[nap]

I can't remember where the discussion was concerning titanium hammers (and I am not a carpenter nor do I have a titanium hammer so I cannot bear witness to the statements) but those that had them claimed they could drive a nail with a 16 oz titanium hammer as easily and as quickly as they could with a 22oz or more steel hammer.



it looks like kevin has pictured a 14 oz titanium. seems awful light to me but I know those guys were simply raving about the 16 oz. Ti's.

 

[nap]

ya, I heard all the discussions to the point of realizing you would have to swing the hammer 4 times as fast to impact with the same force which seemed a bit unlikely but since I have never used a Ti hammer, I just quote the guys that have and the fact they like them.

 

[nap]

i prefer a 22 oz wooden framing hammer with a milled head (I grind half the milling down to its not as harsh) with a curved handle. True framers dont use estwing hammers.

Oh come on now. That's like saying real mean don't drive anything other than Ford trucks. While I believe it is true...


well, never mind.


real framers don't use estwing hammers:whistling2:

 

[nap]

Now trucks thats another argument but every old school framer I EVER worked with NEVER used an estwing.

ya got to roll with the punches. I see you are really new so understand this:

we have fun here razzing each other and that is all my post was; all in fun.

personally, I have seen all levels of carpenters use estwing. just like a ford or anything else, it comes down to personal preference and if they like them, it's fine with me 'cuz I buy what I like too, regardless of what anybody else thinks.

that is why I still drive a Yugo:laughing:

 

[nap]

Estwings and fords are for homeowners who dont know how to pull out a nail with a wooden hammer without breaking it

actually, I do not make mistakes so I do not have to pull any nails out.