Honestly snap on are the best deadblow ball peen I have used my hands hurt less daily they are very comfortable to choke up I use the 56 Oz for many things
They are worth the investment for sure. I have every flavor they make from 8-56oz and won't have to buy another one the rest of my life. Only have had to warranty my soft face dead blows. Wilton make my second favorite hammer. Have a 10lb unbreakable full length sledge and a 4lb 16" unbreakable mini sledge for when I want to wale the piss out of something.
I realized there were like 5 so hammers I used and got rid of like 4 other ones I pretty much never grabbed. I have a stiletto mini 14 and it’s gigantic for what I do with wood but it works well. I just got their 10oz titanium finishing hammer and it’s the best I have found. I am always looking for good small hammers because everything is too big for what I do. I almost never need anything more than the so 32oz
In my work I either use small ball pein or massive 30 pound demo hammer to bash out sleeves out of rotary crushers - bell looking like structure that weights around 1T/2000lbs so you gotta take a massive swing and even those hammers can brake. for any technician type work in nice clean environment I would buy them for sure.
Have you ever tried any of the other tool trucks? Don’t get me wrong I love my snap on, but I think you would for sure love the matco spline sockets in 1/4” and 3/8” drive, they’re excellent, if it’s rounded off you can hammer a size smaller on, you can use it as a regular socket, you can use it as etorx. And they’re impact rated. They’re a first grab tool for exhaust work or a go bag to work on a buddy’s car/truck. Give them a try
I like snap ons hammers, but at 150 a piece or 300 for a set of 3, it's still too much. I regret spending so much with snap on, doesnt feel like I have many snap on tools yet I always owe money. They are so expensive, a few purchases on simple items and you have a 4 digit balance. Just buy mid grade stuff like tekton and wilton, lifetime warranties are available with other brands, even harbor freight will warranty hammers and they cost 12 bucks a peice.
For me it's not, because I have to have hickory handles so I can shape them how I want so I can repair my hammer when the time comes and most of all because rubber grips always blister my hands. I go with new Vaughan or various vintage hammers, more often than not it's vintage but regardless whatever I buy it's gotta be American made with a traditional hickory handle. I have one dead blow mallet and don't really like it at all.
Not to mention you can make a new handle. Why high end Axes are made of wood handles. You can literally make a new one in the woods if it breaks..Try that with a Plastic handle.
For automotive work I highly recommend snap on hammers the no vibration is key the Amazon replicas may be cheaper and look identical but I assure you they do not compare
Unitask tools are terrible concepts. Unless you spend hours a day setting and pulling up stakes these simply serve as places to throw away money. Considering you could as you say just use a rock or a normal hammer to set stakes I see these tools like those wasteful unitasker kitchen gadgets. I've never had an issues pulling stakes by hand either, or if they are stuck deep a couple lateral impacts with a rock and/or a small piece of cloth or string/rope to wrap around my hand and the stake head have been simple enough. These items are mass consumerism gone mad in a way.
No..way over priced..I have a couple of the shot filled ones with the head is falling apart..the plastic cover falls apart over time..save your money and buy something else..
For my money? Hell no. And don't get me wrong... I'm a Snap On fanboy. But while I might pay the premium for the Snap On name for the things that I think of them as excelling in - ratchets, sockets, wrenches, etc., I probably wouldn't buy a hammer from Snap On. Why? Because it's not their specialty, and I know I can get a better hammer for less $$$ buying from a company who *does* specialize in hammers. And let's be honest with ourselves; Snap On probably contract out to have their hammers made by one of those companies anyway. So yeah, give me a Snap On socket set or whatever any day. But for a hammer, unless it's some really niche specialty thing that I can't get elsewhere, I'm probably going to pass on buying the Snap On version.
meh…. I think the Snap-On hammers are way overpriced. It’s a hammer. A hunk of plastic, metal and sand. I know, you made some valid points but still, it’s a hammer. I bought some “quality” Chinese dead-blow hammers from Amazon, they’re very nice, they have rubber grips and I got ‘em in different weights and sizes. I think the Chinese are capable of making a quality hammer. 🤓
Thanks CP. It's an honor just to have you watch my videos. And someday I'll join you on a livestream. Friday's are always messy for me. But one will work out someday.
the idea of spending 100+ on a chunk of metal and rubber just because it says snap on doesnt sit right with me when i can find amazing vintage ones for next to nothing lol id rather take that money and spend it on an actual snap on tool thats actually superior to what other brands sell
I totally agree with this. My favorite hammer is from an old boss who's passed away now. Absolutely beat to hell with a wooden handle. I got the gear wrench dead blow ball peen and it's good and all. But I thin it's only nice to use because I know my dumb ass paid $100 for a weight on a stick...
I value Snap--On dead blow hammers enough to own about 15. The weight to head size ratio is better with Snap-On than other brands. Framers value exotic wood handled hammers, but a maintenance technician doesn't hammer enough to warrant the potential elbow damage, so I stay with Estwing as my favorite. I have never owned a wooden handled hammer that is moisture effect stable so I still own several, but I have upgraded to fiberglass, blended plastics and steel handles. Estwing, Vaughn, Nupla, Proto are all strong performers. I even reluctantly admit that I still own and use a Craftsman (1970's vintage) fiberglass ball pien (probably made by Vaughn). I abandoned Craftsman tools prior to 1980 after learning the value of premium tools. I am embarrassed, but a very few Craftsman tools survived the Craftsman purge. A USA made dead blow hammer (Trusty Cook) (Indianapolis) is a viable option to consider if Snap-On is over priced for your budget. I have a MAC version as my largest dead blow. It isn't as refined as the Snap-On equivalent, but it is a decent tool.
Really liked your quick section on tent/camping hammers. For another unique designed one, look at the Snow Peak hammer. I have one for pounding banner and tent stakes and it is really handy. It combines that hook on your nemo with a replaceable copper head. Love the videos!
I think they used to sell rebranded Trusty-Cook hammers, but the ones Snap-on sells now are made by snap on. Same with their pliers. Some of their pliers are still rebranded, and used to be rebranded channellocks, but they make their own now.
I have some Trusty-Cook and Tekton metal faced dead blows. There’s no way the Snap-On is better compared to its price increase. But for some they just really need that logo!
I hate how snap on made their plastic bodies larger then the striking head the only dead blow hammer i bought from them got chewed up on the sides in weeks became the tackiest looking thing in my box. Good video though.
Did anybody notice his purple nail? I wonder with which hammer he did that 😆
Short answer in my opinion: NO. Trusty Cook are just as good, made in America.
Honestly snap on are the best deadblow ball peen I have used my hands hurt less daily they are very comfortable to choke up I use the 56 Oz for many things
They are worth the investment for sure. I have every flavor they make from 8-56oz and won't have to buy another one the rest of my life. Only have had to warranty my soft face dead blows.
Wilton make my second favorite hammer. Have a 10lb unbreakable full length sledge and a 4lb 16" unbreakable mini sledge for when I want to wale the piss out of something.
They make good tools but the are a crap company that treat their franchises like garbage.
I realized there were like 5 so hammers I used and got rid of like 4 other ones I pretty much never grabbed. I have a stiletto mini 14 and it’s gigantic for what I do with wood but it works well. I just got their 10oz titanium finishing hammer and it’s the best I have found. I am always looking for good small hammers because everything is too big for what I do. I almost never need anything more than the so 32oz
Once you know how a hammer sounds and feels you don't need anything else but a wood handle hammer. I saved thousands over the years...
I like to know how Snap-on compares with Williams of the same design.
For general sledge hammers, I pretty much figure as long as it’s heavy enough, the rest is pretty academic. But the dead blow stuff is another story.
In my work I either use small ball pein or massive 30 pound demo hammer to bash out sleeves out of rotary crushers - bell looking like structure that weights around 1T/2000lbs so you gotta take a massive swing and even those hammers can brake. for any technician type work in nice clean environment I would buy them for sure.
5 minutes in and still waiting for his thoughts on snap on hammer value
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Have you ever tried any of the other tool trucks? Don’t get me wrong I love my snap on, but I think you would for sure love the matco spline sockets in 1/4” and 3/8” drive, they’re excellent, if it’s rounded off you can hammer a size smaller on, you can use it as a regular socket, you can use it as etorx. And they’re impact rated. They’re a first grab tool for exhaust work or a go bag to work on a buddy’s car/truck. Give them a try
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The handles are excellent and I really appreciate the many sizes they offer. Not to mention the many colors they come in
I like snap ons hammers, but at 150 a piece or 300 for a set of 3, it's still too much. I regret spending so much with snap on, doesnt feel like I have many snap on tools yet I always owe money. They are so expensive, a few purchases on simple items and you have a 4 digit balance. Just buy mid grade stuff like tekton and wilton, lifetime warranties are available with other brands, even harbor freight will warranty hammers and they cost 12 bucks a peice.
For me it's not, because I have to have hickory handles so I can shape them how I want so I can repair my hammer when the time comes and most of all because rubber grips always blister my hands.
I go with new Vaughan or various vintage hammers, more often than not it's vintage but regardless whatever I buy it's gotta be American made with a traditional hickory handle.
I have one dead blow mallet and don't really like it at all.
Not to mention you can make a new handle. Why high end Axes are made of wood handles. You can literally make a new one in the woods if it breaks..Try that with a Plastic handle.
For automotive work I highly recommend snap on hammers the no vibration is key the Amazon replicas may be cheaper and look identical but I assure you they do not compare
Unitask tools are terrible concepts. Unless you spend hours a day setting and pulling up stakes these simply serve as places to throw away money. Considering you could as you say just use a rock or a normal hammer to set stakes I see these tools like those wasteful unitasker kitchen gadgets. I've never had an issues pulling stakes by hand either, or if they are stuck deep a couple lateral impacts with a rock and/or a small piece of cloth or string/rope to wrap around my hand and the stake head have been simple enough. These items are mass consumerism gone mad in a way.
No..way over priced..I have a couple of the shot filled ones with the head is falling apart..the plastic cover falls apart over time..save your money and buy something else..
This has happened to me with many different brands. Which is why I started buying snap-on. I can swap it out for a new one over and over.
I love my snap on hammers really like the grips they are pretty pricey thou
For my money? Hell no. And don't get me wrong... I'm a Snap On fanboy. But while I might pay the premium for the Snap On name for the things that I think of them as excelling in - ratchets, sockets, wrenches, etc., I probably wouldn't buy a hammer from Snap On. Why? Because it's not their specialty, and I know I can get a better hammer for less $$$ buying from a company who *does* specialize in hammers. And let's be honest with ourselves; Snap On probably contract out to have their hammers made by one of those companies anyway.
So yeah, give me a Snap On socket set or whatever any day. But for a hammer, unless it's some really niche specialty thing that I can't get elsewhere, I'm probably going to pass on buying the Snap On version.
Yes, they are.
too pricey i could by 2.5 estwings 32oz ballpein for the same price
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Great video! You produce great content. Keep it up, man!
Any snap on tool is worth it!!!
Lol no
meh…. I think the Snap-On hammers are way overpriced. It’s a hammer. A hunk of plastic, metal and sand. I know, you made some valid points but still, it’s a hammer. I bought some “quality” Chinese dead-blow hammers from Amazon, they’re very nice, they have rubber grips and I got ‘em in different weights and sizes. I think the Chinese are capable of making a quality hammer. 🤓
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Great video doc you are a man of great wisdom and words of reason and integrity!!
Thanks CP. It's an honor just to have you watch my videos. And someday I'll join you on a livestream. Friday's are always messy for me. But one will work out someday.
@@lastbesttool you gonna wear a face mask for that or blur it out.
the idea of spending 100+ on a chunk of metal and rubber just because it says snap on doesnt sit right with me when i can find amazing vintage ones for next to nothing lol id rather take that money and spend it on an actual snap on tool thats actually superior to what other brands sell
I totally agree with this. My favorite hammer is from an old boss who's passed away now. Absolutely beat to hell with a wooden handle.
I got the gear wrench dead blow ball peen and it's good and all. But I thin it's only nice to use because I know my dumb ass paid $100 for a weight on a stick...
Don't even need to see the video. YES.
Worth it? Yes. I wish they made bigger than a 40oz in ball peen though
40oz is my daily go to Hammer but I noticed a 56oz on the truck the other day
The fact that this guy uses a rock...
I love my snap on hammers
I have a orange one :)
Was that smaller snap on ball been an 8 oz or 16
I value Snap--On dead blow hammers enough to own about 15. The weight to head size ratio is better with Snap-On than other brands. Framers value exotic wood handled hammers, but a maintenance technician doesn't hammer enough to warrant the potential elbow damage, so I stay with Estwing as my favorite. I have never owned a wooden handled hammer that is moisture effect stable so I still own several, but I have upgraded to fiberglass, blended plastics and steel handles. Estwing, Vaughn, Nupla, Proto are all strong performers. I even reluctantly admit that I still own and use a Craftsman (1970's vintage) fiberglass ball pien (probably made by Vaughn). I abandoned Craftsman tools prior to 1980 after learning the value of premium tools. I am embarrassed, but a very few Craftsman tools survived the Craftsman purge.
A USA made dead blow hammer (Trusty Cook) (Indianapolis) is a viable option to consider if Snap-On is over priced for your budget. I have a MAC version as my largest dead blow. It isn't as refined as the Snap-On equivalent, but it is a decent tool.
You got a laugh out of me on this one with your bottle opener hammer with duct tape! Haha! Point made.
Great sales video. But for me most Snap On tools are way over priced. I do love and own quality tools but no SO.
I also believe you get what you pay for, that’s why I buy Vaughn hammers. But own a bunch of SO pliers. Nice vid
Really liked your quick section on tent/camping hammers. For another unique designed one, look at the Snow Peak hammer. I have one for pounding banner and tent stakes and it is really handy. It combines that hook on your nemo with a replaceable copper head. Love the videos!
Short answer is no. Snap-on hammers are just Trusty-Cook hammers rebranded and marked up 3 times the price. Are you starting to see a tread yet?
I think they used to sell rebranded Trusty-Cook hammers, but the ones Snap-on sells now are made by snap on. Same with their pliers. Some of their pliers are still rebranded, and used to be rebranded channellocks, but they make their own now.
I'll pass on the snap on hammers Doc, thanks for the video😎😍😎😍😎
I have some Trusty-Cook and Tekton metal faced dead blows. There’s no way the Snap-On is better compared to its price increase. But for some they just really need that logo!
Answer: Nothing from Snap-on is worth the retail cost, unfortunately.
Unless it makes it possible for you to complete jobs that pay damn near 4 grand time and time again for the rest of your life
I’m getting the 4 or 5 piece set. You get a free large prybar with it month of October 2021. About $500
Hell no they aren't worth it. Use some common sense.
I hate how snap on made their plastic bodies larger then the striking head the only dead blow hammer i bought from them got chewed up on the sides in weeks became the tackiest looking thing in my box. Good video though.