And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
That one is the more common 3# hammer. 5# is just too heavy for most folks to use for any length of time. Every Estwing 3# that has been used for a year or more that I have seen the rubber handle is all bitched up. I've had a wooden handle one for 30+ years. Comes in handy when you need some friendly persuasion.
My local hardware says I need to call it an ‘engineer’s hammer’...in the great Woke state of Washington, (who would be spinning in his grave these days!)
I have an Estwing Fireside Friend. Been my buddy for wedge and sledge splitting for a LONG time. I use it mostly as a wedge I can hold onto anymore. It ain't really splitting anymore - just dropping a hammer (4# handheld onto the Fireside Friend.) Used it so much for so long that I've mushroomed the flat end. Keep the pointy end filed pretty nice though. Used it just day before yesterday.
Estwing's great beaters for the novice and known for their high shock value. To the elbow , wrist and shoulder. Guaranteed to outlast your arm. Orthopedic doctor's love em lol
When I was working at a front end shop I learned about a 5# hammer, with a 5# hammer & a drift I can move the world!
ReplyDeleteThat one is the more common 3# hammer. 5# is just too heavy for most folks to use for any length of time. Every Estwing 3# that has been used for a year or more that I have seen the rubber handle is all bitched up. I've had a wooden handle one for 30+ years. Comes in handy when you need some friendly persuasion.
DeleteHunter Biden recommends it, giving it a '5-rock' rating.
ReplyDeleteSmashes everything including your elbows, connective tissues and tendons.
ReplyDeleteBought the exact one over fifteen years ago. The only wear on it is the label is almost gone.
ReplyDeleteexcellent choice
ReplyDeleteMy local hardware says I need to call it an ‘engineer’s hammer’...in the great Woke state of Washington, (who would be spinning in his grave these days!)
ReplyDeleteIn hard rock gold mining country it's known as a double beater.
DeleteI have an Estwing Fireside Friend. Been my buddy for wedge and sledge splitting for a LONG time. I use it mostly as a wedge I can hold onto anymore. It ain't really splitting anymore - just dropping a hammer (4# handheld onto the Fireside Friend.) Used it so much for so long that I've mushroomed the flat end. Keep the pointy end filed pretty nice though. Used it just day before yesterday.
ReplyDeleteWe call those a fine alignment tool at woek.
ReplyDeleteEstwing's great beaters for the novice and known for their high shock value. To the elbow , wrist and shoulder. Guaranteed to outlast your arm. Orthopedic doctor's love em lol
ReplyDeleteIs the 4# worth the extra cost, or is the 3# sufficient?
ReplyDeleteWhat say you, CDub?
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