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American Hammers In The Uk?
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10-17-2008, 05:25 PM
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Nice Wood!
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American Hammers In The Uk?
Hi,this is my first post,i just wanted to know what hammers American carpenters prefer for day to day carpentry.My old estwing is tired and i would like to try something different [available in uk]. Thanks.
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10-17-2008, 07:25 PM
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The Duke
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk?
I use a Vaughan Rig Axe.
 Many here will be touting the titanium hammers.
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10-17-2008, 08:11 PM
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Pro
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk?
Stick to your old eswing, man, a classic never dies
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10-17-2008, 09:38 PM
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Sean
 
Trade: General Contractor
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk?
Estwings never die - when mine turns up missing or the next idiot runs a saw over it, I will probably give the TI a try
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10-17-2008, 10:20 PM
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Dodge 2500 6.7l Rules
Trade: General Contractor
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk?
I prefer a 32 oz Vaughn, for framing and trim. One hammer does it all.
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10-18-2008, 04:25 PM
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Nice Wood!
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk?
thanks guys
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10-18-2008, 07:30 PM
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topsail's trimcat
Trade: finish Carpenter/ renovations
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk? oh god, a 32 oz for trim as well, must be some beefy casings your installing to need a little extra mmph to get a joint to fit tight
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10-18-2008, 07:57 PM
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Member
Trade: Framing and Trimwork
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Re: American Hammers In The Uk?
i hit my 28 oz estwing with a circ saw. works fine. ran it over with a pick up works fine. now i really want to figure how i could break it. A friend of mine (not a carpenter) bought and estwing with a $10 warrant.y it made me laugh
Last edited by wooddan; 10-18-2008 at 08:03 PM. |
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