there are quite afew people here(contractor talk) that use dalluge hammers and have nothing but great things to say about them
Dalluge framing hammers?
I just pick up a Dalluge 16 oz trim hammer, I wondering is there 20 oz decking and 21 oz framing hammers just as good?
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I have the 16 oz titanium framer (the Douglas pattern one). It is a fantastic hammer. I prefer it to my stiletto for framing
What is the difference between the decking and framing hammers?
I've never heard of a decking hammer.
I've never heard of a decking hammer.
checkered face vs. smooth faceWhat is the difference between the decking and framing hammers?
I've never heard of a decking hammer.
I thought the decking hammer had a checkered face?
You mean sheathing or decking as in deck boards? I dont use nails on deck boards, but a smooth face is for any finished product, I.e. siding, facia, window and door trim, ect...I thought the decking hammer had a checkered face?
I use a waffle head to tack roof sheeting on and for framing, although I am primarily use guns, and am usually the cut man.
Ok so you would get the Dalluge 21 oz framing hammer? I have a Vaughan 20 oz hammer but the handle is to short.
I have never used a Dalluge or Vaughan. I used a 22 oz Estwing from age 13 to 27, then bought a Tibone. I like the Tibone. As little as I use a hammer (I use guns. Usually just toe nail rafters and tack sheeting and add an occasional spike by hand. As well as concrete forms, of course) I could use anything, but I like the Tibone.Ok so you would get the Dalluge 21 oz framing hammer? I have a Vaughan 20 oz hammer but the handle is to short.
I still use a 20 oz Estwing for siding and cornice, 16 oz Plumb for trim.
Considering treating myself to a 14 oz Stilleto for trim and siding. :whistling:laughing:
Dalluge bulldawg 21 oz is my go to over my vaughan 19 oz and sad to say most days like it over my stiletto but mainly cause the stiletto is a curved handle
When I was doing carpentry work, I was hand driving.
I still hand drive rafters, joists and headers to king studs but for everthing else you cant beat a hitachi 83 or hitachi coil gun for decking. I have been concidering jumping on the ti hammer bandwagon for a good siding hammer. Got a bunch of wavy cedar to put up next week.
The 16oz titanium dalluge is a great framing hammer. Not that anyone should need to do so these days, but you can drive 16s or 20s all day long with it if you need to - no need for a 20oz or other steel hammer. I'm at least as efficient with it as I was with my 22oz Estwing, and my hips and wrists feel better at the end of the day.
Nice. I think I'm going to pick one of these up, once I figure out what I want.Jason Y. said:Decking has a textured face it's not quite smooth.
Dalluge hammers have an awesome balance and is the best steel / wooden handle combo still in production the milled faces take FOREVER to flatten out I am the proud owner of a 21 oz framer just excellent their quality is bar none in handles and steel mu 21 oz swings like a 19 oz Vaughan but is 2 ounces heavier I might pick up a 16 oz trim hammer myself for those rare occasions i do delicate work . Their titanium hammers are the best wood handle ti hammers not china made , broken handle every week like the stilettos also all dalluges are made in the USA by vaughan
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the dalluge decking hammer is very cool because it is smooth but has a sandpaper texture to it so you get the best of both worldsCJ21 said:I thought the decking hammer had a checkered face?
I didn't know about decking hammers till I read this. One more thing to add to the tool tab.
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Dont most peaple put texture on their smooth hammers when they buy them anyway?the dalluge decking hammer is very cool because it is smooth but has a sandpaper texture to it so you get the best of both worlds
i personally do but why do that when you can get a far superior sandpaper like texturechewy said:Dont most peaple put texture on their smooth hammers when they buy them anyway?
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