Are Hammers Obsolete?? || Quick Look || Skil Autohammer PwrCore 12v

The hammer will never go away. It does things power tools cant

They're great for tight spots like between studs where you can't swing a hammer.

Main points 👉 use a 4ah battery makes it way more powerful also straight mode really ups the power as well. The way it was used is its absolute weakest. I use mine for cut nails in historic houses and the smaller ones fit in there 2.5in or less. I also ground down a air hammer attachment to fit in and it's now a light duty air hammer or planishing hammer. The big thing I use this for (it's better than the m12 palm nailer) joist hanger nails (ticos). Some inspectors refuse to let us use Simpson screws even though there rated for structural things like that. When they do it I'm forced to pound thousands of short nails and I'm almost all battery power so I don't want a positive placement gun that's gas or air. After you throw on a 4ah battery and try it straight do a update video? You'll see it in a new light. It an also punch out rivets as well 👍 I would love to see that update video thanks agian.

I would still suggest buying an air compressor and a nail gun. The compressor is so versatile and is something you'll be glad you have in the years to come. Cool idea though. Thanks for the review 😊

i use the hell out of mine to install about 300 electrical boxes and some joist hangers that i couldnt swing a hammer to get at.

Grabbed one at Lowes on half price. Took it out to back porch which I plan on replacing in a couple years. Had tons of nail heads popped up and used for that. Worked great.

A couple years ago I upgraded my powers tools to DeWalt 20V. Prior to that for years I used the Black & Decker Matrix (the one where you switch out the attachments) and that worked great for years, putting in a balcony deck, redialing a porch deck, kitchen remodel, etc. I chose DeWalt because you can find them anywhere unlike the exclusive brands at HD and Lowe’s. I am thinking for the tools you don’t need as much power (multi-tool, hand-held small recip saw, etc.) for getting DeWalt 12v tools - But I have to say the SKIL 12v line looks amazing and for less $$. The fact that you got this for $45 and a battery and a charger is great. There is no way you could get a DeWalt 12v tool kit for that price.

This and palm nailers are very convenient for tight spaces where you can't swing a hammer or fit a nail gun. If you ever have to build a deck or install a lot of brackets (such as Simpson Strong Ties) then a tool like this is gonna be used a lot. For the average home owner, I'd say it's not worth it at $100 since they might not use it as often. But if it goes on sale for $45 it is an absolute buy at that price for anybody.

I used this very tool installing hardware on a shear wall right before inspection. Tool saved my ass.

Glad you finally made a video. I snagged 2 at $56 on prime, would have preferred at your price. One for the home and one for the automotive that will live in my tool box.

Thanks for your review and honesty. You at lest now TTI is not the only cordless tool maker.

It sounds nuts but i use mine as a pneumatic air hammer to take off clutch fans on vehicles. Perfect due to its tiny size and has yet to fail to loosen one.

Hi Mike, for me it's either the nail gun ( compressed air at the workshop, battery powered on site ), for repetitive nailing or the good old hammer with traditionnal nails that I prefer. This thing looks like a gadget...

Reminds me of My old Hammerhead branded model

Actually not too bad, I could see it useful on occasion like in a tight spot or around something you don’t wanna break. Now if it could hit like an air hammer I would pay about $1000 and probably never swing a hammer again at my shop lol.

its good for working on cars, geting rusted bolts unstuck, spray a little wd-40 or kroil, and hit it with that bad boy, boom breaks loose. great tool man, i need one. never got it cause i really dont need it, just want it.

I use the HIKOKI(Metabo HPT) version, I love it especially in places where you can't get the nail gun in or swing a hammer. Others laugh when I get it out but they soon want to borrow it 😂

Looks like a fun new toy.

I used mine the other day to knock the forms of a pad I was pouring for a commercial water heater.

Hi Mike LOL.... I'LL STICK to the Hammer. 🤣🤣