| Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Auto Hammer |  | Brand: Craftsman
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $119.95
as of 9/4/2010 06:38 CDT details
New (6) Used (1) from $119.95
Seller: betlebumbooks
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 33,789
Color: Yellow
Media: Misc.
Size: pocket size
UPC: 009118180000
EAN: 0009118180000
ASIN: B002B4YCAW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Powerful motor | | • | 3600 Impacts/minute | | • | Compact, ergonomic design | | • | Magnetic head | | • | LED worklight |
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Product Description
The innovative Craftsman 12 V Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto Hammer is the first of its kind in the marketplace. This innovative tool removes the need for a hose or cord and uses the power of a 12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery to nail nails up to 3.5-in. in length with the press of a trigger. Because of the compact design and a weight of only lbs, the Hammerhead Auto Hammer is ideal for: nailing in tight areas where swinging is restricted, for overhead applications, for a variety of other projects that require nails, for carrying from project to project and for storage purposes. The hammerhead's powerful motor, made with a high speed/high torque design, drives nails quickly and with minimal effort in materials from construction lumber to finished wood. The hammer nails at 3600 impacts/minute and features a retractable nail sleeve that covers the impact mechanism and retracts during use to ensure flush finishes. For assistance in nail placement and nailing accuracy, a magnetic head conveniently holds nails up to 7/16-in wide. The soft-grip handle provides increased comfort and grip and the LED work light illuminates the work area for enhanced vision. The Auto Hammer is a part of the new compact line of Craftsman tools called NEXTEC. These tools are powered by a compact 12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery for enhanced performance and longer shelf life. The Hammerhead Auto Hammer Kit includes: Hammerhead Auto Hammer, 1-12 Volt Lithium-Ion battery, 30 minute quick charge charger with LED charge indicator, nail remover and carry/storage case.
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 Perfect for the right job. June 8, 2010
Adam Brown (Dallas, TX)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is perfect for those hard to reach places that you can't get to with a normal hammer. I love not having to fight with the tiny hammer strikes anymore, especially when working between ceiling rafters. I was able to put in 10d framing nails without a problem and the battery lasted long enough to complete any job.
This probably won't replace my hammer but it's perfect for the occasion when you can't get a hammer into a tight space.
 Not bad in a pinch May 31, 2010
James L. Jones (jacksonville, fla)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own this tool, and it's not bad for simple jobs. An air powered palm nailer is a much more powerful tool. But then that requires a compressor and dragging an air line. I used to under my house, tight crawl space, no room for the big stuff. Now I've got a dead battery, the tool's over a year old, will have to buy a replacement. The battery is $20 from Sears.
 I like it April 15, 2010
JRB (Buffalo, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's a terrific tool if you have to do a lot of finish carpentry. I picked up a reconditioned one to use for tongue & groove pine siding and crown molding on the perpetual DYI home remodeling job. I've never drained the battery until it quit and have used it for up to 4 hours at a time. I probably would have got a palm nailer and a compressor had I not been able to find this for under $70. Getting a compressor is a big negative for me, as they're a pain to drag around and store, and I would end up spending tons of money on other pneumatic tools. Of course then I'd be able to drive bigger nails! Actually I'd love a compressor and all those air tools, the wife won't allow it. If you're planning on driving more than 2-1/2" 8d common nails you'll have to go pneumatic or do it the old fashioned way. For driving up to 2" finishing nails this tool is great. I imagine it handles most roofing nails easily, but I can do those faster with a hammer. It doesn't hurt anything if you miss except your thumb. It's as loud or louder than a palm nailer so you should wear a good set of headphones with your favorite music cranked up to maximum volume. Safety first! According to reviews I've seen in tool magazines the Ryobi Autohammer is almost identical to this. It has the same limitations, but it can be purchased for quite a bit less on Amazon. They should call these things Finish Auto Hammers. Then less people would buy and return them when they discover they can't use them as frame hammers.
6-3-10 Update
Still no complaints and I found a great new use for it. I was trying to remove hinge pins from old doors and after an hours of pounding with a normal hammer and enough WD-40 to attract the EPA wasn't making much progress unless we're counting bruised thumbs. Out of desperation I decided to use the auto hammer. The pins came right out. I think the vibration did it. Just use a short fat nail, screw, old drill bit, smaller diameter hinge pin, etc. and drive it into the hinge pin from the bottom. It's especially useful for tight spots; bottom hinges or where they're against another wall.
A question for reviewers January 20, 2010
Dan McLaughlin (Gallup, NM USA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have only one hand. I can use a hammer but I cannot hold them in place with my other hand to "start" them.
I see reviews that state that this product will only drive very short nails. Can this product "start" a larger framing nail. If so it would be useful for me to "start" nails and finish driving them with a conventional hammer. I request your input, suggestions and comments.
Thanks.
 Big dissapointment December 31, 2009
Tool Man (Utah, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Big dissapointment. Will only drive box nails. It will not make it through a single 2x4 with an 8d or 10d common nail. Even then it is more work on the user than just using a hammer.
When driving a finish nail it will slide to the side and dent the material and the nail is not driven to the point where using a set is safe. The same is true of the Ryobi hammer which is the same product. Unless you like testing tools and don't mind the gas to return it. Do not purchase this tool.
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