I'm a firm believer in using the best quality tools you can afford....but these run to a pretty penny here in the Down Under..(see my prices here) Stone Buster
Just wondering if they are worth it? $260 for a hammer?
I've wanted to buy some of their tools just to see what that price would get me but I'm just a poor landscaper - plus, I don't do that much natural stone work myself, trying to save my knees.
If everyone sends me a little money, I'll buy one and try it out. Then I will print a review.
Hey FE...I sent you a cheque for a dollar to test the tools with...but after The bank charged me for the cheque, then postage to the US, plus the envelope, VAT, UPS and import duty you now owe me $4.36 Usd. I'd be happy to send a Tax Invoice when you send me the money but you need to send another $3.00 for printing of the invoice and Postage, plus tax on the stamp.
I have 4 carbide chisels. They run about 100 each but they are well worth it. I have had them for a couple years. Once you use a carbide chisel you will never go back.
I also bought a carbide masons hammer but I found it too big to use, it's 3 lbs. Cost about 160 and it sits in the bag. The hammers we use the most is a spalding hammer. It is great for chipping stone and only cost about 25 bucks. Made of steal. They work much better than your typical rock pick hammer. I don't think t&h has them. I have had a hard time finding them.
I have 4 carbide chisels. They run about 100 each but they are well worth it. I have had them for a couple years. Once you use a carbide chisel you will never go back.
I also bought a carbide masons hammer but I found it too big to use, it's 3 lbs. Cost about 160 and it sits in the bag. The hammers we use the most is a spalding hammer. It is great for chipping stone and only cost about 25 bucks. Made of steal. They work much better than your typical rock pick hammer. I don't think t&h has them. I have had a hard time finding them.
We have a "hammer set" with a carbide tip. You can put the carbide against the area you want to split and smash the crap out of it with another 3lb sledge without smashing up your hands. Its nice for cutting granite. We also have a carbide chisel that gets used on every wall job. Expensive tools, but they will last at least a decade, and they make you a better craftsman. Buy them.
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Sorry spalling. It's a smaller hammer probably 16 oz. If i could find an example on the internet I would supply it. I will try and get a photo of the hammer. I think they are great.
We have a "hammer set" with a carbide tip. You can put the carbide against the area you want to split and smash the crap out of it with another 3lb sledge without smashing up your hands. Its nice for cutting granite. We also have a carbide chisel that gets used on every wall job. Expensive tools, but they will last at least a decade, and they make you a better craftsman. Buy them.
Bugger!...I thought someone might say that....now I have buy some
there's no comparison between steel and carbide when it comes to chiseling stone.
We keep them wrapped in canvas because while they are super durable when struck against stone, they will crack if they bang up against metal, so be careful with them.
If you get one and it does crack they are usually pretty good about replacing it.
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