New in Box Hammer problems

[danski]

I recently purchased a Stanley 20-ounce curved claw Steelmaster Hammer and it is a beauty.

But I knew right away I couldn't live with the rubber handle so I ordered up a custom wood handle of exotic wood for it.

In its first use, I noticed it acquired marks on the hammer head and while pulling a nail it suffered a scratch along its shank.

My question is if I send this tool back to Stanley, will the company buff out the marks on the hammer head and also the scratch along the shank?

Also, will I be out the custom exotic wood handle?
The company wouldn't replace it with a standard rubber handle under some guise of "factory specs," would it?

Thanks ahead of time for your advice.

 

[danski]

I recently purchased a Stanley 20-ounce curved claw Steelmaster Hammer and it is a beauty.

But I knew right away I couldn't live with the rubber handle so I ordered up a custom wood handle of exotic wood for it.

In its first use, I noticed it acquired marks on the hammer head and while pulling a nail it suffered a scratch along its shank.

My question is if I send this tool back to Stanley, will the company buff out the marks on the hammer head and also the scratch along the shank?

Also, will I be out the custom exotic wood handle?
The company wouldn't replace it with a standard rubber handle under some guise of "factory specs," would it?

Thanks ahead of time for your advice.

 

[The Big D]

Tell the truth, my brother!!!!

I think this is quite funny: suspect some will think otherwise. Regardless, I have your 6!

Be safe.

 

[Big Cholla]

IIRC, Stanley had some QC problems in the 20 oz. line a few years ago. They will claim that you didn't use a bore guide while cleaning it and that voids their warranty.

Besides the 20 oz. was probably a little heavy in recoil for you. Try a 16 oz. next time.

I would sell it at the next Hammer Show and buy an Estwing. ...

............. Big Cholla

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...I think danski qualifies for the first annual I COULD F-UP AN ANVIL AWARD...



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[mtb1bkr]

Did you marr it on a home casted nail or was it one of those mass produced, plated nails? I think manufactures usually frown when you use their products on home made stuff.

Bill

 

[Milton]

I have the same hammer you do and as I use it around old fireplaces I get a lot of carbon buildup on the hammer face.Just how do you clean this stuff off???

 

[pred]

I saw the Subway beating in Philadelphia, The Perp just starting attacking a guy on the subway with a hammer,,,, And the guy getting beat on just took it,,,,, Unarmed,,, It was not a nice video............... If you send the hammer back in you may get one with a lock back.

 

[FrankD45]

Are you sure they are scratches? Is it possible you are seeing traces of lead? If so, you can buff it with Chore Boy.

 

[oldRoger]

I know that I will be subjected to flaming for saying so, but a light fast Stanley is always better, I suggest a 9mm model, and use nothing but 18ga gold dot brads. You may need more than one brad for a 2X4, but actual street results prove that the combination works.
No lead headed nails ever!

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

I prefer the 18 oz. It may be lighter but it travels faster, as opposed to the bigger but slower 20 oz. I in now way perceive the 18 oz to be a girly weight.

what do you think?

 

[Andy Griffith]

I only use home forged nails for all my tasks,
except when going out on a limb...

Then, I buy the really good stuff from True Value...#8D in stainless!

Stainless is much smoother and you can hammer them faster into boards. They are the only reliable ones to use when "the going gets tough."

You never know when someone is going to single you out and say...
"HEY! I'VE GOT A BARN TO RAISE!"

You better have enough nails to get through such a rough thing- and I wouldn't trust it to one of those new fangled hammers that come with rubber handles.

Rubber will fail. It's not a question of if...it's a question of when. I'm not going to take a chance on it failing. We need to post a sticky on the failures of rubber handles and see exactly how many there...

I'm going to stick with my old Stanley hammers that my father used, and his father before him.

The bluing on my hammers my be old and scratched, but it's true every time.

 

[gasmanmd]

This thread is absolutely useless without pictures!!

 

[ParadiseRoad]

Originally posted by gasmanmd:
This thread is absolutely useless without pictures!!

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[ditrina]

Originally posted by ParadiseRoad:

Originally posted by gasmanmd:
This thread is absolutely useless without pictures!!

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Isn't this from the "Handy Andy" collection circa 1956/1960??

 

[johnhiram]

The evidence suggests you're a newb to hammering.

Learn the four safety rules of hammering, get some training and come back.

Don't worry about exotic woods or grips at this point. Stick to the basics.

 

[don12]

I have had mine for six years, no problems great thing to hit the nail on the head with. Don

 

[Hamden]

My father left me his PLUMB 20oz FA571. It's well used but solid and all original. What's its mfg date? And what's it worth? Actually I think he stole it from a worker. Maybe I better check the hot hammer list.

 

[gasmanmd]

If it's at least 95% I might be interested. How is it for concealed carry? Or is it too big for that?

 

[Hamden]

I don't know about concealment. The holster for it rides low and outside waistband. If you were to try IWB carry the claws might claw you, especially with tight pants. Manbag carry? That might work. Sorry, it's not for sale. I am sentimentally attached to it.