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I swore by my old framing hammer until a 16-hour day on a Denver roof deck gave me a wrist ache that lasted a week.
Switched to a lighter titanium model and the difference was night and day, so what's your go-to hammer for high-volume work?
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ellis.nina4mo ago
Honestly, a week-long wrist ache from one long day? Sounds like you might just be getting old. My grandpa swung a 20-ounce steel hammer for 40 years and just called it Tuesday. Maybe try some stretches before you blame the tool.
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val3234mo ago
Used to think it was all about the heavy swing too. Then my elbow started feeling like it was full of gravel after a long week. Lighter hammer made a huge difference.
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jason734mo ago
Totally get what Ellis is saying about toughness, but that old-school mindset can wreck your body over time. My uncle kept using his heavy steel hammer for decades and now his shoulder is basically shot. He admits he should have switched to something lighter years ago. It's not about being weak, it's about working smart so you can still swing a hammer at 60. Newer materials like titanium let you deliver the same force with way less strain.
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