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Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries. I’m not here […]

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The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries.

I’m not here to sell you titanium hammers. But personally, I think Titanium was a great choice for me and my crew.

Titanium’s Benefit

Titanium’s primary ergonomic benefit is less recoil, with less fatigue being a secondary benefit. I’ve been using a Stiletto hammer since 2011 when I got my first Stiletto 10-Ounce Titanium finish hammer. I loved the “old school” axe-style Hickory handle. Not to mention it was “WICKED” light!

I later gave this hammer to one of my guys and picked up a poly-handle Stiletto finish hammer. Shortly after that, I threw out my old framing hammer and picked up a Stiletto TiBone framing hammer.

Regardless of which hammer I use, I’m now sold on titanium for my hammer of choice. As I get older, I continually look for products and tools that will make my work more efficient, easier, better quality, and hurt my body LESS!

Titanium Transfers Energy Efficiently

The major attraction to using a titanium hammer is less vibration and weight. Titanium has the same strength as steel with 45% less weight and exhibits much less vibration than steel. Some hammer manufacturers claim up to 10 times less vibration.

Titanium hammers are typically half the weight of steel hammers and can still deliver the same amount of power to the head of the nail. The reduction in weight equates to less fatigue over the course of a day, week, or year.

Hammer Swing Energy

Titanium hammers also allow you to obtain approximately 97% of your hammer swing energy going into the nail, compared to approximately 70% with a regular steel hammer. If you’re doing it right, this should result in more efficient nail driving.

Steel Is Better For “Knockdown” Power

When it comes to “knockdown power,” heavier hammers will always be more effective at pounding framing members or beams into place, or when moving a wall into position.

However, when it comes to demo work, I don’t buy the heavier hammer argument. The goal is to protect one’s body — when doing demo work, contractors should not swing hammers in any direction that your elbow is NOT designed to move.

There’s a difference between “nailing and wailing” a hammer. (Wailing = open elbow, baseball swing.) To protect your body, you should try to avoid “wailing,” and keep the arm and elbow moving in a more natural motion.

Reduced Recoil Shock | Vibration

Reduced recoil shock is another feature of titanium. I wish I had a titanium hammer in 1993 when I started swinging one. If I did, I bet I wouldn’t wake up every morning at 4 A.M. with a tingling pain in my first three fingers. Yes, I said every day at 4 A.M., and 800 mg of Motrin doesn’t make it go away either.

On average, Titanium dampens vibrations up to ten times better than high carbon steels, but this doesn’t consider that some steel hammers have optimized their design to offset this.

Today, higher-end steel hammers are designed around better-performing high-carbon steels and handles that further improve dampening performance. How much better a titanium hammer will dampen vibrations depends on several factors:

• Hammer head metallurgy
• Handle material
• Hammer design

Comparing Titanium to Steel  | Vibration Test

The true test to appreciate hammer vibration differences between titanium and steel hammers is to strike them simultaneously on a concrete floor. You must only do this once to feel the benefits of titanium. This test is what sold my guys to start carrying and using Stiletto hammers.

Less Weight

Titanium hammers are lighter, and I’ve been told that for every pound carried on your belt equates to a 20lb load of fatigue on your lower back at the end of an 8-hour day. Less weight means less fatigue at the end of the day.

Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer

Ok, enough of the Titanium talk. Let’s talk about the new Stiletto TRIMBONE hammer. The TRIMBONE Titanium finish hammer comes in two configurations, curved or straight claw.

Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer Specifications

• Handle material: Titanium and rubber over-mold
• Head material: Steel
• Handle: Curved
• Side nail puller
• Rubber grip
• Magnetic nail set
• 2 Mallet Caps
• Straight or Curved Claw Style
• MSRP $240

Magnetized Nail Groove

The Stiletto TRIMBONE hammer has a magnetized nail groove to help start nails that are overhead or just out of reach. Did you know that Stiletto invented this feature, as well as the side pull feature? Fact.

We find the nail-setting feature works well; it keeps a tight grip on the nail until impact and embeds the nail nicely.

TRIMBONE Straight Claw | Side Puller

The Stiletto TRIMBONE straight claw design is great for pulling nails without marring material, but it’s also nice for prying trim apart. The 180° side nail puller is a crew favorite and gives some awesome pulling leverage. This side nail puller fits nail sizes from 2D to 16D (1-inch to 3-1/2 inch).

Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer | D-Face Head

The Stiletto TRIMBONE has a compact D-face design, allowing the hammer to fit in tight spaces.

Replaceable Colored Accessory Grips

It seems like everyone today wants to personalize their tools, so for you fancy-pants carpenters out there, Stiletto is now offering replaceable colored grips. The TRIMBONE hammer comes standard with a black handle. The replaceable grips are available in four different colors and are easy to install and remove via a screw at the bottom of the handle. The replaceable grips cost approximately $35.00 each and come in four colors:

• Yellow
• Olive green
• Blue
• Orange

Steel Caps | Rubber Mallet Accessory Caps

Replaceable steel faces can be purchased for $30.00 and non-marring mallet caps are now available.

The rubber mallet caps come in hard (White) and soft (Black), allowing users to alternate between hammer and mallet and strike without damage. The caps come in two to a kit and cost $25.00.

We recently used the caps to set and install tongue and groove ceiling boards and install PVC Cortex plugs. It worked great and allowed me to carry one hammer as a 2-in-1 tool.

Stiletto TRIMBONE Titanium Hammer | Cost

At $240 The Stiletto TRIMBONE hammer comes at a premium price and that may put them out of reach for some users. That price isn’t totally crazy considering this Pro-grade hammer is made in the U.S.A with premium titanium metal, has highly specialized features and is designed specifically for the finish carpenter.

Stiletto TRIMBONE 10oz Titanium Finish Hammer

Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer | Final Thoughts

I think it’s fair to say that hammers are quickly evolving into far more sophisticated tools than their predecessors, and we get to benefit from those advances.

Titanium hammers offer excellent vibration dampening, and the lighter weight metal translates to easier swings with less fatigue and impact on the nerves and tendons in the arm. Less damage to the body is a good retirement plan!

After using this hammer for a while, I predict that you will see and feel a reduction in weight (it weighs 45% less than a standard steel hammer) and a reduction in harmful recoil shock vibrations. Using a titanium hammer makes sense, especially when I think of my own injuries, and guys that I know that are in what I call a “survival mode.” These are the guys that take Vicodin or Ibuprofen to keep pain and swelling down just enough to get through the day.

So, some advice from Uncle Rob…. give Titanium a try, protect your eyes and ears, and consider work pants with built-in kneepads. Your body will thank you 30 years later.

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2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide Every year we put out a holiday tool gift guide to help you pick out a gift for that hard to buy for tradesperson in your life or maybe a gift for yourself. All of the tools in this year’s guide are ones that are in my job site kit […]

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2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide

Every year we put out a holiday tool gift guide to help you pick out a gift for that hard to buy for tradesperson in your life or maybe a gift for yourself. All of the tools in this year’s guide are ones that are in my job site kit or in my shop. I can personally recommend all of these because I use them regularly.

Tool Gift Guide Stocking Stuffers

Milwaukee Tool Fastback 2 pack

What’s to say about these knives? I’ve been using them for years both on the jobsite and in the shop. One of them, either the compact or normal fastback is always on me and sometimes I’m even carrying two. Now you or your loved one can get in on the action with this great deal from Home Depot for under $15.2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide -Fastback Knives

 

Stanley Fatmax 2 pack

Here’s another sweetheart of a deal from Home Depot. This time it’s 2 for 1 on the perennial best tape measure. Just $20 is all you need for this one. At this price, buy one for yourself and one for your loved one.2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide -Fatmax 2 pack Tape Measures

 

Stanley  6-Way Screwdriver

I love this screwdriver. It isn’t one of those fancy 800 in 1 drivers but what’s great about it is that it has the two Philips sizes (#1 and 2) on opposite ends of one bit and the two standard sizes on opposite ends of the other bit. I love these so much that I own 3. Under $5 at ACME Tools.

 

Gearwrench Micro

I bought this last year as a stocking stuffer for my then 6 year old son (on a recommendation from my buddy Stuart). It’s a good quality, compact kit with most of the sizes you may need around your house. It is especially useful on knockdown furniture. I bought it for him but I borrow it so much that I should just get my own… and you should too! Just over $16 on Amazon. 2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Gearwrench Micro tool set

 

Bosch GLM50C LDM

When laser distance measures first came out, I didn’t think they were all that useful outside of estimating. Now I use them quite frequently just to do quick material calculations, or sqft measurements, or heights, or any other measurement that’s longer than my tape. Stan reviewed it a couple years ago and it’s still a great tool. On sale now at ACME Tools for just under $100. 

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Bosch GLM 50 C

Measurements can be directly imported into a phone/tablet app for quick layouts

 

Stiletto 10oz Hammer

Up until this point, all the tools in the gift guide have been on sale or some kind of special holiday deal. Not so much with this hammer, it’s listed at the normal price. So why am I including it? Because it’s the best hammer I’ve ever swung. Sure a hammer’s greatness is pretty subjective based on how it feels to the user but it was our best pick for our finish hammer head to head a few years ago with 6 of 7 of us picking it over the rest of the field. You can get it for about $85 at ACME.

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide -Stiletto 10oz hammer

My trusty hammer is a little worse for wear but it stills bangs nails like a champ

 

 

Tool Gift Guide – Under $100 Gifts

Kindling Cracker

This cool little tool is something I bought for my dad as a gift a couple years ago. It’s a dead-simple piece of cast iron that you put small logs on top of and whack them with a hammer to get small pieces of kindling. No moving parts and it’s fun to boot! $90 at ACME 2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Kindling Cracker

 

Metabo HPT 10″ Miter Saw

Are you or a loved one in need of a miter saw to finish off that honey-do list? Every year ACME has a honey of a deal on this Metabo HPT 10″ miter saw. Is it the greatest miter saw on the planet? No but the price is fantastic for a decent little saw. Don’t believe me? Check out the price and reviews at the following link. $89 at ACME. 2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Metabo HPT 10" Miter Saw

 

Dewalt 20V Blower

I’ve had this blower a couple seasons now and while it’s similar to other blowers on the market, the concentrator nozzle is what makes this one special. Usually this model is around $140. At only $99 at ACME, this is a screaming deal.2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Dewalt 20V Blower

 

Cordless Inflator

Battery-powered inflators have been out for almost a decade on the RYOBI One+ platform. It wasn’t until a couple years ago the Milwaukee and Dewalt also released inflators of their own. An inflator isn’t an everyday tool so get the one that goes with your current battery platform. Either Ryobi ($49 bare tool), Milwaukee ($99 w/battery and charger), or Dewalt ($99 bare tool).2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Milwaukee M12 Inflator

 

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Headlamp

As a commercial carpenter, I’m often in low light job sites. One of my most used tools is my hard hat headlamp. It’s usb rechargeable so I just plug in my hardhat to my truck at the end of every day so that it’s ready to go for the next day. I like the milwaukee one not only for the rechargeability but the attachment system is second to none. At 475 lumens, it’s no slouch in the light output either. Home Depot has a screaming deal right now for the headlamp and an additional battery for under $60.2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Headlamp

 

Gearwrench 20pc SAE/Metric Ratcheting Wrenches

Gearwrench was the first company to develop ratcheting wrenches and this 20pc set is about the easiest way to get your hands on them. I’ve bought this set twice over the last couple years. Once for myself and then a set for my dad because I liked mine so much. Ohio Power Tool has a great deal on these wrenches at just over $55.

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Gearwrench 20 pc SAE/Metric ratcheting wrench set

Here is my wrench drawer with part of the Gearwrench set

 

Tool Gift Guide – Over $100 Gifts

Milwaukee Packout

I use Packout every day. Almost all of my tools that I bring to the jobsite are in a packout box, bag, or container. Milwaukee was later than some brands to the party but they’ve been blowing the rest out of the water with the shear number of options in the lineup. The gateway for most is the three case stack. If you don’t want to wait, head to your local Home Depot and pick up the stack for $197 plus tax. Otherwise you can grab it at ACME for similar price and free shipping.

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Milwaukee Packout

The three box stack is a gateway drug to all the other great SKUs in the Packout line, like these bags

 

Dewalt Tough System 2.0

If your loved one has a penchant for the color yellow instead of red, take a look at the all new Dewalt Tough System 2.0. They took many of the things that frustrated users with the original and fixed them all the while keeping the new ones backwards compatible. A three box stack is similarly priced to the Milwaukee around $200 but is currently $179 at ACME Tools.

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Dewalt Tough System 2.0

Gen 1 can click right onto the 2.0 boxes

 

Makita Rear-handle Circular Saw

Beast is the word that best describes this saw. Gobs of power, so much so that you may think it’s corded. With the ability to cut through 3x material in one pass, this saw is sure to be a hit with the tradesperson in your life. Right now you can get the saw with 2 additional batteries too so that means you get the saw, charger, a bag, and 4 batteries for $249 at ACME. 2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Makita Rear-Handle Circular Saw

 

Milwaukee Mid-Torque

As Goldilocks said, “This one is just right.” The same is true for the Milwaukee Mid-Torque impact wrench. It has just the right amount of power and finesse for most fasteners. Lug nuts and automotive bolts to lag bolts and screw anchors in concrete. The version I have is gen 1 and it has 600 ft/lbs of nut busting torque. As a bare tool it is $199 at ACME. There’s also a newer version that just came out but that one is $40 more for only 50 ft/lbs of additional torque. Dewalt and Makita both have mid torque offerings as well and they seem really nice but I’ve only used them at media events.

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Milwaukee Mid Torque Impact Wrench

My wrench and ratchet packout box. Mid-Torque is upper right.

 

Makita Couple Shaft

Hands down the best attachment system I’ve ever used and it appeals to most users because it comes in either gas or battery powerheads and about every attachment imaginable is available for this system. This isn’t something you’re probably going to gift someone (unless you’re married to them and get to benefit from it) but maybe it’s a gift you buy yourself this holiday season. Check out all the options at ACME.

2020 Holiday Tool Gift Guide - Makita Couple Shaft System

Couple Shaft powerheads are available as X2 battery or 4-stroke gas

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Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammer Review There are two versions of the Stiletto TiBone 3 hammer; one with a milled steel face (TB3MC), and one with a smooth steel face (TB3SC). They’re both 17-1/2” long and feature curved rubber over-molded handles. The TiBone 3 hammers use titanium construction which translates to low recoil and less […]

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Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammer Review

Stiletto TiBone 3 Titanium Hammer

4.5/5
Manufacturer: Stiletto
Model number: milled steel face (TB3MC), and smooth steel face (TB3SC)
Price: 229.00
Weight: 15 oz
There are two versions of the Stiletto TiBone 3 hammer; one with a milled steel face (TB3MC), and one with a smooth steel face (TB3SC). They’re both 17-1/2” long and feature curved rubber over-molded handles.

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer

The TiBone 3 hammers use titanium construction which translates to low recoil and less weight over comparable steel hammers. In fact, these 15-ounce hammers weigh 45% less than a steel hammer and hit like a 28-ounce framer.

What’s New?

The Stiletto TiBone 3 hammer was upgraded with a newly designed anti-rotational striking face and redesigned, stronger magnetic nail set.

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer

New Anti-Rotational Striking Face

The Stiletto TiBone 3 hammer face upgrade will prevent the steel striking face from shifting or loosening.

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer

New Nailset Magnet

The new nail set includes a more robust magnet to hold nails more securely than before. The improved magnet on the Stiletto TiBone 3 works well, and keeps a tight grip on the nail until impact, and embeds the nail nicely.

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer Specifications

  • Model: TB3MC (milled face) or TB3SC (smooth face)
  • Handle material: Titanium and rubber over-mold
  • Head material: Steel
  • Handle: Curved
  • Side nail puller
  • Rubber grip
  • Magnetic nail set
  • MSRP $ 229

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer

Let’s Talk Cost

At $229.00 the Stiletto TiBone 3 price isn’t crazy considering this hammer is made in the U.S.A with premium titanium metal. This is a hammer is designed for framers swinging it all day. If you’re in this category you need to ask yourself – how much is your elbow worth to you if you’re swinging a hammer daily?

If you ask me the TiBone 3 hammer is a carpenters dream!! You get what you pay for… Titanium hammers offer excellent vibration dampening, and the lighter weight metal translates to easier swings with less fatigue and impact on the nerves and tendons in the arm.

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer

Performance – “Take the Vibration Challenge”

The true test to appreciate the TiBone 3 hammer vibration differences between titanium and a steel hammer is to strike them simultaneously on a concrete floor. You only have to do this once to see the benefits of titanium.  This test is what sold my guys to start carrying and using Stiletto hammers.

Stiletto TiBone 3 HammerOverall Thoughts

I’ve always liked the Stiletto TiBone hammer. The straight claw design helps pull nails easily without marring your work and the side nail puller gives awesome nail pulling leverage.

If you’re like me and are always looking to improve your performance, then this hammer is a tool you should check out.

My take away from the titanium vs. steel argument is that titanium’s primary ergonomic benefit is less recoil, with less fatigue being a secondary benefit.

After using this hammer for a while, I predict that you will see and feel a reduction in arm injury or pain caused by frequent heavy hammer use.

Stiletto TiBone 3 Hammer Video Review

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2015 World of Concrete Highlights World. Of. Concrete. Maybe this is a show you’ve never heard of or maybe you know that it’s the World Cup or Super Bowl of concrete and masonry innovations over the last year. For those of us in the concrete and masonry industry it’s a can’t miss event. This year […]

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2015 World of Concrete Highlights

World. Of. Concrete. Maybe this is a show you’ve never heard of or maybe you know that it’s the World Cup or Super Bowl of concrete and masonry innovations over the last year. For those of us in the concrete and masonry industry it’s a can’t miss event. This year didn’t disappoint with the largest show in 6 years.

In seemingly direct proportion to the size of the show there were a ton of new introductions and innovations. We were there for two whole days but it wasn’t nearly enough time to get into depth with all the developments. If you follow us on social media you may have seen a number of the highlights already. We also know that a number of readers don’t participate in social media so here is your chance to catch up on all the happenings. The post is a little long but it has all of our twitter updates from our time at the 2015 World of Concrete show.

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Hammer Comparison Test | Hammer Time https://www.toolboxbuzz.com/hand-tools/hammers/hammer-time/ https://www.toolboxbuzz.com/hand-tools/hammers/hammer-time/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:27:55 +0000 http://www.toolboxbuzz.com/?p=8139 You are reading a copy of content from ToolBoxBuzz.com. If you'd like to read it from the original source please follow the link at the bottom.

Best Hammer | Head to Head Hammers are one of the most widely used tools in the world and while the basic concept hasn’t changed much over the years technology has certainly pushed some significant improvements that are widely available across the market today. We reached out to a range of Brands and asked them […]

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Best Hammer | Head to Head

Hammers are one of the most widely used tools in the world and while the basic concept hasn’t changed much over the years technology has certainly pushed some significant improvements that are widely available across the market today. We reached out to a range of Brands and asked them to send us up to two hammers, preferably a “light framing” weight hammer and a more subtle “finish” weight hammer. As you can imagine each hammer on the market today is slightly different than it’s competitor so trying to create a true “head to head” comparison wasn’t possible, however we feel the hammers included in our evaluation represent a nice mixture in both price point and style.

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It should also be noted that there are many, many more makes and models on the market. We could spend months testing hammers and likely never touch them all. In this article we’re trying to touch on some new models that have recently come out in the market that cover a wide range or prices and availability.

Also, in this Head to Head we’re trying something new with the crew which we hope will allow us to do more of these articles and also get some of our “remote” reviewers in the game. Most of the reviewers received hammers to evaluate on their own, on the job, in the shop, and around the house. This allowed us to spend more time with the tools, and also develop a broader range of opinions and evaluations.

The Hammer Line-Up

As I mentioned earlier we’ve broken the hammer samples into two categories; Light Framing Hammers and Finish Hammers including the following models:

Light Framing HammersLight Framing Hammers

  • DEWALT 20oz               – Model DWHT51054 – Smooth Face – Steel Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip
  • Estwing 15oz                  – Model EB-15S – Smooth Face – Steel Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip
  • Stanley FATMAX 17oz – Model FMHT51244 – Waffle Face – Steel/Plastic Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip
  • KOBALT 16oz                – Model 62754 – Waffle Face – Steel Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip
  • Powerstrike *                – Radial Finish DART Strike Face – Steel Tube Handle – Textured Paint Grip
  • Stiletto 14oz                   – Model TI14MC-F – Waffle Face Titanium Head – Fiberglass Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip

*NOTE: The Powerstrike hammer we tested is a prototype for a shorter handle design. Not available yet on the market, however, the slightly longer handle is available.

Finish HammersFinish Hammers

  • Stanley FATMAX 14oz – Model FMHT51249 – Smooth Face – Steel/Plastic Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip
  • Hart 16oz                        – Model HH16SCS – Smooth Face – Steel Handle – Rubber Over-mold Grip
  • Kobalt 16oz                     – Model 62742 – Smooth Face – Fiberglass Handle
  • Stiletto 10oz                    – Model FH10C – Smooth Face Titanium Head – Hickory Handle

For each of the hammers we had each member of the team evaluate them on the job, in the shop, and around the house doing DIY projects. We’ve summarized basic features for each hammer below with highlights from the team members notes.

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Stiletto TrimBar5 5 oz. Titanium Trim & Nail Puller https://www.toolboxbuzz.com/hand-tools/prybars/stiletto-trimbar5-5-oz-titanium-trim-nail-puller/ https://www.toolboxbuzz.com/hand-tools/prybars/stiletto-trimbar5-5-oz-titanium-trim-nail-puller/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:12:28 +0000 http://www.toolboxbuzz.com/?p=2600 You are reading a copy of content from ToolBoxBuzz.com. If you'd like to read it from the original source please follow the link at the bottom.

Stiletto TrimBar5 TrimBar 5 oz. Titanium Trim Puller Review: If you do any carpentry, remodeling or Do-It-Yourself work you most likely own a pry bar and you may even own a trim bar as well. I’ve used a trim bar for years and keep one in my tool belt at all times.  Trim bars are […]

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Stiletto TrimBar5 TrimBar 5 oz. Titanium Trim Puller Review:

If you do any carpentry, remodeling or Do-It-Yourself work you most likely own a pry bar and you may even own a trim bar as well.

I’ve used a trim bar for years and keep one in my tool belt at all times.  Trim bars are perfect for getting into those tight spots, removing clapboards or moldings with out damaging them and for removing a variety of finish nails.  It’s a tool that I reach for and use for all types of tight spot prying applications.

Stiletto TrimBar5:

I recently had the opportunity to review the Stiletto TRIMBAR5 trim bar.    Like their hammers, the Stiletto trim bar is made of titanium.  It is  9.5″ long and weighs 5 oz.

I recently added the Stiletto TrimBar5 and a Stiletto 10 ounce hammer to my tool belt and immediately felt the difference in weight difference.  You will not even notice this tool in your tool belt it’s that light!! – Let’s work smarter not harder people!

Stiletto TrimBar5 Features:

The Stiletto TRIMBAR5  has a Japanese style nail puller and a curved trim removal tip with small finish nail puller.  This lightweight nail puller is 5 times stronger than steel, that’s impressive.

How Much And Where To Buy:

If you looking for a top class pry bar that is ultra strong and super light weight check this pry bar out.  The Stiletto TrimBar5 sells online for $51.50 here: Stiletto-TrimBar5-TrimBar-Titanium-Puller

 

 

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