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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Deadblow hammer |
For many years I've just used a cheap steel ball pein hammer - with the striking surface highly polished. It's getting to that time of year when I insist that other people buy me tools. I've never used a deadblow for fretting but I am curious has to how effective (or better for fretting) these type of hammers are. |
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| Author: | patmguitars [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
Hi Michael It works very well. It is an noticeable improvement over the traditional fret hammer that you find at luthier supplies stores. I noticed that bounce is reduced and that I don't have to hit down as hard for the same results. All in all, I am quite happy with it and would buy it again if I had to. Pat |
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| Author: | Rene [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I got a 1# deadblow hammer at Lowes. Not in the tool department, but in the laminate flooring installation section. $17.98 Rene |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I love my deadblow hammer for fretting! I highly recommend trying one. I got mine from http://hammersource.com/ It has interchangeable faces of varying hardness. I find it quite useful for other things as well, but it's a dream for fretting. For that, I use the nylon face. |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I love my deadblow hammer for fretting! I highly recommend trying one. I got mine from http://hammersource.com/ It has interchangeable faces of varying hardness. I find it quite useful for other things as well, but it's a dream for fretting. For that, I use the nylon face. |
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| Author: | Flori F. [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I like mine. It doesn't bounce and doesn't dent frets. |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I purchased the StewMac deadblow fretting hammer a while back and it works real good for me. Fred |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
BTW, the hammer I use, shown in the photo above, has 1 1/4" diameter faces. They have other sizes of the same hammer at hammersource.com, but this one feels like the right size to me. |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I too used a steel hammer for years. Switched to a deadblow from HF, won't go back. Todd's looks like a nice upgrade, though. Another Pat |
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| Author: | wolfsearcher [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
hi just want to make sure .. is that the new deadblow hammer from stu mac that yer on about with the shot filled head ? and how many of you use it for tapping the fret ends in prior to using an arbor press ? |
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
how does this one compare to the LMI hammer (bronze/urethane heads)? Thanks. |
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| Author: | woody b [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Deadblow hammer |
I use a 16 ounce clawhammer for fretting. I may get myself a deadblow hammer for Christmas. |
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