My Electronic Hammer!  It is the best....
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I read reviews and did an internet search before I ordered the "RodenTerminator" from Amazon.com. When it arrived I simply used some common sense and followed the directions for use. (Evidently some of the one and two star review owners did not.) - In net, I carefully installed (4) d-cell batteries, used shelled sunflower seeds for bait and set the trap in a shielded area near the Chipmunk holes around my home. Next morning the little red signal light was flashing.  I opened the trap, tossed the dead chipmunk, added more sunflower seed, and set it back near the holes. Next morning - another flashing red light, and another dead 'munk'... And, it continues. Quiet, dependable, permanent; no mess, and no infestation of Chipmunks. Even as I type this review the RodenTerminator is on the job.  -- This is a great product. - -  Now in the 2nd year and still works every time!  8/14/2015 --- "Bill" / Dunwoody, GA
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Hello everyone:  One of the most dependable tools I ever purchased is the "RODENT TERMINATOR",  --  It is GREAT!
October 26th of this year will be 4 years of spring, summer, fall, and winter usage.  As the name describes it 'terminates' ...
It is not happy in a heavy rain, but keep it dry and it never fails. - - Yes, every now and then a big squirrel gets determined to take over from the local chipmunks and goes in - then 'zap', no more squirrel. I call it my electronic hammer, and it permanently terminates the critters!
High recommended... April 25, 2016 --- "Bill" / Dunwoody, GA

UPDATE: The "critters" began a combined attack on our flowers and garden, so I put the 'hammer' back on duty... Fantastic!  As of today October 24, 2015 - I continue to be amazed at the effectiveness of this product!  For its designated purpose it is absolutely great... Chipmunks, squirrels, even a shrew - it does not miss.  Not a product to be exposed to a heavy rain, but it performs at 100% in all other conditions.
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This might well be the neatest battery operated drill one could ever own. This drill from Milwaukee might be as useful to the end user as it is hard to find. The drill is one of many in the Milwaukee line that are seemingly being sold off at discount prices to clear the shelves of their older 18volt technology. I found it quite cool that this tool would not only operate with the newer 18 volt lithium batteries but also with the older nicad batteries. It has a clutch that allows for drilling, hammer drilling, and hammer only. I must say that when I first took it out of the box, I installed one of my SDS chisels from an electric chipping hammer that I own. I noticed that the bit was sitting off center. Only then did I consult the directions and found that there is a setting on the clutch that allows you to turn the chuck 360 degrees until it is in the location that you want...To me, that is quite cool!! Using the drill in hammer mode was impressive to me considering that it is a cordless tool. Granted it is not going to challenge the performance of my Hitachi or similar electric hammers, but for light chipping, etc. it works very nicely indeed. Also, the bits used are of the SDS variety. Not everyone has this type of bit, but for heavy duty chiseling and hammer drilling it is hard to beat. I do believe Milwaukee sells a conversion chuck that allows you to use regular drill bits in an SDS drill like this one. On top of that for [...] dollars from [...] , boy what a bargain for quite the big tool! I have about six 18volt nicad batteries at home and love the opportunity to pick up these tools "only". Next is the 18volt impact wrench for [...] bucks!! Also, for those contractors that want to use these bigger tools, get the three bay charger that Milwaukee sells. It keeps three batteries charging at once and even takes batteries that I removed from my job's recycling bin and brought them back to life! Worth every penny!! But I digress....You will not be disappointed by this purchase for sure.....
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I can't believe I paid this much for a hammer!! Best hammer I've ever had! Just buy one. Every single person is shocked at how light weight it is. Best thing is ...no more "tennis elbow" GONE. I hit harder with not joint pain. Watch all the construction how to shows on t.v. All of the pros are swinging THIS hammer. Even Mike Holmes!
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This hammer does exactly what it says it does.  I am very pleased with it.  I have had it for almost a year and it has been very helpful in my medical school clinical exams.  The rubber on the ends is very secure.  The way the hammer is designed allows for more accuracy in eliciting a response.  It works much better than the hammers with the triangular rubber piece on the end.
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This jack hammer was well worth the cost it saved me hrs of labor cost by completing the project in half the time! It's a little heavy but  performs like a champ.
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I have had mine for a year now and it kicks azz! I don't think they break so easy, since mine was wedged between a metal stopper and an iron crate being pushed by a forklift! It dented the batteries in the case, I can't charge the batteries in the player anymore and the lid is a tad bit crooked, but it still plays perfect and the display works fine too. That convinced me that is was rock solid. Just hope you don't have any problems with it, because Riovolt has the worst customer service ever rated, they are horrible to talk to. just so you know.

**** I wrote a review in here earlier about how strong it is. It got crushed by a forklift and still works. I have now had it for 2 years (actually my little brother has it), and it's still kicking strong. The SP250 was designed by the same people who designed the iriver iMP-350, and the menus look almost exactly the same. I have since upgreaded to the iMP-450, a new model from iRiver, and am a tad happier. I bought my Riovolt for $100 and it was worth it then. But after the forklift mishap, it stopped recharging batteries, and the batteries got a dent in each of them, and I wanted to recharge them at work. The case it comes with is VERY nice and got used all the time. I didn't have to buy a case for it that way and it saved me some dough. Plus, all the buttons were imprinted in the leather on the case, so you could push the buttons through the case without seeing them. The batteries lasted fine, about 12-14 hours with MP3 playback. The remote was great. I now have the iMP-450 and wish I had the SP250 remote. There is the cool level to having a slim case with a screen on the remote, but the buttons aren't as easy to hit by feel. I believe they are actually interchangeable, since I know you can order a LCD remote for the SP250. I just can't do it with mine cuz there's no screen on the main unit. But the SP250 remote was the best designed one I've seen, and I've looked at a lot of MP3/CD players, since everyone in my family wants one now. I guess I would recommend the iMP-450 over this one, cuz of the cool factor, the battery life, ongoing firmware support, tech support is slightly better, new technologies in place (like solid servo to stop skipping), more menu options, and price. I bought mine for 100 bucks, the iMP-450 is $120 on Amazon, and now Amazon shows this unit for $200, which is too much.
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This thing is impressive. You underestimate how important it is to have a really nice balanced hammer until you find yourself doing a lot of hammering... I trust Fiskars, and I really love the feel of this hammer. The rip claw is excellent too!!
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It is quite powerful...I love to hear bass ... especially on my action movies.....this is perfect!!  This one will make the floor rumble, if you want!!
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I've been in carpentry for 40 plus years. The antiVibe is the best hammer on the market. I won't use anything else.
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Best hammer I've owned!! I've been a framing carpenter for 13 years now and I can almost guarantee I've found the only hammer I'll use again. You might see complaints about a 'weak' handle but it's no weaker than any other wooden handle. Might not be Vaughn tough but it hangs. The bolts will tend to loosen up on you and leave the handle more susceptible to a break but I've simply wrapped mine a couple times w sports tape and that not only strengthens the handle but the main objective was to keep the bolts tight. Fingernail polish works ok too. It holds but allows the threads to break free if replacement of your handle is needed. Waffles wear a little faster than normal steel hammer but I'm guessing you didn't buy this hammer for the waffles. They hold better than the stiletto waffles anyway. Nice balance and side puller is great. Pulls about half the nail out than rotate and use side puller in a front to back way (rather than side to side like you do to start)and it finishes the job easy. Elbow feels great and I also love the flat claws. Makes getting under a wall or prying lumber apart better; even if only slight bonus it is one.
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This is the first hammer drill that I have purchased based on the excellent recommendations for Hitachi drills on Amazon.com. I have tested it on brick siding and drywall as well as for assembling furniture. It works like a charm. It comes with two batteries so that you can have a charged extra battery on hand if you plan to use it over a long period of time. For the usual chores around the house, I have never found it lacking.

The only slight negative is that it is a little bit on the heavy side, but don't let it hold you back from purchasing this. The other negative is that it comes with just one bit with both ends being phillips type. So you will have to pony up for more bits. As a novice, I found through trial and error that one needs special bits for drilling through bricks and concrete!

If you don't have to drill into bricks or concrete, you may get by with less powerful drills than this one. If you ever need to drill into brick or concrete, I would heartily recommend this 14 V one. There is also an 18 V version. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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I haven't had it long but I like it. The magnetic nail starter and side pull are nice features also and it just felt good to use. I prefer wood handles and this one does not disappoint. Barely knew it was on the belt at the end of the day. I can see the smooth face version in the future for decking, roofing, siding, etc. If your elbow/shoulder are getting tired, you might consider this one. It is not a demo hammer, but is for general carpentry, framing, etc. For demo work get out the steel for the weight and poundability (it that a word?)
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Like the rest of the reviewers, I am in awe by the ergonomics of this hammer. Its efficient and damn easy to use. Not to mention its easy on the dime. Thor's hammer aint got nothing on this!
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The Tekton 30323 is a good all around hammer. It is of solid build quality. The axe style handle makes it easy to grip and seems like it would help with fatigue. The magnetic nail holder holds 2" nails and up. it works very well. Overall it is a solid hammer that should last a good long time.
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This jewelers hammer is one great tool. The handle is perfect is feel and balance. The head is tight and the face is flat. I am very pleased with this hammer.
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I have the standard old double sided sledge hammer and it worked fine. Then I tried the new Friskars. This thing is a beast. It has a wedge head and the standard head. The wedge does do some damage. 5 Times more they claim, and that seems about right. I pounded a large wedge into a big oak log and was very impressed. The balance of this sledge is very nice. I also noticed a lot less handle vibration. It felt very nice swinging this beast. The sound of metal on metal was very satisfying. The grip is nonslip and feels very good in my hands. It was easy to hold with my gloves on.

This thing is great. A very nice upgrade for the old run of the mill hammers.

Notes:
- Huge update on the classic Sledge
- Nonslip handle
- Reduced handle vibration
- Very well balanced
- Very useful wedged head on one side
- Feels great in your hands, easy to swing
- No handle hole to hang it by
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I had used the DEWALT D5124 Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon Hammer Holder for years and I liked it. I wear my hammer in the back and it let my hammer bang around on my legs, though. The Occidental Leather High Mount doesn't let my hammer do that. It sounds small, but it's really nice not having my hammer banging around on my legs all day!  Buy one, you'll be glad you did.