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My 28oz estwing is destroying the joints in my arm.
looking to pick up something lighter, eyeing off a 16oz stiletto Ti or a Vaughan 23oz CF. Any other suggestions? what do you swing and what do you think of it?
I live in ausfalia so availability is an issue for a lot of brands/models

>> No.1166570

>>1166561
literally any fiberglass handle will be good, it is a hammer

>> No.1166572

>>1166561
Just get a 20oz estwing claw from bunnings for $50 I use it all day everyday with no worries.

The titanium hammers are probably great but they're so expensive and I haven't found anywhere that sells them what do you do for work?

>> No.1166607

>>1166572
I have one, prefer something with a longer handle

I'm a framer

>> No.1166609
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1166609

Get the Vaughan. Quality of a Vaughan can't be beat, and the wood handle is an absolute joy. Good stuff those.

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28 is a ton of weight and the metal handle is going to transfer a lot of energy back into your arm.

I run a 16oz dewalt. Have only had to replace the handle on one. I'm going for the sledge anytime the weight is even an issue. I wish the black grip paint would last longer and wouldn't mind a nail set like the vaughan, but that waffle head is no good for me. The smooth face lets me double this for trim work.

>> No.1166636

16oz stanley fibreglass handle. Owned 9 years and not broken yet.