Aussie here, 61 yr old. Moved to a Stilleto mini 14 a few months ago...I'm carrying a few wounds from a high speed car rollover back in '96, so weight carry can be a problem, and co-ordination is gone for any work from shoulder height up, but the Stilleto fits the groove nicely. Nice collection there, Rusty...always a pleasure to listen to someone who appreciates their kit.
As a journeyman carpenter, when I was growing to college I framed during the summers one of the best framing hammers was a Plumb 28 oz rigging axe, perfect balance. The hammer I use for finish carpentry is a Hart Decker with a smooth face, a place that sharpens saw blades can recut the waffle face into a worn hammer face, but like you I really don’t rely on it to nail.
Hello, Sir. These framing Hammers are not very often used here in Germany but your video is very interesting for me, because I've never seen so much different Framing-Hammers before. Best Wishes from Germany.
Well hello there Rusty . Randy Mac here in Las Vegas just ran across your channel I am a retired carpenter and I must say your review is spot on I use the Delluge as my framer if I still framed lol and the Hart is still my go to trim hammer side note the Hart hammer was designed after a California Framer (rigging axe with the blade removed and the claws installed) the Estwing hammers had to much steel in them for the desert they get to hot but they where used especially for concrete form work and I still have some they are my loaner hammers lol also I would like to pass this on an old timer told me the smaller the hammer the more money you make , I made more money doing trim and worked longer than I ever did doing framing so it stands to reason Thanks for that trip down memory lane Rusty
Have both stilettos myself the tb3 and the mini 14 as well as the estwing al-pro love them all so much. Been looking at the Martinez but I just started using my mini 14 so might hold off for a while. Nice video man. Enjoy hearing other people views. Nice collection!!!
One Christmas, my little brother got me the 19oz Eastwing Extreme and I swapped out my 23oz Vaughan CA framer. Haven't suffered tennis elbow since and it's my tried and true all day thumper. 6yrs and I haven't batted an eye at anything since.
My edc hammers are still those 13 oz. Plumbs. Still have the same paint grade 28 oz Estwing. Lost track of it for 2 decades after we bought a Bostich N80C. What all the fuss about these high dollar framers which are lighter. My little Plumbs will finish a proud gunned nail.
First Framinghammer I've bought was a PICARD nr 596 great hammer but the handle isnt that good. .. my first American hammer was a 20oz straight claw estwing riphammer and than I've bought a 30oz estwing framing hammer great hammer much power on it but heavy asf so I switched over to a Voughan California framer 23oz with the 18" wooden hatchedhandle its a great hammer but I don't want to pull out nails with a wooden handle hammer to much ... but for that I've got huge nailbars so for nailing it's a great hammer I love him
What no 28 oz plumb framer? That was my go to in the 70’s, Vaughns & estwings gave me tendinitis There was a truck that came around, believe he had an induction heater, would reface the waffle heads. Sometimes he left the face too hard and a chunk would break off- but WTF we worked like fools back in those days. Guys made fun of me for wearing safety glasses.
Almost nobody uses hammers for framing anymore. I started in 1987 and I swung an estwing 22. I switched to a Vaughn 19 ounce wooden handle. I'm retired now but if I had to go back I'd take the vaughn.
I like your Hart Trimmer hammer, its like have a muscle look HAHAH. btw im happy to share that i bought my dream hammer. The Estwing 16oz rip claw vinyl handle🙂 nice video man.from Philippines here🇵🇭
Great video. Just bought a Irwin 14oz long handle framer ripclaw We shall see if the claim of a 22oz hit from a 14 oz is valid. Using it for stainless steel nails on wooden board n baton
The Hart woody was produced by Hart under the Douglas patent. Douglas pulled their patent then Hart change the design to the Hart atlas model which looks quite different
@The Legion Of Tools so I've had mine for a few months now and I absolutely love it. I ground the face of it down to being flat, and it's not too heavy for using for like hanging crown and installing base of shoe, but its heavy enough to sink 16s without much effort. Plus the wood handle is always the best kind 👍👍
Aussie here, 61 yr old. Moved to a Stilleto mini 14 a few months ago...I'm carrying a few wounds from a high speed car rollover back in '96, so weight carry can be a problem, and co-ordination is gone for any work from shoulder height up, but the Stilleto fits the groove nicely. Nice collection there, Rusty...always a pleasure to listen to someone who appreciates their kit.
Thank you for sharing and stopping by.
As a journeyman carpenter, when I was growing to college I framed during the summers one of the best framing hammers was a Plumb 28 oz rigging axe, perfect balance. The hammer I use for finish carpentry is a Hart Decker with a smooth face, a place that sharpens saw blades can recut the waffle face into a worn hammer face, but like you I really don’t rely on it to nail.
Hello, Sir. These framing Hammers are not very often used here in Germany but your video is very interesting for me, because I've never seen so much different Framing-Hammers before. Best Wishes from Germany.
Well hello there Rusty . Randy Mac here in Las Vegas just ran across your channel I am a retired carpenter and I must say your review is spot on I use the Delluge as my framer if I still framed lol and the Hart is still my go to trim hammer side note the Hart hammer was designed after a California Framer (rigging axe with the blade removed and the claws installed) the Estwing hammers had to much steel in them for the desert they get to hot but they where used especially for concrete form work and I still have some they are my loaner hammers lol also I would like to pass this on an old timer told me the smaller the hammer the more money you make , I made more money doing trim and worked longer than I ever did doing framing so it stands to reason Thanks for that trip down memory lane Rusty
Thank you for sharing sir!
Great Stuff Rusty!! Thank-you for the information. I have 4 hammers on order, 2 Estwings, and 2 of the New Dewalts.
Respectfully,
Beretta9MMUSA Sr.
Have both stilettos myself the tb3 and the mini 14 as well as the estwing al-pro love them all so much. Been looking at the Martinez but I just started using my mini 14 so might hold off for a while. Nice video man. Enjoy hearing other people views. Nice collection!!!
Thank you! I’ve only seen a handful of the mini 14s. They’re a nice piece as well.
Right on!! I need to add a couple of those in a couple years. Starting a New Tool Channel a bit slower right now.
Beretta9MMUSA Sr.
How are you liking the mini 14 so far? Just bought one.
One Christmas, my little brother got me the 19oz Eastwing Extreme and I swapped out my 23oz Vaughan CA framer. Haven't suffered tennis elbow since and it's my tried and true all day thumper. 6yrs and I haven't batted an eye at anything since.
....All day thumper!!!!!
My edc hammers are still those 13 oz. Plumbs. Still have the same paint grade 28 oz Estwing. Lost track of it for 2 decades after we bought a Bostich N80C. What all the fuss about these high dollar framers which are lighter. My little Plumbs will finish a proud gunned nail.
First Framinghammer I've bought was a PICARD nr 596 great hammer but the handle isnt that good. .. my first American hammer was a 20oz straight claw estwing riphammer and than I've bought a 30oz estwing framing hammer great hammer much power on it but heavy asf so I switched over to a Voughan California framer 23oz with the 18" wooden hatchedhandle its a great hammer but I don't want to pull out nails with a wooden handle hammer to much ... but for that I've got huge nailbars so for nailing it's a great hammer I love him
What no 28 oz plumb framer?
That was my go to in the 70’s, Vaughns & estwings gave me tendinitis
There was a truck that came around, believe he had an induction heater, would reface the waffle heads. Sometimes he left the face too hard and a chunk would break off- but WTF we worked like fools back in those days. Guys made fun of me for wearing safety glasses.
Almost nobody uses hammers for framing anymore. I started in 1987 and I swung an estwing 22. I switched to a Vaughn 19 ounce wooden handle. I'm retired now but if I had to go back I'd take the vaughn.
The long Eswing hammers are good when you are reaching up to adjust some framing. Like just before you set trusses. tHanks for the video
I like your Hart Trimmer hammer, its like have a muscle look HAHAH. btw im happy to share that i bought my dream hammer. The Estwing 16oz rip claw vinyl handle🙂 nice video man.from Philippines here🇵🇭
Thank you for stopping by!
Great video !!!
Great video. Just bought a Irwin 14oz long handle framer ripclaw We shall see if the claim of a 22oz hit from a 14 oz is valid. Using it for stainless steel nails on wooden board n baton
I am an estwing guy, especially the niche models, like for drywall or roofing or my chipper for welding
Great video!
Cool video. tHanks for posting!. When does the hammer juggling video post? Lots of people have been asking.
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The Hart woody was produced by Hart under the Douglas patent. Douglas pulled their patent then Hart change the design to the Hart atlas model which looks quite different
I’ve always been interested in the history of hart tools. I don’t know why I like them so much but they are a fine hammer.
We still make those estwings everyday here in rockford
Any news on release date for the Estwing Titanium hammer?
My old estwing 28 oz became my demolition hammer as I became older
A fine one at that I’m sure!
Great work wow
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome Video. Would you be interested in selling your 21oz decker hart framer?
Thanks but, no not at this time.
Martinez m1!!!
Has anybody here had the milwaukee hickory handled framer?
No not yet Connor, but I want one too. 😎🤠👍🇺🇸.
Beretta9MMUSA Sr.
@The Legion Of Tools so I've had mine for a few months now and I absolutely love it. I ground the face of it down to being flat, and it's not too heavy for using for like hanging crown and installing base of shoe, but its heavy enough to sink 16s without much effort. Plus the wood handle is always the best kind 👍👍
@@connorhart7597 Thanks very much Connor! 😎🤠👍🇺🇸
Plumb is as good as it gets and I’m a contractor since 1991
I have 2 21oz hart the framers