My old Estwings: 16-ounce curved claw model with leather handle on left; 20-ounce rip hammer on right. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). But as nice as those hammers are, even with their poly fiberglass handles, one of our favorites is still the Powerstrike Framing Hammer. Thanks to the forging process and the alloy Estwing goes with, it’s claiming to be even lighter than titanium. To claim the full warranty a registration form may need to be completed - please check the paperwork enclosed with this product when purchased.

Hammers have been around for a long time, and major brands have long figured out how to make a good hammer.A smart contractor puts his money where he needs it, often over time and in the interest of longevity of production life. Lead times are shown on the product and trolley pages and are always advertised in working days (Monday to Friday). I do not feel that he is any kind of financial bind since he purchased a new home last year to have his children in a better school district. It has a Permacap steel head, and an interlocking steel claw, giving the Al-Pro hammer added strength and durability where it’s needed.

Consequently, I’ve earned a reputation of never needing something unforseen on a job, and my crews know in a pinch that I certainly have the loaner rotohammer/high torque/laser/cable mapper/whatever that will help them knock a job out of the park. But, how your contractor or any contractor spends his money, be it a side by side atv, snowmobile, RV…. As I discussed a few years ago, the main purpose of titanium-handled hammers is to reduce recoil shock and vibrations. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.The Estwing AL-Pro is made from a forged aluminum alloy (aircraft grade), which is lighter than titanium. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. This hammer offers several new technologies, but they seem to be rooted in solid and established theory. But you also have to be ready for startup and service which is very expensive with all the new computerized gauges and meters. The Stilettos are the best all round hammer and just ask a “Monday morning jobsite showoff if he prefers a VW over a Mercedes despite the fact that they both take you from point A to B.