Comments on: New Traditional Hammers from Tools for Working Wood

By: Bones

Bones — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:16:48 +0000

Just how many hammers does ONE man really need to drive a nail ??
I have two (2) — just in case one walks off. But buy a good one !
The Guy that built my house had two too ….Good house.
Like wives, I can’t use but one at a time or the first one will leave.
Ever notice how many pencils you carry around ? Get one good one.

Then, Maybe I just don’t think about hammers as much as you do.
Let’s talk about something useful, fruitful, educational to all for a change.
No more hammers or work benches please !
Bones

By: Ixzed13

Ixzed13 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:34:19 +0000

I got to try the prototypes while visiting Joel’s store last August and must say it was exciting to be given the chance to drive some nails with a newly hand-made hammer. I like the slender handle which reminds me I am not using a framing hammer . Congrats to Tools for Working Wood for the new Kings County pattern hammers!
Daniel

By: wbtanner

wbtanner — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:33:34 +0000

I think you’ve misunderstood Christopher’s comment — he finds it uncomfortable, but doesn’t suggest that its wrong. I have slender hands for a male, but when I tried out the hammer at WIA the lightweight handle was for me a deal-breaker. While it’s true that women generally get slighted in the woodworking world (for instance the nearly total lack of women presenters at WIA), I don’t think this is one of them. I suggest you purchase one of these hammers, and if it feels wrong, send it back.

By: woodmagnet

woodmagnet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:25:41 +0000

Nice one offcut, but don’t forget the
sparky’s(electrician’s),bricklayers &
plumbers screwdriver’s too. ;0)

By: The offcut

The offcut — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:21:13 +0000

On the naming of hammers: you’ve missed out the Birmingham screwdriver (aka Liverpool screwdriver, Manchester screwdriver etc depending on your local prejudice in the UK.)

By: karincorbin

karincorbin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:07:04 +0000

I am surprised that in your review you did not consider that having a slender handle on the hammer was actually a good thing.

Nice to know there are quality hammers with slender handles. A hammer that fits a man’s hand is not very comfortable or effective in a woman or child’s hands.