Vaughan & Bushnell 1600 Dalluge Trim Hammer Wood Handle, Black, 16 Oz 14"

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There are a few important considerations to keep in mind when buying a titanium hammer. Below we’ve covered some of the most important factors to consider. Handle Materials The curved poly fiberglass handle on this milled face titanium tool from Stiletto reduces the strain on buyers who need to use a hammer all day. The fiberglass handle is lighter than wood or steel and absorbs impact better as well. Also Available at: Walmart , Acme Tools, The Home Depot 8. Best Heavy-Duty Titanium Hammers—Stiletto 16-Ounce Titanium Hammer

Deciding on a handle length for a titanium hammer depends on personal preference and is largely dependent on the projects it’s needed for. The best framing hammer options will have long handles that measure at least 18 inches in length. These are the perfect hammers for heavy-duty projects. Something to keep in mind though is that longer handles in titanium hammers are more difficult to control. A magnetic nail starter is a handy feature to have when driving nails into wood or other surfaces. The space at the top of the hammer holds the nail in place via a magnet and is ideal for one-handed driving. Side Nail Puller As mentioned earlier, the overall weight of a titanium hammer is essential to keep in mind, especially when using it for big jobs. A lighter-weight hammer will cause less fatigue. A good portion of titanium head hammers weighs at most 20 ounces. Even the best framing hammer with a titanium head weighs much less than a steel hammer. Heavier hammers are great for their ability to drive nails, but they require more swing and can tire the arm out faster. Milled Face If you do deconstruction or tear downs or you are busting concrete forms, buy a steel handled hammer. Don't come whining to me me if you break your wood handle because you were busting concrete forms!!! Use a crow bar or nail puller. We do have replacement handlesthough. Ideal for framing hammers, a milled face has a waffle-patterned hammer head to keep the hammer from slipping off the nail's head. These hammers shouldn’t be used on finished wood as they may leave marks due to the patterned hammer’s head. Magnetic Nail StarterWould buy again 10 times over,” commented one consumer. “I’m 70 years young, have arthritis, and this hammer allows me to sink 16d and ring shank nails in two to three strikes with no pain… This is now the best hammer I’ve ever owned and I have quite a few hammers.” Similarly shaped to a claw hammer’s nail-pulling functionality, a side nail puller is conveniently located on the side of the tool's head. This is a helpful feature in tight spaces where the claw can’t be used. A titanium hammer is better at transferring energy than a steel hammer, which is its biggest advantage over other types of hammers. Due to this superior energy transfer, these hammers require less elbow grease than their steel counterparts and also have a lighter hammer’s head than a tool with a steel head.

Handle dimensions should almost equal eye size. You may need to fit a wood handle. You can make it smaller. YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT BIGGER! I absolutely love this hammer,” raved one reviewer. “I do all sorts of carpentry projects and I love hammers… This Hammer is indestructible, and that side-pulling upgrade has spoiled me. I was pulling out 16d galvanized nails with ease on the siding job.” The curved ergonomic handle adds to the comfort and ease of use, too. “This little 10 oz swings like a 20 oz easy,” reported one buyer. “I don't baby this. I do hard construction, not finish work and it's holding up. I beat this thing all day and put it to the tests all day long.”Douglas hammers are not available and I haven't heard anything about them in a while. Vaughan and Dalluge have hammers with similar designs-Vaughan V-series, Dalluge Titanium. The Dalluge handles will not work on the Douglas Hammers.