
Milwaukee Drilling Hammer, Nail Pullers, and Pry Bars
Milwaukee Hand Tools Make Challenging Jobs Less Challenging Coming this fall, Milwaukee Tool will grow their hand tool solutions even further with a 3 lb Drilling Hammer, Nail Pullers, a Molding Puller, and Pry Bars. Milwaukee looks to provide better versatility, accessibility, and durability to these tools. They seem specifically designed for demolition and remodeling […]

Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammers
Having already reviewed the Stiletto titanium remodeler hammer and the Stiletto fiberglass handle hammer, new models always pique our interest. This week, Milwaukee Tool announced new Stiletto TiBone 3 titanium hammers. Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer Details Near as we can tell, the only difference is the new anti-rotational face and redesigned magnetic nailset. The new […]

DeWalt XP Hammer Highlights 14 New DeWalt Hammer Models
The new DeWalt XP Hammer series focuses on “More Swing, Less Sting” vibration dampening designs. According to DeWalt, the XP series gets its advantage from the grip, reducing vibration by 35% while improving the durability of the material by 25%. The shaft design helps out as well with a geometry that dissipates vibration better than […]

Milwaukee Hickory Hammer Blends Classic Style with Modern Design
The new Milwaukee Hickory Hammer is a welcome addition for many Pros who just want that classic style. Hickory handles are popular thanks to their vibration dampening abilities. That comfort level often trumps the extreme durability that you get with a steel framing hammer. Other options like composite handles and titanium heads are fantastic, but […]

Estwing AL-Pro Shot Hammer Review
You may have seen some of the dead-blow hammers and mallets running around. When you strike an object, especially something hard, shot inside deadens the blow. This is in contrast to the vibration and bounce back you get from a traditional model. Now we have the Estwing AL-Pro Shot Hammer. This is a different application […]

Honey Badger Demo Fork Review
Very often before the more refined work can begin on a job, the old stuff has got to go. The problem is that the old stuff wasn’t put in place to be temporary – it’s stuck there. So you need a tool to apply some brute force to “encourage” it to make way for new […]

New Crescent Fiberglass Rip Claw Hammers Headed to Stores
Crescent recently announced its new Crescent Fiberglass Rip Claw Hammers available in 16- and 20-ounce sizes. The hammers feature a non-slip flared foot handle, nylon-jacketed solid fiberglass core, Permabond construction between the handle and lacquered head, magnetic nail starter for one-handed nailing overhead and in tight spaces, and a forged finish with contrasting polished strike face, poll, cheek […]

How to Remove Tile the Easy Way – Like a Pro
Near the top of the list of difficult jobs to avoid is tile removal. But somehow you drew the short straw and it’s time to get on with it. It’s discouraging to ask for professional advice and hear “it’s not that easy” every time. But you do have some options to make the job less […]