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Last thing I bought that was very useful is 1/4in drive GP 6s socket set. http://www.gpsocket.com/products/category.phtml/impact_socket_sets/1_4/#6s_point
This is hands down one of the best purchases I have ever made the 6s has taken out bolts that others were about to use turbo sockets on and they work so well even when the bolt is rounded its insane. Planning on buying these in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4″ after I get some other much needed tools. I would actually sugguest eric the car guy do a review/endorsement/promo of these.
It really depends on what you plan to do. I am a diesel mechanic and i can tell you I use my 3lb Vaughan Blacksmith hammer all day long. I would suggest this as it is normally good enough to do what you need to do and is a good hammer for mechanics all around. You can get a sledge hammer but, normally you do not have room to swing it properly to get good force on it unless you cut the handle short. If you cut the handle make sure you do something to it to give it a good griping surface because the handle does not have a flare at the bottom making it easy to slide. Also making a sledge into a hammer like that requires a lot of strength and control.
Which ever way you decide to go with it an avg of 16inch handle and check for balance. Balance and handle length are the most important factors followed by quality. If the balance is off it will tire you out fast if the handle is too short you can’t get ample force on the hammer and if the quality is bad the face will get dented and dinged real bad fast and/ or the head will come off sometimes striking you or someone else.
I would suggest brands estwing, plumb, and vaughan. If I had to choose I would go with this since its only from home depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/Plumb-48-oz-Blacksmith-Hand-Hammer-11525P/205073303 Now if you want a sledge I would go with http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-8-lb-Sledge-Hammer-with-36-in-Hickory-Handle-34206/204168121
I suggest you do not get fiberglass as it will splinter over time and use and fiberglass splinters suck. I suggest you do not get steel handles because mis-strikes happen and steel handles will bend/break things and fingers don’t like the sharp edges most have. Also steel handles tend to vibrate. A good hickory handle will take a mis-strike or 2 will absorb most of the vibration and yet is rigid enough that 90-95% of your blow goes into what you hit. Also wooden handles are typically replaceable where steel is normally welded in and the fiberglass will be a pain to get out of the head if you can and also will likely lead to glass splinters everywhere. If the head ever breaks off with wood you can either drive it out or just put it in a low temp fire and allow it to air cool. Then get a new handle and wedges and put the new handle back on it.
Sorry I got so long winded hope this helps.
It really depends on what you plan to do. I am a diesel mechanic and i can tell you I use my 3lb Vaughan Blacksmith hammer all day long. I would suggest this as it is normally good enough to do what you need to do and is a good hammer for mechanics all around. You can get a sledge hammer but, normally you do not have room to swing it properly to get good force on it unless you cut the handle short. If you cut the handle make sure you do something to it to give it a good griping surface because the handle does not have a flare at the bottom making it easy to slide. Also making a sledge into a hammer like that requires a lot of strength and control.
Which ever way you decide to go with it an avg of 16inch handle and check for balance. Balance and handle length are the most important factors followed by quality. If the balance is off it will tire you out fast if the handle is too short you can’t get ample force on the hammer and if the quality is bad the face will get dented and dinged real bad fast and/ or the head will come off sometimes striking you or someone else.
I would suggest brands estwing, plumb, and vaughan. If I had to choose I would go with this since its only from home depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/Plumb-48-oz-Blacksmith-Hand-Hammer-11525P/205073303 Now if you want a sledge I would go with http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-8-lb-Sledge-Hammer-with-36-in-Hickory-Handle-34206/204168121
I suggest you do not get fiberglass as it will splinter over time and use and fiberglass splinters suck. I suggest you do not get steel handles because mis-strikes happen and steel handles will bend/break things and fingers don’t like the sharp edges most have. Also steel handles tend to vibrate. A good hickory handle will take a mis-strike or 2 will absorb most of the vibration and yet is rigid enough that 90-95% of your blow goes into what you hit. Also wooden handles are typically replaceable where steel is normally welded in and the fiberglass will be a pain to get out of the head if you can and also will likely lead to glass splinters everywhere. If the head ever breaks off with wood you can either drive it out or just put it in a low temp fire and allow it to air cool. Then get a new handle and wedges and put the new handle back on it.
Sorry I got so long winded hope this helps.