Estwing

[Waterhouse1989]

Just a quick question I am wondering what size esteing claw hammer to get its either 20oz or 24oz just what to know which size would be best for our trade

 

[ExArmy]

20 does me for hammering in cable clips. thats all i us it for i think? and them a lump hammer for the bolster.

and i wouldn't bother with an estwing hammer, couldn't justify the cost just for putting clips on. if i was roofing or any other job where i was hammering all day then yeah spend the extra money, but quite frankly for what we use them for any old hammer will do

 

[ash_s3]

I agree, not worth spending alot on a hammer, if you do someone will try and have it away when your not looking!

Also if you leave a cheapie under a load of loft insulation it's not too much of a big deal!

 

[Dcf]

20oz is fine for everyday use.ive had 3 estwings in 25 years.the first was a hand me down.i had the second one pinched and the last one I've had for about 6 years.i like them but you get used to tools like hammers that u use all the time tho.i like their lump hammer too which is about 3lb weighted just right IMO.u get what you pay for

 

[GaryM]

Estwings are nice hammers but like many have said are probably not worth the purchase price although they last, if they're used correctly!
I bought my first when I was an around 20 years ago then snapped it in two whist sprising something away from a wall - Doh!
My current leather handled one has been going since then though recently I've relegated it to the van and use a small stubby hammer for cable clipping. Does a great job with a good weight saving.

 

[High Tower]

If you just want a hammer buy a anti vibe, if your a tool tart like me and you love your tools then buy a estwing they are awsome!!

 

[JD6400]

Have had three of them and every one has been mis placed or stolen !
Funny thing is i never seem to mis place the cheap ones !!!!

 

[GaryM]

Corrected for you!

Funny thing is nobody seems to steal the cheap ones !!!!

 

[telectrix]

showed this thread to the missus. she said " who needs a hammer. why don't they bang the nails in with a shoe?"

 

[High Tower]

showed this thread to the missus. she said " who needs a hammer. why don't they bang the nails in with a shoe?"

Christ just spat my coffee everywhere lol priceless!!

 

[Amp David]

Them anti vibe hammers made by stanley are huge, they demolish most cable clip nails.

 

[High Tower]

Nah they do different sizes my ariel guy has a small one it's quite bejou lol

 

[ipf]

showed this thread to the missus. she said " who needs a hammer. why don't they bang the nails in with a shoe?"

Can just imagine her repairing her old shoes on a shoehorn, smacking the nails in with another shoe. lol.

 

[topquark]

showed this thread to the missus. she said " who needs a hammer. why don't they bang the nails in with a shoe?"

She must be a darn good shot with her high heels that's all I can say

 

[Guest123]

Cant warrant paying that much for a hammer, had the same CK one for years now. Got a bright orange handle it has.