We use the tomahawk part of the hammer to life up boards off the ground or to move them over from left to right to keep things tight or to stick in a metal door frame and open it up a little more if it is to tight
Hey Dan! Just found your channel and have been enjoying your videos. You mentioned you weren't sure why drywall hammers still have the blade on the back. The reason for that is, the hammer retains its traditional shape from the old lathe and plaster days. The hatchet blade was used to cut lathe to length on the spot while nailing it to studs. Since lathe and plaster guys became drywall guys when methods changed, the hammers remained the industry standard. You shared some of your knowledge with me, so I was happy to return the favor! Keep up the good work!
Use the hatchet blade to strike the top plate at each joist location. When you hang the lid you will be able to see the location of each joist by the mark left on the top plate. Hangers do this instead of marking joist layout with a pencil.
actually in the 1950s they would use it to score both sides then it should break cleanly. look up the old gypsum lath and plaster video, its here on RUclips.
Been hanging 38 years I hang by the board $. Sometimes time is $ No Rasp. Very little circle cutting. Hint , get you a 6 inch 3/4 inch threaded pipe from plumber for your copper water lines , just take the pipe and tap it through the drywall for water line nice hole.
Its an odd addiction for men to want to look at other men's tools. I think that explains the good views on your tool rig setup. Anyways, I like these videos. Good work.
Looks like that pouch has never been used no need for circle cutters we have something called a router these days drywall hammers are like water levels lol don’t see to many nails these days lol
I use the end of my tape measure to loosen the screw on my knife. Never carried a screwdriver for it always used the screw gun until a ole timer showed me the tape measure trick
Love the rant and totally agree. I call them left ( L for Lowe's) and right (R for Rigid, their brand) like those in my middle. You can find "good stuff
Back in the day the hatchet was used to Put up plaster laths Strips it was to cut them off now days its Just for Prying or Staring A whole Or Pulling Nails !!
Good video, I have this project going, it's a workstation/toolbox for taping and plaster work, quite original and I am doing a bit of marketing research, need feedback. You care to check it out? Ken S.
We use the tomahawk part of the hammer to life up boards off the ground or to move them over from left to right to keep things tight or to stick in a metal door frame and open it up a little more if it is to tight
Hey Dan! Just found your channel and have been enjoying your videos. You mentioned you weren't sure why drywall hammers still have the blade on the back. The reason for that is, the hammer retains its traditional shape from the old lathe and plaster days. The hatchet blade was used to cut lathe to length on the spot while nailing it to studs. Since lathe and plaster guys became drywall guys when methods changed, the hammers remained the industry standard. You shared some of your knowledge with me, so I was happy to return the favor! Keep up the good work!
Use the hatchet blade to strike the top plate at each joist location. When you hang the lid you will be able to see the location of each joist by the mark left on the top plate. Hangers do this instead of marking joist layout with a pencil.
I have no idea why I watched your whole video. I guess I just like drywall tool bags LOL PS you have quite a bit of knowledge it's impressive
Well thanks, I tend to be long-winded and so far haven't figured out how to make these videos shorter with the amount of things I want to say!
Because your a drwaller
You use the "hatchet" portion of the hammer not as a hatchet for cutting, but as a wedge/lever.
actually in the 1950s they would use it to score both sides then it should break cleanly. look up the old gypsum lath and plaster video, its here on RUclips.
This is a very good video. You dont see alot as far as drywall tool belt set ups. I am an Occidental guy myself. I have 2 belts set ups.
Been hanging 38 years I hang by the board $. Sometimes time is $
No Rasp. Very little circle cutting.
Hint , get you a 6 inch 3/4 inch threaded pipe from plumber for your copper water lines , just take the pipe and tap it through the drywall for water line nice hole.
Thanks for the tip!
Cant use a vacuum sander but bet still charges top dollar like he a pro smh
Very informative!
Its an odd addiction for men to want to look at other men's tools. I think that explains the good views on your tool rig setup. Anyways, I like these videos. Good work.
Alot of younge men , didn't have sober cool dad's to teach them this stuff..LOL
Schooling is not as available , and too expensive.
Looks like that pouch has never been used no need for circle cutters we have something called a router these days drywall hammers are like water levels lol don’t see to many nails these days lol
I use the end of my tape measure to loosen the screw on my knife. Never carried a screwdriver for it always used the screw gun until a ole timer showed me the tape measure trick
Do you like the tape measure in its own smaller pouch?
Love the rant and totally agree. I call them left ( L for Lowe's) and right (R for Rigid, their brand) like those in my middle. You can find "good stuff
"Stuff at both, but really
at both, but is there really any difference in the tools they offer.? Prolly not.
Nice video.
Stanley own DeWalt now, along with many, many other companies
Back in the day the hatchet was used to Put up plaster laths Strips it was to cut them off now days its Just for Prying or Staring A whole Or Pulling Nails !!
yes it was used for cutting. I saw the old video Gypsum Lath and Plaster.
stanley and dewalt are owned by black and decker. this is why their tools all look similar.
having all the tight tools definitely speeds up the process ..drywalling can be tough wrk.
nice setup
If there’s any one with a left handed pouch from Occidental I’ll me more than happy to purchase it. Thanks
why no links?
Could I know your tool bag name and where I could get em. Couse your setup is perfect for me.
Adan Husane occidental Leather great bags
Stanley and dewalt make the same shit because dewalt is owned by stanley black and decker corp, milwaukee had to keep up with the competition
Good video, I have this project going, it's a workstation/toolbox for taping and plaster work, quite original and I am doing a bit of marketing research, need feedback. You care to check it out? Ken S.
Sure Kenneth, you can reach out to us at dandsmakers@gmail.com
DeWalt and Milwaukee both sold their souls years ago.