How many "Dude points" is this worth?

[cyde_ePhex]

This would make Tim "The Toolman" Taylor drool obnoxiously.

Cole-Bar

Cool Sam Elliot performance!

 

[NYJimbo]

I can't remember the last time I needed a crow bar, even less times I needed a crow bar at the same time I needed a hammer.

If you need to pry up small things, then most hammers are small crowbars already. That is ones with a head like that that is.

The thing does look more fragile than a regular crowbar, that middle joint cant be as strong as a solid one. Also when you bang the hammer does the split in the head cause any kind of weird impact vibration, since its not solid but two parts ? The impact of the hammer head is going to cause some slap against the back part as the energy moves through the head, is that going to be an issue ?

Kinda looks like a scam. I mean the FAQ at the end shows they don't know how much torque it can stand and wont know until they reach their money goal. Also they say its going to weigh at least 43 ounces. Pretty heavy hammer for all day use.

I'm just trying to find as many things wrong with it as possible.

 

[mraikes]

Maybe less Tim the Tool Man, and more Red Green.

 

[compnet]

I can't remember the last time I needed a crow bar, even less times I needed a crow bar at the same time I needed a hammer.

If you need to pry up small things, then most hammers are small crowbars already. That is ones with a head like that that is.

The thing does look more fragile than a regular crowbar, that middle joint cant be as strong as a solid one. Also when you bang the hammer does the split in the head cause any kind of weird impact vibration, since its not solid but two parts ? The impact of the hammer head is going to cause some slap against the back part as the energy moves through the head, is that going to be an issue ?

Kinda looks like a scam. I mean the FAQ at the end shows they don't know how much torque it can stand and wont know until they reach their money goal. Also they say its going to weigh at least 43 ounces. Pretty heavy hammer for all day use.

I'm just trying to find as many things wrong with it as possible.

I'm going to have to agree. I stopped watching after they were just pulling nails out with the crowbar.

If you're hanging on a hammer because you can't get a nail out, you don't need a new hammer, you need a new worker..

 

[SAG]

Gimme a Wonder Bar and BFH any day of the week!

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Kinda a cool concept. When you're working on big projects...it's all about what's within reach, and leverage. I've built a lot of docks....currently I'm ripping up the floor of a family room to redo it with hardwood, and also I'm in the middle of ripping up a HUGE old thick plank deck and walk-way around the back of our pool. I've got 60" wedge point crow bars that weight 35 pounds! I've got 36" wrecking bars, pry bars, down to 1" pry bars and claw bars, and of course the regular ones on a general purpose hammer.

It's not about being man enough, or strong enough of a worker...to rip them all out with a little hammer. After 6-8 hours on both days of a weekend ripping 4" nails out of ultra thick planks...you'll learn about leverage, and using a tool that is light enough for you to use on back to back full days. The real man is the one that finishes the job with whatever tools make it easier for him to complete it..and still have energy to take care of the wife and family and enjoy some play time himself.

I love the idea of this. I do question it's durability.

That's not Sam Elliots voice either.

 

[AlexT]

A crow bar and hammer in one, very handy for getting the side of the case off and then prying the cpu out of the socket

 

[brandonkick]

Stone cat is right. Using the correct tools make any job go much easier.


Longer tools (like wrenches, screw drivers, or pry bars) allow the user to generate more force on nails, screws or whatever with less effort required on their part. Try removing a 3" drywall screw with a stubby 2" phillips screw driver and then try it with a big long screw driver. Makes a big difference.

 

[cyde_ePhex]

@YeOldeStonecat, sorry I should have put performance in" ". I know that it's not Sam Elliott. however, I too like the concept.

 

[ElementalWindX]

Now that is cool. I thought it was a cheesy joke commercial till I saw the website and saw more.

 

[compnet]

Longer tools (like wrenches, screw drivers, or pry bars) allow the user to generate more force on nails, screws or whatever with less effort required on their part. Try removing a 3" drywall screw with a stubby 2" phillips screw driver and then try it with a big long screw driver. Makes a big difference.

Really?? The length of a screwdriver doesn't increase force or torque.

 

[brandonkick]

your right... I had that confused with the size of the handle. That will make a difference.

A bigger handle gives you a a bigger mechanical advantage. The shorter screw drivers usually have smaller handles.