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More efficient no-bounce fret installation

Deadblow Fretting Hammer


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We fitted this durable "deadblow" style hammer with a machined brass face especially for fretwork. The shock-absorbing shot-filled head won't bounce like a regular hammer, so it transfers more energy directly to the fret. This helps seat the wire more firmly, with fewer hammer blows and less chance of the fret springing back.

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Overall length: 9-1/2" (241.3mm)
Striking surface diameter: 13/16" (20.64mm)
Weight: 1/2 lb. (.2268 kg)

Durable steel-reinforced handle.

Essential for fretting
The Deadblow Fretting Hammer is one of seven tools included in our Essential Fretting Tool Kit, a compilation of tools you'll need for the fundamentals of fret work. Kit also includes our book, Fretwork Step By Step by Erick Coleman with Dan Erlewine.

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Deadblow Fretting Hammer
Deadblow Fretting Hammer
 
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5 1-05-2012
Feels great and virtually no blowback.

It works as advetised however it's not made of magic... it's still a hammer so there is a small amount of blowback but significantly better than the traditional fret hammer. I was surprised that the non brass side had no plastic tip but when I used the the non brass side on this hammer it worked just fine and left no fret dents in the plastic. A great buy!

George Casiano  Corona, CA Read my reviews (16)
4 11-18-2011
hammer

Works as expected

p gaudreau  canada Read my reviews (44)
5 10-03-2011
Get hammered

Good size and feel. Works as expected.

Pudlglum  Newcastle, WA Read my reviews (3)
5 7-31-2011
Deadblow Fretting Hammer

The older Stew-Mac hammer was a nice tool. This one is far superior! I tend to favor hammering frets, over other methods, and this new hammer works very well. I just did a couple of new banjo necks and am very pleased with the results and ease of use. Wear your ear plugs - always a good idea.

Mikey  Boone, NC Read my reviews (2)
5 6-17-2011
Knocked them frets out

Easy to use and wore ear plugs to ease the sound of my hammering across the frets to seat everything. Didn't damage fret wire or mark it, I like!

agnusguitars  champaign, il Read my reviews (30)
4 5-29-2011
Another fine tool from Stewmac

Well constructed and very effective for fretting.

Gerry A.  Australia Read my reviews (4)
5 5-23-2011
Dead Blow Fretting Hammer.

Well made, feels right as far as the balance is concerned, works a treat with no discernible damage to the fret tops. A recommended buy.

Pete Stamp  Sussex, England. Read my reviews (3)
5 12-16-2010
Deadblow Hammer

This tool, which after using engineering deadblow hammers, surprises you with its small size but is very effective. The price is not too bad and the feel is nice. Just let the weight of the hammer do the work instead of swinging with force!

KL  Christchurch, New Zealand Read my reviews (25)
5 11-24-2010
Fretting Hammer

Nice hammer. I tried it out on a banjo fret job and it works great! I would recommend this to anyone

A. Scott  Tulsa OK Read my reviews (25)
4 11-21-2010
Deadly blows

This is an excellent hammer in the right hands. Minimum force is needed to seat new or reseat lifting frets. A word of caution... The brass head can easily damage frets and put dents in the fingerboard unless great care is taken. A few light taps is safer than a forceful hit.

Dieter Billinger  Toronot Canada Read my reviews (7)
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