Estwing Tools

[DanielG]

I've got a 50 ft hose on mine. I've got a portable and an 80 gallon in the garage. It's also plumbed outside with quick connects. I use it whenever I can. I've also replaced a lot of my rotary tools with air. I've stopped burning out electric ROS sanders.

 

Still. for a small job a hammer is nice. I just don't get that many small jobs away from the shop. And when I do the $7 yellow handle is just fine.

[Jigfishn10]

My 20oz I've had since 1989.

 

Besides hammering nails and construction material into place, it makes nice spoons.

[J Francho]

That has a nice patina.

[Jigfishn10]

21 hours ago, J Francho said:

Quick question - I oil them after each use.  Should I do it before too?

If you're oiling after you use it, you're good to go. No need to have too much oil. Think of it like your reels. A few drops go a long way

 

 

You know @J Francho, I never even gave it a thought until you posted your question, I actually like your way better. Ever run a nail gun in hot humid weather? At some point you start shooting moisture out of the gun. Add drops after you use it just may provide a little protection inside the nailer.

[Mobasser]

16 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

If you're oiling after you use it, you're good to go. No need to have too much oil. Think of it like your reels. A few drops go a long way

 

 

You know @J Francho, I never even gave it a thought until you posted your question, I actually like your way better. Ever run a nail gun in hot humid weather? At some point you start shooting moisture out of the gun. Add drops after you use it just may provide a little protection inside the nailer.

Very true. We always oil before use so I can make sure my helpers oil our guns. Also agree on not much oil. With a brad or trim nailer, too much oil can splatter onto the work piece. You may never see it untill it's time to paint, when it will show up.With unpainted stain grade work, this is a big no no

[Jigfishn10]

27 minutes ago, Mobasser said:

Very true. We always oil before use so I can make sure my helpers oil our guns. Also agree on not much oil. With a brad or trim nailer, too much oil can splatter onto the work piece. You may never see it untill it's time to paint, when it will show up.With unpainted stain grade work, this is a big no no

Admittedly, I can't say I never had this happen to me, but sadly, I got my money's worth on the claw side of the hammer when I first bought it........Ah what the H3LL, if it wasn't for mistakes, we wouldn't have experience.

[Catt]

039725040374.webpI own about a half a dozen Estwing's, from a 12 oz leather handle to a 30 oz milled head framing hammer.

 

@Mobasser ya want another quality made product, I use a SKILSAW® 7 1/4" worm drive when framing & blacking in. I know all these youngster gonna talk about chop saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, & who quick they are. 

 

Before you can setup those fancy saws I'll be done!  ?

[Jigfishn10]

8 minutes ago, Catt said:

@Mobasser ya want another quality made product, I use a SKILSAW® 7 1/4" worm drive when framing & blacking in. I know all these youngster gonna talk about chop saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, & who quick they are. 

My 6 1/2" worm drive is still in service. Can't think of a better saw to go to a framing party with.

 

I still have a Paslode cordless framing nailer that takes a CO2 cartridge.

[Mobasser]

11 minutes ago, Catt said:

039725040374.webpI own about a half a dozen Estwing's, from a 12 oz leather handle to a 30 oz milled head framing hammer.

 

@Mobasser ya want another quality made product, I use a SKILSAW® 7 1/4" worm drive when framing & blacking in. I know all these youngster gonna talk about chop saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, & who quick they are. 

 

Before you can setup those fancy saws I'll be done!  ?

Catt, I'm glad you commented here. The Worm drive Skill is the best saw going. I love mine too. As for our Estwing hammers? We can say that they are hands down, the standard which others are judged by! I've seen more of these in the hands of every skilled tradesman than any other brand for almost 40yrs. The 71/4 worm gear Skillsaw is the same. Two of the best tools money can buy. I've seen many of the old Skill saws that were so banged up, but still workin just like new. Very hard to beat.

13 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

My 6 1/2" worm drive is still in service. Can't think of a better saw to go to a framing party with.

 

I still have a Paslode cordless framing nailer that takes a CO2 cartridge.

Great saw!

4 minutes ago, Mobasser said:

Catt, I'm glad you commented here. The Worm drive Skill is the best saw going. I love mine too. As for our Estwing hammers? We can say that they are hands down, the standard which others are judged by! I've seen more of these in the hands of every skilled tradesman than any other brand for almost 40yrs. The 71/4 worm gear Skillsaw is the same. Two of the best tools money can buy. I've seen many of the old Skill saws that were so banged up, but still workin just like new. Very hard to beat.

Great saw!

Catt, what lots of guys don't understand is the blade placement on the Worm gear saw. I cut right handed, and with the blade on the left I always have a clear view of the cut line. This makes for more accurate, faster cuts. I've seen too many 3 cut Charlie's using a sidewinder. Measure twice , but cut once. It's always been true. In the real world time is money.

[Fishes in trees]

I'm a recreational tool user, not a professional, but I like owning and using quality tools.  I think that the Crescent tools are good, but I've become convinced that the West German Knipex pliers are better.  Of course they cost more.

[Tim Kelly]

Knipex pliers and Bahco adjustable spanners. Just worth the extra cost.

[Way north bass guy]

Here's my Estwing fleet. The nail hammer was my dads, it’s pushing 40 years old. It’s been used for chiseling small flagstone for so many years now, it’s pretty much a ball peen hammer now. A new electrical tape handle job every few months and it’s good to go, I use it pretty much every day at work. The bigger one is my 3lb stone hammer that I use when I’m chiseling larger rocks when building a fireplace. It also works great as a “persuader” sometimes when you need a little more umph to get something moving along. 

[Mobasser]

41 minutes ago, Way north bass guy said:

Here's my Estwing fleet. The nail hammer was my dads, it’s pushing 40 years old. It’s been used for chiseling small flagstone for so many years now, it’s pretty much a ball peen hammer now. A new electrical tape handle job every few months and it’s good to go, I use it pretty much every day at work. The bigger one is my 3lb stone hammer that I use when I’m chiseling larger rocks when building a fireplace. It also works great as a “persuader” sometimes when you need a little more umph to get something moving along. 

Nice. I have a 3lb stone hammer just like yours. It belonged to my dad