I still have my first hammer (a Stanley 16oz Steelmaster) got it for Christmas when I was 10 and Stanley was still made in USA. When I framed consistently I used the Estwing 22oz. milled face framer (The titanium hadn’t come out yet). I showed up the first day with a 28oz and my boss told me to leave it in the truck 28 oz will wreck my elbow. I also like the Vaughan 21oz. Fiberglass handled California framer. Now use the M1 and love it. If the titanium hammers had come out in the era of hand nailing there would have been a lot of saved elbows!! I really enjoy collecting striking tools including sledge hammers etc. looking forward to more content Joe!!
Hey. UA-cam did right by you. You popped up on my feed after watching a video about making solid pine cabinets and doors. Your beard is a lot like mine and I'm also Canadian and a woodworker, so it just makes sense to subscribe. Now, on to watch your first video! Good luck. Edit: Okay! You're a framer. Great! I'm a cabinet guy who needs more knowledge in framing. I know some basics that gets me by with window and door modifications, etc but more in-depth framing know-how will be right up my alley.
Perfect! That’s what I like to hear. This is a whole new world for me so hopefully I can get some traction and it’ll be worth the time adding another platform.
Good video mate! I like the raw unedited approach. Always interesting to hear people's thoughts on tools and what their preferences are. Look forward to seeing more of your content on here
Thanks a lot. I’m just gonna jump right in and see what happens. Felt better not rushing the video down to a minute for the other platforms even though I did rush this just because that’s what I am used too. Hopefully this doesn’t end up being a waste of time. Only one way to find though 😂
Thanks for the video, the wooden stelitos are amazing. But i prefer a 22oz estwing framing... never have to replace any part. 1 piece forged steel. Its a staple in the industry for so many years.. verry well balanced and only $60 Canadian.
There is a a reason for the slight dome face on that hammer. 40 years ago all hammers had a very slight dome face. So that if your struck a nail at a small bit of any off angle there it still delivered the almost same force a perfectly centered squared strike. at some point the bean counters decided it was cheaper, easier and faster to make a flat smooth and milled face hammer and alot of people didn't notice the slaow transtition. Especially with the move towards nail guns . I would love a Martinez M-1 to try. But I hate the 5 degree face. I bought one of the original wooden handled versions of the M-1 and after about 3 nails put it back in the box and sold it on ebay after years of setting in the garage. I have 2 of the orignal Ruger manufactured wooden handled Stilleto plus a aluminum handle version of it, before it was made in China.yes check if you don't beleive me. I bought one just to compare it and a claw broke in the first 8 months. My every day carry is the straight handled 21 oz Daluge. ( always been a straight handle user) and hammer with the heel nested in the middle of my palm I've been doing this since 1973. I started with a 28 oz Estwing that's head looked like a brick hammer. Gave me tennis elbow after 9 months and a co-worker had an extra 32 oz Vaughan and never went back to a wood handle until I was gifted with an original Ti-Bone . I wore the claws out on that one and bought a second one but by that time I had switched back to my original wood handled Stiletto manufactured by Ruger. Both Ti-Bones didn't have the side nail puller yet just the see thru head.
I have a had time imagining what the purpose of a slightly convex head would be for driving nails. BTW I'm not a carpenter but I find it interesting that there's more hammer designs today when nail-guns are the norm vs maybe the 70s when most carpenters were still using hammers.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the alpaca smacka, wood handle titanium head hammer bade by a canadian company. It's not cheap, but looks really interesting.
I have the alpaca smacka and it is a very interesting hammer head. It’s like it was made to cover all bases. The problem I found is it doesn’t like the hammer sleeves unless ya do an extra step to get the back hook up and into the sleeve. It doesn’t like metal hammer loops because of the hook as well. So that’s the head. The handle is terrible and needs a redesign. Not even into the realm of functional or comfortable.
I spent 13 years as a stone mason before getting into carpentry work. In season I build forms in bridge construction. I run 2 different Martinez m1’s. We don’t use nail guns. Everything we build needs to be easily stripped. Could never go back to anything less!
Wow you got a lot of very pricey hammers. About 12-15 years ago I bought my first framing hammer it's a 22oz Stanley fat Max. the main factor for me getting this one over the other at the time was it had an overstrike steel protection plate. That seems like someone new to construction would want. A decade later I don't think it was at all necessary. Only scuffs on that plate are from the hammer loop on my bags. But I was a young man new to the trades. couple years ago I ended up snapping off one of the claws and instead of replacing it I ended up just adding a nail puller to my bags. It was another gimmicky tool (dead on) it had a wrench built into it to replace the saw blade on my skill saw. After 2 years ended up breaking off one of the claws on it. I am not swinging the hammer as often and it's not what pays my bills anymore. I am looking for a replacement hammer and I know I can still get another fat Max hammer but I figured I should look around and see what people have reviewed. That's how I found this video. I want something that is going to swing the same so I don't have to re learn how to drive a nail. I'm guessing it's like riding a bike but after a couple videos I am overthinking it now also I can't justify spending over $100 on a tool that is not going to be used that much. I find myself getting pulled towards the gimmicky features again like 3 different nail pullers extra magnets and a claw to strengthen out 2x4s. Like you said in the beginning of the review it's nothing that everyone can agree on its personal preference. Thanks for the review. I subscribed to your channel but I don't usually watch shorts and this is your only long form video. I hope you are able to get more in the future. Best of luck.
How much do you actually use the magnetic nail holder? I have never driven a nail with one. Trying to decide between two good hammers, one has the magnetic holder and one does not.
I prefer the stiletto over the Martinez. Reason being is the Martinez cannot grab the second head on a 16 duplex nail with the stiletto you can. But both are the best you can buy.
Great review...everyone seems to have the opinión that the most expensive hammer is the best...lots of guys drinking the coolaid of this or that brand. I stopped using my martinez cause i like the feel of my sturnus better
The set back mill face was kind of annoying. The idea is so the mill face never touches the material and drives the nail flush but it only works if it leaves the head proud.
I don’t because of personal reasons and I’m a wood handle guy. Something about a wood handle that feels right. Natural shock absorption and feels better in a swing.
Yeah all the older ruger ones ping but they feel real nice when sinking nails. The new ones feel odd for some reason.. idk they feel.. dull idk what other way to describe it. I even tried several other quality handles and it just doesnt feel great
@@MrJoecanning yeah luckily my dad left a few lying around here and there all in pretty dang good condition. How would you say the tibones compare? I do concrete form work. 22 oz or 24 oz long handle blue grip estwing for daily use. I used an m1 martinez for about 2 1/2 years. Great feeling hammer the grip just feels right for my hand. Only issue for me was the sidepuller, claws and bolt. I always kept the bolt tight never abused my hammer but the bolt always broke every 4-6 months or so lol The claws are fine when brand new but after a while of flicking nails out it wears out and doesnt grip anything after a little while and the claws are somewhat sensitive lol How do the tibone stilettos compare to the old rugers?
There are a couple hidden gems out there that I really like. The Stiletto Ruger 14oz titanium patent pending (possibly made in the Ruger fire arms plant) and the Dalluge 16oz titanium Douglas style . Both with amazing balance!
I still have my first hammer (a Stanley 16oz Steelmaster) got it for Christmas when I was 10 and Stanley was still made in USA. When I framed consistently I used the Estwing 22oz. milled face framer (The titanium hadn’t come out yet). I showed up the first day with a 28oz and my boss told me to leave it in the truck 28 oz will wreck my elbow. I also like the Vaughan 21oz. Fiberglass handled California framer. Now use the M1 and love it. If the titanium hammers had come out in the era of hand nailing there would have been a lot of saved elbows!! I really enjoy collecting striking tools including sledge hammers etc. looking forward to more content Joe!!
Love the video and like the no rush 👌🏻 this style off vids suit you! Keep you’re experience flowing🔥👍🏻
Thanks man, I’ll keep it going.
Hey. UA-cam did right by you. You popped up on my feed after watching a video about making solid pine cabinets and doors. Your beard is a lot like mine and I'm also Canadian and a woodworker, so it just makes sense to subscribe. Now, on to watch your first video! Good luck. Edit: Okay! You're a framer. Great! I'm a cabinet guy who needs more knowledge in framing. I know some basics that gets me by with window and door modifications, etc but more in-depth framing know-how will be right up my alley.
Perfect! That’s what I like to hear. This is a whole new world for me so hopefully I can get some traction and it’ll be worth the time adding another platform.
Good video mate! I like the raw unedited approach. Always interesting to hear people's thoughts on tools and what their preferences are. Look forward to seeing more of your content on here
Thanks a lot. I’m just gonna jump right in and see what happens. Felt better not rushing the video down to a minute for the other platforms even though I did rush this just because that’s what I am used too. Hopefully this doesn’t end up being a waste of time. Only one way to find though 😂
I love collecting hammers, sometimes I’m torn between using them and just keeping them shiny!
I know the feeling buddy.
That is completely understandable lol. Trust me I get it
How do you keep them shiny/ clean them w?
@@Bsdtygdon’t use them! 😅
@ you can polish them if ya want.
i’m here for this 👏🏽🎉
This should be very interesting 😂
Thanks for the video, the wooden stelitos are amazing. But i prefer a 22oz estwing framing... never have to replace any part. 1 piece forged steel. Its a staple in the industry for so many years.. verry well balanced and only $60 Canadian.
really like the pace of the video. great content keep it up! im a stiletto 16oz curved guy myself
I like hearing someone speak about things they’re knowledgeable about t.
I'm not even looking for hammer videos, but I came here just to say you have a sick ass beard. I have a long way to go before I get to where you are.
😂🙏🏻 I appreciate ya, keep it growing
There is a a reason for the slight dome face on that hammer. 40 years ago all hammers had a very slight dome face. So that if your struck a nail at a small bit of any off angle there it still delivered the almost same force a perfectly centered squared strike. at some point the bean counters decided it was cheaper, easier and faster to make a flat smooth and milled face hammer and alot of people didn't notice the slaow transtition. Especially with the move towards nail guns . I would love a Martinez M-1 to try. But I hate the 5 degree face. I bought one of the original wooden handled versions of the M-1 and after about 3 nails put it back in the box and sold it on ebay after years of setting in the garage. I have 2 of the orignal Ruger manufactured wooden handled Stilleto plus a aluminum handle version of it, before it was made in China.yes check if you don't beleive me. I bought one just to compare it and a claw broke in the first 8 months. My every day carry is the straight handled 21 oz Daluge. ( always been a straight handle user) and hammer with the heel nested in the middle of my palm I've been doing this since 1973. I started with a 28 oz Estwing that's head looked like a brick hammer. Gave me tennis elbow after 9 months and a co-worker had an extra 32 oz Vaughan and never went back to a wood handle until I was gifted with an original Ti-Bone . I wore the claws out on that one and bought a second one but by that time I had switched back to my original wood handled Stiletto manufactured by Ruger. Both Ti-Bones didn't have the side nail puller yet just the see thru head.
I feel your pain on the big eastwing mine had a head on it as big as a house cat
I have a had time imagining what the purpose of a slightly convex head would be for driving nails.
BTW I'm not a carpenter but I find it interesting that there's more hammer designs today when nail-guns are the norm vs maybe the 70s when most carpenters were still using hammers.
nice beard dude. one day I'm gonna have a sick beard like that too!
Have you tried estwing al pro hammer?
I have and I didn’t like it. I am interested in their new titanium hammer that is coming.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the alpaca smacka, wood handle titanium head hammer bade by a canadian company. It's not cheap, but looks really interesting.
I have the alpaca smacka and it is a very interesting hammer head. It’s like it was made to cover all bases. The problem I found is it doesn’t like the hammer sleeves unless ya do an extra step to get the back hook up and into the sleeve. It doesn’t like metal hammer loops because of the hook as well. So that’s the head. The handle is terrible and needs a redesign. Not even into the realm of functional or comfortable.
@@MrJoecanning i guess all the R&D went into the hammer head and they figured they just had to glue it to a stick with ca glue 🤪
@@LorneSzuto it could very well have been the case I’m not sure but they definitely need to keep hitting the drawing board on that handle.
Wait CC has a UA-cam channel now? Thank god.
I spent 13 years as a stone mason before getting into carpentry work. In season I build forms in bridge construction. I run 2 different Martinez m1’s. We don’t use nail guns. Everything we build needs to be easily stripped. Could never go back to anything less!
It’s a treat for yourself plus it will save tbat elbow. Good tools are always a great investment
More videos!
I see you've got lots of shorts, but I'd like some more long form content.
I’m trying to make it happen
Three for me (framing hammers)....Vaughan Axe Handle CA Framer, Stiletto Hickory Axe Handle and my Estwing metal handle framer.
Wow you got a lot of very pricey hammers. About 12-15 years ago I bought my first framing hammer it's a 22oz Stanley fat Max. the main factor for me getting this one over the other at the time was it had an overstrike steel protection plate. That seems like someone new to construction would want. A decade later I don't think it was at all necessary. Only scuffs on that plate are from the hammer loop on my bags. But I was a young man new to the trades. couple years ago I ended up snapping off one of the claws and instead of replacing it I ended up just adding a nail puller to my bags. It was another gimmicky tool (dead on) it had a wrench built into it to replace the saw blade on my skill saw. After 2 years ended up breaking off one of the claws on it. I am not swinging the hammer as often and it's not what pays my bills anymore. I am looking for a replacement hammer and I know I can still get another fat Max hammer but I figured I should look around and see what people have reviewed. That's how I found this video. I want something that is going to swing the same so I don't have to re learn how to drive a nail. I'm guessing it's like riding a bike but after a couple videos I am overthinking it now also I can't justify spending over $100 on a tool that is not going to be used that much. I find myself getting pulled towards the gimmicky features again like 3 different nail pullers extra magnets and a claw to strengthen out 2x4s. Like you said in the beginning of the review it's nothing that everyone can agree on its personal preference. Thanks for the review. I subscribed to your channel but I don't usually watch shorts and this is your only long form video. I hope you are able to get more in the future. Best of luck.
Cool I like my Miny 14
How much do you actually use the magnetic nail holder? I have never driven a nail with one. Trying to decide between two good hammers, one has the magnetic holder and one does not.
I’m surprised you haven’t mentioned the Alpaca Smacka
It doesn’t even come close yet. He is definitely onto something but not there yet.
I prefer the stiletto over the Martinez. Reason being is the Martinez cannot grab the second head on a 16 duplex nail with the stiletto you can. But both are the best you can buy.
Fair point but I do know a bunch of concrete guys that use the m1. Interesting👍
@@MrJoecanning Iam a concrete guy.
Great review...everyone seems to have the opinión that the most expensive hammer is the best...lots of guys drinking the coolaid of this or that brand. I stopped using my martinez cause i like the feel of my sturnus better
Did you like your hardcore hammer ?
The set back mill face was kind of annoying. The idea is so the mill face never touches the material and drives the nail flush but it only works if it leaves the head proud.
I thought it was Fred Durst in the thumb nail !
😂pretty sure he outweighs me but at least 2x by now 😂
man, if i could grow a breed like that i would never cut it. that breed is rocking. Ooh nice hammers also !
😂😂😂🙏🏻
Love the Douglas 20 👍🏾.. I use a Ti Dalluge 16 oz now.. (identical pattern)
영감님 멋지십니다❤
Been trying to find the 16 oz for months haven't seen it anywhere unfortunately
Ok, so why own $800 worth of Ti hammers if you don't use them?
Vaughan 23 oz California Framer isn’t the best for form work carpentry, barely sinks in the 4inch nails!
I got hit by a car so if that hammer is a truck maybe u shouldn’t get one 😂
You don't use a particular hammer for personal reasons, even though its your favorite? That confuses me
I don’t because of personal reasons and I’m a wood handle guy. Something about a wood handle that feels right. Natural shock absorption and feels better in a swing.
M1 is the best.
If like the made in china version of the 14 oz stiletto ruger
You’ll love the older made in the USA version even better
Yeah all the older ruger ones ping but they feel real nice when sinking nails. The new ones feel odd for some reason.. idk they feel.. dull idk what other way to describe it. I even tried several other quality handles and it just doesnt feel great
I have both and I do prefer the old Ruger for sure. I actually have a couple brand new old stock ones that I’ll never swing too.👌
@@MrJoecanning yeah luckily my dad left a few lying around here and there all in pretty dang good condition.
How would you say the tibones compare?
I do concrete form work. 22 oz or 24 oz long handle blue grip estwing for daily use.
I used an m1 martinez for about 2 1/2 years. Great feeling hammer the grip just feels right for my hand.
Only issue for me was the sidepuller, claws and bolt. I always kept the bolt tight never abused my hammer but the bolt always broke every 4-6 months or so lol
The claws are fine when brand new but after a while of flicking nails out it wears out and doesnt grip anything after a little while and the claws are somewhat sensitive lol
How do the tibone stilettos compare to the old rugers?
What is going on with those rafters? Learn how to build then blow 1000$ on hammers lol.
There are a couple hidden gems out there that I really like. The Stiletto Ruger 14oz titanium patent pending (possibly made in the Ruger fire arms plant) and the Dalluge 16oz titanium Douglas style . Both with amazing balance!
I have both. The Ruger is my favourite.