Vulcan  |  SKU: VUL-DDB-ORG

Vulcan HB-DBM01 Dead Blow Hammer, 2 lb Head, No Rebound

Regular price $27.99

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Brand
Vulcan
Type
Tools

About this item

  • Seating large format slabs and heavy pavers into a bedding layer.
  • Driving edge restraint and spikes without deforming the head of the spike.
  • Any assembly work where you need force but not a mark.
  • Knocking apart without damaging what you want to keep.
See the full description and data sheets

Shipping, pick-up and returns

Orders ship from Williamstown, New Jersey by UPS, FedEx Ground or USPS; weekday orders placed before 2 PM Eastern go out the same day. Warehouse pick-ups (call first so we can pull your order) and drop-off returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to noon.

Return and refund policy · Shipping policy

  • Ships same dayWeekday orders before 2 PM Eastern
  • Real humans(856) 418-4895, any hour
  • Pick up in NJWilliamstown, call ahead
  • Manufacturer specsStraight from the data sheet

Good to know about Vulcan HB-DBM01 Dead Blow Hammer

Why a Dead Blow Beats a Mallet on Big Units

On a large format slab, a rubber mallet bounces and much of the energy comes back up the handle instead of seating the unit. A dead blow absorbs that rebound and drives the slab down.

Full description and specs
  • Why a Dead Blow Beats a Mallet on Big Units

    On a large format slab, a rubber mallet bounces and much of the energy comes back up the handle instead of seating the unit. A dead blow absorbs that rebound and drives the slab down.

  • Looking After It

    The one thing that kills a dead blow hammer is a split in the head casing, which lets the shot out and turns it into an ordinary and rather poor mallet.

Description

All the Force Goes In, None Bounces Back
A dead blow hammer has a hollow head part filled with loose shot. When you strike, the shot slams forward a fraction after the head does, which cancels the rebound. The practical result is that more of your energy goes into the work and the head does not bounce back at you, so you can place a heavy blow accurately.
2 lb
Head weight
Dead blow
No rebound
Shot filled
Head
Non marking
Face

Why a Dead Blow Beats a Mallet on Big Units

On a large format slab, a rubber mallet bounces and much of the energy comes back up the handle instead of seating the unit. A dead blow absorbs that rebound and drives the slab down. It also means fewer blows, which matters when the unit you are persuading is heavy enough that every strike risks a chip.

What It Is For

  • Seating large format slabs and heavy pavers into a bedding layer.
  • Driving edge restraint and spikes without deforming the head of the spike.
  • Any assembly work where you need force but not a mark.
  • Knocking apart without damaging what you want to keep.

Specifications

Product Vulcan HB-DBM01 Dead Blow Hammer
Head weight 2 lb
Type Dead blow, shot filled head
Face Non marking
Use Seating, assembly and adjustment without rebound or marking

Looking After It

The one thing that kills a dead blow hammer is a split in the head casing, which lets the shot out and turns it into an ordinary and rather poor mallet. Keep it off sharp edges, do not use it to strike anything with a cutting edge, and store it out of prolonged direct sun, since UV degrades the polymer over years.

Laying Large Format Slabs?
Ask us what else makes that job easier. Slab work rewards having the right handling and seating tools. Call (856) 418-4895 or email info@polymericsandstore.com.

Data sheets

The manufacturer's technical data sheet (coverage, joint width, cure and rain-safe times) and safety data sheet are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Every figure on this page comes from those sheets.

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When will it ship?
In-stock orders placed before 2:00 PM Eastern on a weekday ship the same day from our Williamstown, New Jersey warehouse by UPS or FedEx Ground. The cut-off is when the carriers start arriving; order after it, or on a weekend, and it ships the next business day. Just missed it? Call (856) 418-4895: if the carrier has not picked up yet we do our best to get it out the same day. The box above the Add to cart button shows the live countdown and an arrival estimate for your ZIP. Phones are answered 24/7; the warehouse itself is open for pick-ups and returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon, Eastern. For a pick-up, call first so we can pull your order.
Can I buy by the pallet?
Yes. Full pallets ship by freight truck, so we price the delivery for your address instead of guessing. Request a pallet quote or call (856) 418-4895 and we will call you back with a delivered price.
Where are the technical and safety data sheets?
The manufacturers' technical and safety data sheets are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Coverage, cure time and application temperatures on this page come from those sheets.
Is contractor or bulk pricing available?
No. One price for everyone: the price on the page is what contractors, landscapers and homeowners all pay. For full pallets, request a pallet quote and we will price the freight to your address.

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