The Slammer Tool
Multi-purpose sliding hammer tool
I’m a professional landscaper, and also work in construction. I have lots of tools that I have bought and made for myself, but for the last 5 years my favorite tool has been The Slammer, which I bought from New Zealand.
I’ve my own slide hammers for various tasks like removing bamboo, digging in hard soil, or even breaking concrete but getting them to last has always been hard. The Slammer tool, on the other hand, loves abuse. It was suggested by a friend who bought one for his work in search and rescue for the Red Cross and has become his number one tool when going into emergencies.
One of the main reasons I use it for so many things is that I can use it with my core muscles and not bend my back, which has had a good workout in the last 30 years. The top part of tool is a heavyweight bar that slides in a tube that’s attached to the cutting blade. By lifting and slamming down the bar, you can cut into and break up material without putting strain on your body. It’s like crowbar, sledge hammer, and axe, and gives amazing mechanical advantage of putting the force where you want it.
There are many different blade heads for taking up tiles, linoleum, adhesives, and ice. Othe attachments can be used to help you with putting boxing pegs in the ground, splitting wood, and even winching out your 4×4.
I bloody love the tool and bought one, then the full kit. I got it delivered to Seattle by the rep in southern California. I see that they are still handmade with quality steel in New Zealand. If buying a tool means making money or saving money to you, then this is one you would want to consider.
04/26/16The Slammer Tool ($250)
