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Post by jwr64 on Mar 21, 2008 6:17:16 GMT -6
How many use one?
How many would use one if it wasn't made out of a piece of tailpipe from a yugo?
What about one built out of Sch.80, 1 1/4 pipe. Clean out slot cut on a milling machine, No corners to let a crack start. Striking plate on top turned down and drove in the pipe to make a SOLID fit.
I built several last summer and give them to guys that I knew would abuse them. Not one complaint. Nothing collapsed, nothing beat up. All good reports.
Just trying to see IF maybe there would be a market for a heavy built tool. Their not cheap made and I sure can't sell them cheap.
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Post by bobwendt on Mar 21, 2008 6:41:37 GMT -6
never used one. I try to combine tools, lighten weight at as much as possible. but I use my trowel to not just dig the hole, but shovel dirt, so could the punch be used to shovel dirt too? if you need a hammer to use it then it would defeat my purpose of combining tools some. I carry the hammer when setting, to pound stakes, but not when cking and just doing remakes. as to your question, I guess I havn`t a clue, just throwing out some concerns I`m sure others would have with a punch vs a trowel. speaking of hammers, I have 3 (THREE) big dollar o`gorman hammers that the claw busted off about first few days of use. anyone want a deal on them and will pick up and no shipping, p.m. me. expensive isn`t always better. I got rid of about 8 of his "lifetime" sifters I wore out already too.
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Post by robertw on Mar 21, 2008 7:21:12 GMT -6
IMHO the O'Gorman hammer is designed to fail. It just can not take the stress involved with continuous use of driving stakes with out the digger eventually breaking off.
Bob, box up your digging hammers and mail them to me, I'll rebuild them for you.
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Post by Zagman on Mar 21, 2008 7:52:16 GMT -6
I'd love someone to build me a hammer that won't lose its digging blade and the weld thereof.....
Cable stake drivers too!
MZ
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Post by trappnman on Mar 21, 2008 8:23:33 GMT -6
A masons hammer has the pounding end and the blade edge- one piece construction.
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Post by Zagman on Mar 21, 2008 8:42:40 GMT -6
Oh, man, I can't use a masons hammer.....it'd be embarrassing in front of my dogs......LOL
The blade part I understand, but I like to hustle on stake driving and like the big heavy head for that.......
I have had most of my hammers break at the blade, but sometimes the heads also pop of the handle.
I'd like a one piece hammer, handle, blade, and head, all one piece. It's be like $400 for it to be made!
MZ
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Post by Wright Brothers on Mar 21, 2008 8:55:14 GMT -6
Brick hammer wont work for stakes here. I do carry one in the remake tools though.
The head slipping is caused by the wood getting wet then drying out. If you seal the end grain of the handle when new it helps. The easy on the fly fix is to soak the end of hammer in water to swell it up.
If I drove to all my sets I may like a hole punch. Usually have enough stuff to carry.
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Post by trappnman on Mar 21, 2008 9:17:13 GMT -6
that plowed up farmland you are showing, is all rocks? My masons hammer worked fine here, WY and KS with no problem. The only time I use a mini sledge, is rebar in frozen ground.
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Post by bobwendt on Mar 21, 2008 9:27:38 GMT -6
zag, are yours o`g`s too? if so he has a major engineering problem there, either that or a poop welder.
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Post by robertw on Mar 21, 2008 12:25:56 GMT -6
It is the engineering, doesn't have squat to do with the welding.
Zag, box up and send me a "good" cross peen hammer (fiber glass handle and american made) and I'll build you a good digging hammer (free).
As for the Masons hammers....If they came in 3# models then they would be usable for driving anchors.
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Post by trappnman on Mar 21, 2008 12:39:21 GMT -6
2 lbs- but you don't need 3 in most soils and if you don't, that extra weight makes a big difference. Even 2 oz on a framing hammer and work all day- and there is anoticible difference.
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Post by robertw on Mar 21, 2008 12:45:51 GMT -6
Well, most generally I need three pounds (origional hammer size) to get the anchors driven fast enough to keep me happy.
I preferr a 2 1/2# pound hammer before the digger is added (ends up being a 3 pounder) for the lighter work.
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Post by Stanley on Mar 21, 2008 15:04:10 GMT -6
 I cut down a 8 lb splitting maul, for driving pogo's and what few stakes I use. The 3 prog garden tool, I got for @ 5.00$. Use it all the time. I also use the badger tool for dirt holes. |
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Post by Corey on Mar 21, 2008 15:13:29 GMT -6
I bought a badger a couple years ago, I really like it....but i've about denutted myself a couple times trying to dig a hole....I must kneal just right to where that hoe end is just about the right angle and height to catch my nards...LOL
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Post by Wright Brothers on Mar 21, 2008 15:25:05 GMT -6
Been hammerin all my life and didn't know of such a thing as a 2 lb. brick hammer. Going to watch for one, anything to lose weight is good.  |
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Post by Freak( Jim V.) on Mar 21, 2008 15:34:25 GMT -6
Best one I have used is one Kaspar built. Did finally break blade off though. Nice long handle for leverage. Personally like a 4 or 5 pound hammer. Less swings and less time.Ogs swing nice but do break.
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Post by trappnman on Mar 21, 2008 16:26:08 GMT -6
32 oz- not quite 2 lbs, but close enough for me.
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Post by walkercoonhunter(Aaron L.) on Mar 21, 2008 17:37:12 GMT -6
i have 2 trapping hammers that i made and i havent found anything better....... i have a 2# and 3# sledge with a piece of leaf spring welded on the back of them....they work excellent..    |
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Post by jwr64 on Mar 21, 2008 18:57:12 GMT -6
I think I need to work on a good hammer. LOL
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Post by motrapperjohn on Mar 21, 2008 19:51:19 GMT -6
What is real good if you can find those taperd leaf spring, those work alot better than the thick ones. Keep your eyes open around old farms , they are most common on wagons and buggys.
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