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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Crawford View Post
    I'll probably end up with another one too but I couldn't resist ordering one of these
    You'll love it. It's what was known in England as an 'Exeter pattern' hammer.

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    I got a 12 oz Leather Handle Estwing Rip Hammer 35 years ago and it has served me well. Full forged head and handle.

    https://www.estwing.com/collections/...hammer-leather
    Sharp solves all manner of problems.

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    Actually it is a Blue Grass hammer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles Guest View Post
    You'll love it. It's what was known in England as an 'Exeter pattern' hammer.
    This thing is cool, looking forward to trying it. I like the 14oz weight.

    IMG_5703.jpg

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    +1 on the Warrington. That and a pattern hammer are my two most used in furniture making.
    "A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".


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    I go to big box stores and fondle the toys, I mean tools, and make a selection.

  7. #37
    I got a new hammer today. I got an Estwing 16 oz claw hammer. It is a great hammer .

  8. #38
    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Wilson View Post
    I got a new hammer today. I got an Estwing 16 oz claw hammer. It is a great hammer .
    Congratulations, you must have gone thru a pile of 'em to get a great one ! I'd say you nailed it and handled it well. Now
    you are ready to claw your way to the top with a bang. Never use it for breaking up concrete...borrow
    a hammer for the rough stuff !!

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    Passed by a friends junque store the other day and came home with these. (10 bucks he charged me)

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    This one looks to be hand forged.

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    Stand for something, or you'll fall for anything.

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    Recently Candy, my wife, saw something at Lee Valley she wanted so a few things were added to the order including this:

    Estwing Claw Hammer.png

    Not long ago one of these was also purchased:

    Pocket Hammer.png

    The Estwing is still in transit. Found an Estwing rip hammer for $2 about a year ago. The nail puller blades set them apart.

    jtk
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