Best Sledge Hammer for D.I.Y.?

[JD2012]

What would you recommend as the a good Sledge Hammer, wight, materiel, made from etc for D.I.Y.?

My old one was nicked thanks.

 

[noseall]

What would you recommend as the a good Sledge Hammer, wight, materiel, made from etc for D.I.Y.?

My old one was nicked thanks.

We have one now with a composite stale. It has outlasted the wooden ones but does not feel as good. I'd buy another if this one ever gets lost.

 

[Koolpc]

My sledge hammer is is about 11" tall and weighs about 2lbs. It's has amazing qualities. If you hit a wall of concrete with it, it will take the wall down!!

Only I like Thor, can weild it.

 

[stevie888]

7lb is a good everyday weight but you'll do more good with 14 on heavy jobs. A heavy hammer moves things where a light one will tend to mushroom steel components

Keep an eye on Lidl/Aldi, thats where mine came from. As Noseall composite stale.

 

[stuart45]

Depends on what you use it for, but 7lbs is normally enough for DIY work. Using the correct method helps with better results from a lighter hammer.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Depends on what you use it for, but 7lbs is normally enough for DIY work. Using the correct method helps with better results from a lighter hammer.

OK Stuart we get it, size doesn't matter!

 

[JD2012]

Which of these two? lol

https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-carbon-steel-sledgehammer-14lb-6-3kg-/9151v

Minotaur Sledge Hammer

Need a bit more force when hammering? Use this 6lb sledge hammer from Minotaur - the 880mm shaft is designed for use with two hands when more power is required for each blow.Offering you more leverage and greater momentum, the shaft also includes soft-grip zones to keep your hands comfortable...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

Can't stand the things, perhaps mine is particularly terrible but I feel like my arms and shoulders have been shaken apart for days after if I use mine.

I use anything else - especially a breaker drill. Or a breaker bar - tap it in with a club hammer then lever apart.