Estwing Tools

[Lil Foot]

CaveCreekRay & RCW mentioned Estwing hammers in the Cast Iron Thread. I am a big fan of these tools. I had an uncle who was "Handyman to the Stars" and when I was about five, I was "helping" him pound nails in scrap lumber. I missed, and damaged his wood handle hammer. He was very understanding & forgiving, and gave me an old Estwing hammer. (that I couldn't hurt)
Been a fan ever since.
I currently own a blue handle & a green handle rip hammer, a hatchet, a camp axe, and their Geological Gad Bar. (best small digging bar on the planet)

 

[bcp]

I've always liked their leather handled tools.

Bruce

 

[Lil Foot]

I've heard from some pro framers that they don't like them because the handle transmits too much shock/vibration to the user- I've never found that to be the case, but I'm no pro, either.

 

[RCW]

Got a few...including my grandfather's hammer.

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[skeets]

Lil Foot,, How do you like the camp ax? Does it hold a good edge how is it balanced. a product review if you dont mind!

 

[85Hokie]

I've heard from some pro framers that they don't like them because the handle transmits too much shock/vibration to the user- I've never found that to be the case, but I'm no pro, either.

Used an Estwing for about 10 minutes years ago.......I'll take a wooden handle hammer any day - nice tool, well made but does vibrate badly !

 

[Lil Foot]

Lil Foot,, How do you like the camp ax? Does it hold a good edge how is it balanced. a product review if you dont mind!

I bought it for the 5th wheel, so weight & bulk were a major factor in sizing. It is a little light compared to a full size axe, and the edge seems to be decent. Not as good as a competition axe by any means, but probably better than a True Temper or like axes. For chopping around the 5th wheel camp, or when I go Rhino camping, (pic) it can't be beat for it's size. I like the geometry & thin head, handles very light & accurate. Handle is nice & "grippy". Decent hammer also.
Great tool if you don't expect full size, full weight performance.

 

[skeets]

Thanks, I was looking for something ,like you said for around camp. And I am hell on wood handles,,,lol ,, I picked up an Ox ax last trip up nord, there was a family hardware store that was closing and had a yard sale on everything in the store, gawd I wish I had a trailer truck But for 40 bucks American I got this, I have never had an ax that cuts like this,,I love it

https://www.kctoolco.com/ox-head-ox-20-h-1257-universal-forestry-axe-hickory-handle-1250g/

 

[Daren Todd]

Anyone know a good source for replacement wooden handles? Got a large ball pein hammer and my 4lb flogging hammer that I busted the handles on several weeks ago. No one in town carries replacement wooden handles for them

 

[Lil Foot]

And I am hell on wood handles,,,lol ,,

I know what you mean- I'm a lot better than I used to be, but lately I have been on the lookout for these- sold under the Stanley, Roughneck, & Vaughn. The fiberglass/plastic handles appear unbreakable. (at least so far)