Dead On AN18 18-Inch Annihilator Utility and Wrecking Bar
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Manufacturer: Dead On ToolsModel: AN18
Product features:
- Demolition hammer-use for breaking down hard surfaces, as well as other general hammer uses
- Nail puller and tile ripper-pull nails and get underneath tile- to rip up tile
- Board straightener-adjusts board into proper positions before tacking. Use on standard board sizes
- Demolition axe-rip through dry wall, wood slots, shingles and strip conduit
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dead On AN18 18-Inch Annihilator Utility and Wrecking Bar
Customer Review: A nail puller that turns heads
Summary: 4 Stars
A few years ago, I purchased the "original" Exhumer (nail puller and bottle open) from Dead On and liked the look but not the performance. The metal used in the manufacture kept bending and pitting as I tried to pull nails of various sizes until it was almost unusable on any nails smaller the d8.
I was hesitant about purchasing another Dead On tool because of that but gave in to getting this wrecking hammer, the Annihilator, because I'm a sucker for really different looking tools. I fully expected that this would be joining the Exhumer in the back of the tool chest after a few weeks.
Wow, was I wrong. I have been using this tool almost constantly since I got it (house demo and rebuild) and none of my other hammer-pull bar combos can perform like this. It is a heavy tool, heavier than the Estwings I normally use. The handle grip is not quite as comfortable as the Estwing but the longer spread of the claw head gives the Annihilator a great mechanical advantage when pulling nails.
When held in the center of the grip, the Annihilator is nicely balanced to give you a decent hit without too much strain. When held at the very end, this tool gives a powerful strike but will eventual cause strain on your wrist until you get used to it. (weekend carpenters will not get used to using it that way)
The spike at the handle end can be a blessing and a curse. If carefully used, it is extremely handy for spliting boards apart or letting someone know that the last creme-filled dounut is yours. When incorrectly used, you can cause puncture wounds up and down you legs and it goes through standard leather boots. A naturally clumsy person should never be allowed to use this tool for the safety of themselves and the others around them.
Also, never sell short the great looks you get during a demo when you are using a functional tool that looks like it came from the set of Underworld or the Blade movies.
Description of Dead On AN18 18-Inch Annihilator Utility and Wrecking Bar
Used for breaking down hard surfaces, as well as other general hammer uses. Can be used as a demolition hammer, bottle opener, nail puller/tile ripper, board straightener, demolition axe, wrench/nail puller and chisel.Hand Tools
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