M1 for 2 main reasons. These are all personal opinions of mine but don't just take it with a grain of salt.
1. The hammer handle is not made for framing and forming heavily because of a design flaw in the 2 bolt structure. I cannot tell you how many hammer handles i've gone through in the last 2 years of owning this hammer because of the handle breaking right at the bottom bolt EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. And finding hammer handles here in Canada is another thing entirely so i've had to resort to reusing the bolts and making my own.
2. The claws. Now I haven't exactly been nice to the hammer claws but I cannot tell you how annoying it is not having real proper framing claws. Ive learned to use other methods for pulling nails if needed or whatever and for the most part they are useful but the short little stubby claws can be an insane hinderance during times. They decided to cast the claws shorter because back when Dalluge did research with the Stilettos they found their hammers claws have a tendancy to break when in usage. To problem solve this they decided to make them shorter - Good for strength, terrible for efficiency. And if you use it enough to chip away concrete and whatnot you'll eventually have almost no claws to even complain about.
One piece of advice I can give you though is when the hammer handle breaks (and it will, no matter how much you baby the thing) go out to one of your big box stores and purchase a tube of red strength threat locker (Loctite) and 4 washers that go around the female ends of the bolts. Reason being is, I live in a typically rainy area of Canada and what i've found is the rain eventually penetrates the bolt threads and eventually washes away the loctite on the bolts from the factory. The extra strength loctite reassures the strength that it wouldnt losen off - espeically it being a hammer, taking a lot of abuse and vibration. The washers help with really being able to crank down the threads and get a REALLY tight mating between the handle and head, which almost completely contributes to the cracking/breaking of the handle near the second bottom bolt.
Hope it helps. Overall good hammer, every hammer has its flaws
Yeah, this hammer is by far superior to the stiletto I own both. Of course there’s personal preference involved here, but I can confidently say generally speaking, it’s a better hammer. Also nowhere to be found almost impossible to buy at least in California.
Says he doesn’t like the hammer, hammered with it at least 5 times better than the Stiletto and he loves the stiletto
I've had the Dalluge 232-C8 for a few months now and just love it. It has what I call a hatchet handle (curved at end) I didn't think I'd like it but now I really do. It's 14 oz, I can generally drive a 16d in two swats. One if my wheaties are kicking in... I've never owned a Stilletto or any other really high end hammer....I was looking for something easier on my elbow for framing and this has worked for me. I'm not a fulltime framer but do a fair amount of framing on a monthly basis....just my opinion....thanks
Im not sure if this is the one i have but i paid 160 us dollars like 3 years back ansbi cant find em nevermind found them on their website i now swing a M1 😂
Where did you find them?
I bought this hammer before covid and it has disappeared to find another one.
Info please.
I have the original design of that hammer the "Hart Woody" stainless steel head and in almost 30 years (1997) I have only replaced one handle. Never been a fan of the titanium wonder hammers. I also have the Hart "Woody II" not nearly as good and it was always my back up or loaner hammer.
If you leave the nail slotted in the side puller and then rotate around to pull from the head or claws you have better leverage. Love this hammer at the price for titanium with a side puller. Under $90 with free shipping on eBay
I see what your saying, thanks for that tip! I will never know nearly everything about anything so it's great to have your input! Thanks!
Man wish I could find it still
I’ve had it for over a year at this point and I’m a Union carpenter that does mostly commercial work. I felt like this hammer has a “break in” period. At first I was iffy but now I love it. I’ve sanded the handle slightly and worn most of the waffle off (my preference). I will use this hammer for a long time to come.
Kia ora koutou, from Auckland, New Zealand …
I run that hammer, and love it. the puller is a little weak, but carry a block in your pouch and you can pull them. Love the swing, and the flat top. I ground off the waffle as I do a lot of finish cedar work, and it is solid, BUT mostly, I can carry it all day and not feel like I have an anvil in my pouch. cheers.
Thanks for sharing
This is a rip off of the Douglas hammer, just buy Douglas, Martinez or estwing everything else is a toy
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Actually, it’s not a rip off, Vaughan bought Douglas out, and after buying them out has continued producing this design.
@@davobluesky well I don't know about that as stated on their website
Todd Coonrad - “I am the founder and original owner of the company. My middle name is Douglas - thus the company name. I am the original and current Designer/Maker of Douglas Hammers.”
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"Duh-loo-gee" ffs it says it on the hammer.
best hammer for framing.
I'm going to test my dead on pro steel to the dalluge
I conducted my test, a 14oz titanium Vrs 22oz steel.
The dead on was the better, it drove the nail in further per strike, swung easy,let the hammer do the work.
the dalluge had to swing fast or hard to get the same result, the hickory curved handle feels a perfect fit to my hand.
The point of the face puller is 4 different mechanical advantages. Short as you did, semi short pivoting on driving face, longer pivoting on claws and longest using the claw puller.
Terrible hammer, was walking garage walls dropped it on the concrete below and it broke one of the claws off. Just buy a Vaughan California framer.
Should've contacted them I have mine for about 3 years or more I use it sometimes not alot only on certain jobs I just use the M1
@Marvelous1 I'm a framer by trade, I didn't want another bad hammer I just went back to Vaughn and have had it for over 20 years.
Douglas did it better
Loved the video very ownest very professional.
Keep up the tool videos, appreciate the good info.
It's a Douglas style handle. Let me know what you think of the handle. I've mowed around the idea of getting a handle like that. Also I know you can get the replacements at Parr Lumber and HD supply
PNW, I like it. Thanks for watching and commenting. I haven't used it much at all yet, but I hope to use it along with the other hammers that have been in this series and are still to come on my next framing project and do a wrap up head to head video!
I am excited to see that video!
Douglas Tools sold their design to Vaughn. Head and everything. Just picked up a Douglas, myself.
Nice
What kind of shirt is that?
The shirt is from the AGC, Association of General Contractors.
I used to use a Dallage titanium but I never really liked it. The head loosens up on the handle and tightening the bolts doesn't help after a while. Plan on back up handles. I never felt it was heavy enough to MOVE wood and ear grabbing 2x material was never really effective with it. The handle nail protection (elongated head in the handle) is a nice touch but the handle eventually either gets loose or nicked and will need replacement. I personally don't use it anymore because I felt it was too flimsy for me. I always had a backup Estwing nearby. I now have two Martinez titanium hammers and am quite satisfied with them. I can chop, separate, move and transport without hesitation. I use them for light demo as well... something I would not have dared doing with the Dalluge.
First off, Thanks for watching all of our other videos and leaving comments, and second, maybe you should be doing a video on hammers! It sounds like you have framed more than your fair share. I really haven't had a chance to do much carpentry work in a while and REALLY want to get back at it. Right now I am stuck in the office on the management side playing accountant and making sure my the subs I have assigned to me get paid.
Dan&Sarah Makers - thanks, but videos aren't for me... I am very picky about my tools as I choose and use them based on their work abilities. That being said, a video from me would most probably be more of a crude, rough demonstration then an eloquent description such as in yours. I am not much of a talker.
I am also in management, nowadays leading a lean crew upwards of 35 tradies for an asset owning pension fund. Always challenging dealing with schedules, task sequencing and others while making sure the bills are paid and the government takes its cut.
These days, most of my wood carpentry comes from our family owned business building mountainside, 4 season dwellings. From roofing, siding, wall framing, decking, interior systems to finish, we do it all. I love doing this type of work but my age is starting to show... thank God for specialty tools such as these hammers to help out my beaten body lollll.
Thanks for the video
framing with this hammer for 7 years plus. replaced the handle with thicker and longer wood, took about 2 hours to shape... swings and strikes like kryptonite from any angle. I keep an eye on whoever borrows it.
hi great vid could you shorten the handle if you wanted say 1.5 inches
$150 hammer made in China.
Exactly why I did not buy it! Sadly Stilettos are Chinese made to. Looks like I'll be sticking to my Estwing and Vaughan