I didn’t kno Jack black builds decks on the side

Best video i have seen for comparing each of the top tier brands of hammers. Thanks!

Csroenter 50 yrs. Stick built houses for 25 yrs all hand driven nails. Started with an Estwing I til it beat up my arm. Switched to a Vaughn 999, 20oz, wood handle, straight claw, smooth face. Tried a couple Titaniums went back to the Vaughn. I think now they cost under $50. I've seen the nail starter magnet on the Titaniums fall out and the side nail pull out is about the same as rolling the nail out with the claw. For me it's the Vaughn 999 all day

I find when I’m on a site, or framing with framing hammers, If I’m ever needing to pull a bunch of nails I’m not using my hammer anyways, I’m using a small light nail puller, which I don’t notice on my belt anyways.

Great video ! Lots of insights and practical tips !

Use a 2x4 scrap sideways and use it for leverage for pulling nails. It will save your elbow.

Made me laugh when you said “I bet one of you have this hammer or you dad or grandfather!” When my grandfather gave me my first tool kit when I was younger, that was the EXACT same hammer and had about the same wear on it! Still have it for the memories as he passed recently

You had me at “if you breath air”

First, This channel is so underrated I watch you daily

Thank you. Very clear and helpful. I'd go probably for the Stiletto and modify my tool belt for slide with a strong slick material or just a wider opening with maybe a magnet near the top to keep it in. It looked impressive to me, especially pulling out nails.

Excellent video! Question, what diamondback pouches are you wearing in your video? Seeing their functionality, I believe I’m now sold.

Great video! To help slide the hammer into the Diamondback hammer holster, use some electrical tape on the butt end of the rubber handle of your hammer.

Dr. Decks what is the music you used at the start of the video? I dig it

Great talking points you made on all these hammers, nice job!

Damn you got me with breathing air. I found my estwing framer in an alley behind my parents house when I was a kid still got it today. Used it yesterday.

Bloopers in the video is why I subscribed

My dad has a couple estwing but I don’t know how to know if they are old

I used an Estwing long handled framer for years. As someone below mentioned, it was the go-to hammer for form work back in the day, because you could screed the top of a wall with the shaft! Death to your hand if you framed with it all day though, and I eventually bought a California framer. All my tools got stolen just as I bought this former trap house to gut and remod, so I bought a DeWalt 14oz (!) Framer, haven't tried it yet but it's lighter than my old finish hammer, lol. I had tools older than I am, I really miss my Stanley #136, and this crazy huge pair of wire tying pliers with bypass cutters on either side. Weight makes a difference since you use a hammer not very often in production framing, mainly finishing off toenails or nail that the gun didn't fully set. I also prefer the smooth face, as I can use my framer as a finish hammer for punch list stuff without having to swap out hammers. On that note, a cement coated 16 needs to be driven in a single swing; the friction softens the resin which then hardens again, cementing the nail into your stick of wood - if you tapetty-tap it in, the cement will not work as advertised. Finish nails, by contrast are not typically cement coated, do tap away, finish nails are supposed to be seated slightly below flush, which requires a nail set to accomplish, waffle marks in natural finish wood are not pretty if you happen to get rambunctious, seen it too many times. I do like that Martinez M4, THAT is a finish hammer: the squared top allows you to reach into tight corners, or up against a window frame, for example, and the mini claw at the end of the big claw, same principle. I had a generic hammer with a similar design though steel, that so far, I've been unable to replace. Another feature to look for is a soft rubber butt for tapping snug fitting finish pieces in place without marring soft woods. 😱 Otherwise, use a piece of scrapwood between the hammer and the finish piece, a piece of lath or whatever - use a bit of lath or a shim under your hammer if you have to pull a finish nail as well, as it will otherwise mar your piece.

Great video thanks for your opinions

Do you have any articles or journals to about that?

I love my M1 , where are you guys from?

As the son of a concrete guy I grew up with long neck estwing. Handles don’t break and you use the neck of the handle to scrap forms. I now rock the Martinez and it’s superior to the stiletto for the main reason that you can buy every part of the hammer. Cant be said for the tibone. You can get new head faces but your hoses when you break a claw, handle or wear out the grip.

When you’re pulling nails, you don’t need a side puller or a lark hook claw. You can just hook into the nail with the claw and move your hammer side to side. It’s way easier. For the wood handles, using a rasp on the bottom part of the handle makes it way easier to grip. Get rid of the factor varnish on the wood and use some linseed oil instead to preserve the handle. You can also make a new handle custom to your hand type too which is nice. I like a longer handle.

using galvanized nails driving nails in pressure treated lumber with nots may make pulling nails a little harder lol

Thank you great video Martinez and one M1 finish hammer that’s what I’m getting

Tape on the end of your stiletto make it slide in and out of your hammer holster very easily.

Estwing is one of my favorite brand

The point you made right off the bat with the estwing is crucial; over price and cool guy features should be function specifically to your work.

stiletto 12s axe handle outdoors, stiletto 10s axe handle indoors ..... Absolutely love Em, should have got them 20 years ago..... Worth Every Penny

If you want to start the nail with the Estwing, put the nail in the rear claw and swing it how you would regularly... Then lift and flip your hammer over and keep going.

Yo what brand bags are those I liked the one where you put your hammer in

Hi you need to have a look at the English company kinetic customs Nighthawk V2 F-16 hammer I bought one and I prefer it over the martinez hammer

Martinez developed the Stilettos design. I stick by Martinez Hammers having used all the hammers that you compared. Price point my first hammer was Estwing. My hammer now is Martinez M1

I think my knees my right hip and both shoulders are titanium .I may be wrong though But five joint replacements by 56 is good going 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We use all screws in Decks here in Michigan

The head nod and airplane part was funny. Most of it.

Love my mini 14 and I also have the diamond back hammer sheath I wrapped the bottom 2 or so inches in electrical tape and my hammer slips right in and out

honestly the perfect hammer in my mind would be the m4 head with a wooden stiletto handle.

Does the Martinez help quite a bit with wrist and elbow pain? My arm is WRECKED from driving nails all day doing formwork. Been considering seeing some kind of specialist for the pain. I just ordered a Martinez m1 so I hope it helps even just a little bit

What’s the pouch u use

what about Vaughan?

lol, I noticed that his wooden handle stiletto was sunk in, meaning that head is about to come off... young framers lol

I wore the milled face off of 4 estwings, my first one has all the patterns worn off the handle

1:57 lol I never ever work without my belt... If you aren't wearing it you aren't getting paid. I also got a stiletto yesterday and Its actually crazy how much better It feels in my hands and on my waist, I think Im a long light hammer type guy

Ive 2 estwing brick hammers. 20oz amd 22oz its mad the difference in just 2 ounces .

Martinez made the stiletto ti-bone and updated it with his own company

I lost my framing hammer which had a flat claw, never pulled out nails easily but the side claw worked well. What is the point of a claw hammer with a flat claw, as you showed in the vid even on the expensive hammers you just used the side claw?

No offense, but don't hang your hammer anywhere unless you want to kill someone.

Which Diamand back tool bags are those?

My hypertough wood handle smooth face is a favorite luxury hammer I own. Well balanced, light weight, very durable as well. Yours hammers are alright I guess.

What tool bags do you have on?

I’m looking for a good 24-28oz hammer… any suggestions

That compressor driving me nutz. You should have tossed one of those hammers over there knocking him out.

I’m with @samuel Shonhart Fishing You had me at if I breathe air. Damn it if it’s not good too see humor in the field

you start the nail in the claw of the estwing or craftsman or whatever traditional hammer you have, trust me

I have a mini 14. Best damn hammer I've ever used. Love it. I hand bang my decks off out on the coast here in Washington. Like rite on the Pacific. And rust is a issue with all other but this ti hammer. Nothing but goods!!!

Great video

qualified carpenter here, id just like to point out you never need to be flicking nails with the side puller like that, you can place your other hand on it to avoid it from pinging away

I breathe air, subbed

Good point about the claw.. maybe Martinez will make a head for the titanium shaft!

A magnetic hammer must be pretty innacurate at starting exactly where you need, particularly for skew nailing.

Those Stilettos are really nice. Would love to have one but I do concrete construction and if I walked out with one I'd probably get my ass kicked

i can relate to breathing air... definitely subbing

I’m from the UK so estwing is my go too. But good review

You should look at Ernie villarino’s hammer as well! It’s up there!

Why not use screws instead?

Nice vid

If you owned that estwing for 50 years the handle would have turned green already.

Should've tested head hardness by beating hammer on hammer, which is handy for demo jobs, although they'll say you shouldn't do

I have an Estwing rock hammer that was my dads

Just put the M1 head on the M4 shaft, little bit heavier but better head 🤌

I hate planes and gardeners blowers while i’m talking 😂

This is funny bc I have an estwing 20 and 22 that I use everyday and im looking to up grade.

@14:30 I want to see which of these hammers can drive that nail

The Martinez hammer has a steel head and the stilleto is all titanium that makes it lighter

I don't know why YT recommended this. My only hammer is a 22oz DeWalt steel hammer, used a few times per year when I need to pulverize something. 🤣

Actually the M4 is lighter than the Mini 14, The M4 is 12 OZ. It probably feels heavier because all the weight is in the head, where as the weight is balanced in the Mini 14.

Where your Douglas hammer $180? Also no waffles, ‘92 porter Cable 3 1/2” air framer - and a ‘89 Vaughan hammer for my deck builds

I Love my Martinez M4

Mark martinez is respnsible for both brands shown guys ? He became convinced the super strong but super lightweight properties of titanium would benefit framers .His first company STILETTO was made a offer he could not refuse from milwalkee tools to sell out ! He took the money and started martinez !

I just put an M1 head on my M4 handle and I’m in heaven. Try it out

Hmm Pacific Northwest?

My dad uses one rn lmao 😂he’s had his for over 7 years I just bought another stiletto hammer

Eastwing as to be the best based on price and quality 👌

You do know Martinez is the designer of the stiletto hammer right?

That estwing isn’t 50. Maybe 10-20. Those handles usually go green around 30.

M4 is 12 oz and the mini 14 is 14 oz

Every framer I know keeps the hammer behind their back near the tailbone, I don't anyone who keeps it in a slip pouch in front of themselves.

Blue Grass is the best hammers ever made but they quit making them a few decades back. You ever come across one of them at a flea market or yard sale......pick it up.

Why didn't you have your nail bags on!?!?

I got a tb3 15 for 249

You gotta rehaft that stiletto 12 oz and oil the handle in the future for gods sake.

Every california framer has a side puller if you pry sideways with it 🧠💥

You don't hang a hammer on a f****** joist, you hang it on your belt/bags

You look like Dan from tools in action 😂

I'll just stick to the estwing 👍using my dads like its going out of style and it will probably be passed down to my kids.

Martinez is a titanium handle, steel head

Me and dr decks have the same Martinez hammer lol

Its funny that hammers are such a talking point when they get used far less than they used to when guys actually swung those things all day long

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