CJ21

I am wondering is no worth the trouble and funds to buy a Stiletto Tools, Inc. TI14MC Titan 14-OunceTitanium Framing Hammer With Curved Handle for $89.00 bucks. Right now I own a 16 oz Task Force Hammer Its it a ok hammer for framing but it tires my hands and wisks out. I thought a Stiletto might be better.

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jordanski

seems like 16 oz. is running a little light for framing... how on earth do you move nailed material with a 16?

I use a 22 oz. Estwing and keep a 28 oz around for demo and the occasional heavy banging.

get an Estwing, a third the price and will last forever, whole hammer is one piece of steel, won't break and you can nail with the side face in close quarters, they are great...

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Warren

Estwings do break! I have used them for 25 years and have broken 2. Saw many other guys break them also. Many times the steel shaft breaks off inside the handle and cant bee seen but can be felt. They also get fractures and you can hear a distinct "ping" when they strike a nail. That being said though 4 hammers in 25 years is not too bad.

knucklehead

Once you use a stilleto you will not go back.

Dave R

I used the stilitto 14 oz titanium with curved wooden handle and loved it. I broke the handle and replaced it with their poly handle for $18.00. I love it even more now. it seems to fit my hand better and give me better control. I have not so big hands.

CJ21

Jordan, I guess I been getting by because I been in trade school for the last 2 years now that I am finishing up I feel that its time to upgrade. The 16oz hammer is getting old.

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bob14-0

Vaughan 23 oz California framer, found at Lowes or Home Depot for around $20. Awfully nice hammer.

HandyHails

Best on the market. I used to use the Craftsman 19oz framer, but switched to the Vaughan when they discontinued it. Works great. I don't use the magnet and frankly I wish is wasn't there because I don't like gimmicky tools. This hammer is the ticket for framing though. That's for sure.

I've also used plenty of hatchet handles on a California framer through the years. Takes some getting used to, but I liked it.

wellbuilthome

I have a T bone for demo and heavy framing but the wood handle is sweet for siding and sheathing plus its real lite in the hand . I don't hammer nails much but the stiletto wont pull your pants down ,get one you wont be sorry . You don't want to be starting a new job with a task force hammer you wont get any work done . The boss will have you looking for the sky hook in his truck all day .

woodworkbykirk

i have the 14 oz wood handle, love the thing but ive broken 2 handles in a year since i got it. might upgrade to the mini ti 14. all titanium 14oz

but the fact that they are proven to reduce carpel tunnel is a definite selling point. especially if your gonna be in this for a long haul

only time i switch to a different hammer is for tight quarters i find having such a long handle gets caught up when swinging it then i switch to my japanese hammer. im on my 2nd which needs to be replaced, has a fibreglass handle, the epoxy which bonds the head to hte handle has broken loose so it doesnt hit with the same force

as for estwings, ive broken 3 since 05', 1st one the handle snapped trying to side nail vinyl behind a oil tank, 2nd the handle bent the way you swing it so its like a curved handle. and the 3rd had a crack in it. cant stand the things anymore for balance.

had a vaughn bluemax for framing, the handle broke after a week of straight framing, got my money back

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XanadooLTD

Agree 10000%

Graham J

You will not be sorry you tried it. I like the hachet handles personally, but I guess dofferent strokes for different folks. Vaughn makes a 19oz. Bluemax that has a really nice ballance. I haven't tried it, but I handled one at a building supply. Once you use the magnetic nail set a few times, you will wonder how you ever got along without it. I would not get a hammer without it now.

BTW, I have two 14oz. Wood handled Stilettos, and a 23oz. Vaughn bluemax. I like the stilettos better.

Graham

DmitriyZ

I bought Stiletto 14oz about 4 years ago. Before i had FatMax 22oz(fiberglass handel). Love my Stiletto. Much lighter but do same work .

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wallmaxx

Since you may never own a Ferrari...at least own the Cadillac of hammers.

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strathd

Me too. 5 nails 5 sec. set boom.

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john5mt

dont people look at you funny luggin one of these around?

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WarnerConstInc.

If they do, you can get them right between the eyes with it. Bet they wont look at you funny again.

woodworkbykirk

guh, a dewalt tool belt.... how can you insult your stilletto by hanging off one

tried one. found it heavy, big but less storage as if the pockets are padded or stuffed if you will

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knucklehead

With all that stuff, where do you put the nails?