Hammers Reviews

I am a residential remodeling contractor, and as such have the need to cut all sorts of materials. In the past, I have relied on the ever present Sawzall (another great tool) for most utility cutting needs. Unfortunately, the one thing that the Sawzall cuts only marginally is metal. While it is possible, the Sawzall leaves a rough, ragged cut, and unless carefully controlled, never a nice straight line. None of this is meant to trash the Sawzall - I couldn't get along without it. However, the Portable Bandsaw adds a dimension to cutting that I never had before.

I have found the Milwaukee Portable Bandsaw to be a highly effective tool that not only cuts much faster than either a Sawzall or a hotsaw, but leaves a much cleaner cut. In use, there is almost no vibration, great ease of control, and with a deep capacity, there is little I can find that this saw can't handle. It also makes for a much safer situation in those instances where I would normally use an abrasive hotsaw - the bandsaw cuts without any sparks, the hotsaw shoots a rooster tail of sparks that will ignite any nearby flammable material. Since most of my work takes place outside a carefully controlled shop environment, no sparks equals greater safety.

The blase is inexpensive and easy to replace. Go get it!

Wow! I love this hammer drill and sawzall combo set. The hammer drill is machined perfectly and the power that the drill delivers is just fantastic. I usually believe in buying all American made products, but I will gladly grant an exception. Milwaukee has taken the best of all worlds and put them together. The hammer drill is made in Germany, the batteries are made in Japan, and the sawzall in the US. Put these components together and you've created some of the best tools available. The only downside is that the sawzall drains the battery pack fairly quickly, but the battery does charge in about an hour. So, I think I'll get another battery. Quality, you do get what you pay for... Good job Milwaukee

For ten bucks I eliminated bandaids, stitches, weeks of not being able to do my job 'cause my hammer would have glanced off my chisel and applied th blow to my hand that I planned to deliver to the item being worked on. Every tool box needs one, and I'd be surprised if it ever wore out. Go for it- I promise you'll thank me for this advice! Bill

I have used the "Nailer" for the last 6 years.
Bought a new set. Only because I gave them away to my young helper.
The Nailer is the lightnest bag around. Used leather before,
too heavy. Weight kills the back! I use suspenders that "Nailers"
have availble.
Hey poeple, I don't sell these bags, I just know a good thing...

Using this yellow beauty, I tore up my driveway in less than a few hours. Now I have a nicely repaved driveway thanks to this hammer. I like to call it the "Queen Bee" since it's a nice beautiful yellow.

This for Everyday Joe, the guy who hasn't a lot of money, and isn't a carpenter. The price is right, the product is good.

Sure, it isn't carpentry-quality, but if all you need is to be ready to whack in a few nails to hang a picture, you are good to go with the "Olympia Industrial 60-322 16-Ounce Fiberglass Rip Claw Hammer."

At 16 oz., you can't go wrong. Heavier hammers exist, but lighter ones have their place.

I fully recommend the "Olympia Industrial 60-322 16-Ounce Fiberglass Rip Claw Hammer."

Anthony Trendl

I have used Makita, Dewalt and Bosch cordless drills before I purchased my panasonic. And nothing! can beat this drill for performance.

PROS:
1. With a decent drill bit, will drill through anything except cast concrete.
2. Small and compact, very usefull if working up step ladders. I find bigger drills more clumsy and akward since using my panasonic.
3.Excellent battery life and excellent chargers. If battery is too hot it will wait untill the battery has cooled down before charging, If too cold it will give the battery a slow charge to prevent damage.
4.Lockable chuck is a work of genuis, bits will never slip out ever!.
5.Plenty of torque to shame most drill drivers.

CONS:
1.Cheap plasticy case.
2.No slip ring on the chuck.
3.Thats it!

This drill is a masonary drill first and a screwdriver second, hence the pistol grip shape and only five torque settings. It's durable too as it is has has a lot of abuse since I've had mine and it performs as good as the day I bought it. Buy one and you will not be dissapointed!.

I am an electrician who uses his tools everyday. I have used nothing but Panasonic cordless tools for over 10 years now. When I first used this metal cutting kit, I was impressed. Threaded rod, unistrut, EMT conduit,and metal studs all cut cleanly and easily. Barely any de-burring is necessary. The battery capacity is amazing. With hard, everyday use, I need to charge only a couple times a WEEK! All the other brands would have you charging a couple times a day. You can feel the quality in the smooth drivetrains and balanced feel. The hammerdrill is also amazing. Driving 3/8" bits into concrete with the ease of many corded models makes this tool invaluable. All in all this combo kit is an excellent product and I recomend it to everyone. If you have never tried Panasonic cordless tools before, try them, and you'll be impressed.

k.harper

Excellent balance, the head won't slip off any nail and the nail puller pulled a pin with a head out of my wall.

After 2 years of going on a mission trip to inner-city Syracuse and fixing up houses, Stanley graphite hammers are undoubtedly the best. Of all the many hammers I shared, this was by far the most comfortable, and its balance and weight are also good.

The graphite also provides much more safety, as it only dents slightly and doesn't shatter like wood or fiberglass hammers. The grip is extremely comfortable, and I've never had my hammer (a 16 oz. Stanley graphite) slip. This 20 oz. version is ideal for any situation that doesn't require delicate driving. If you don't have one, get one.