"I love the idea of the tool going full circle--from hand, to pneumatic, to electric (and also battery powered), and then back to hand--but with a modern bit. Wow!"

"Thanks Creighton. I used to work with a carpenter who had a Craftsman machine that was essentially a miter saw size radial arm saw. I went looking for that on the web but could not find photos because it was from before the internet. Can't believe I missed seeing this newer model from Craftsman."

"Can't argue with you about the quality of freebie bags or the throw-away mentality here in the U.S. But I know plenty of American tradesmen who use modular boxes because it saves them from having to dig around in the bottoms of buckets and bags. As for these boxes--I've seen them in person and they look to be sturdier than the Bosch L-Boxxes, DeWalt Tstak, and Festool Systainers I already own. "

"It's incredible what goes into making one of these.  I can almost see why it costs 275 Euros. I don't wear a watch so thankfully I'm not tempted."

"Very cool--like an old-school clock."

"You're right; this tool is not well suited for the installation of drywall. It's intended for retrofit work, cutting holes in existing walls and ceilings. That could include cutting openings for new doors and windows, whole house fans, access panels, and the like."

"Most of what I know about this is annecdotal--what I've heard from carpenters who use a Stiletto Tibone and claim it does not transfer shock to their arms. There is some evidence that titanium (Ti) damps vibration more than most steel alloys, though frankly, I think this has as much to do with the shape/configuration of the hammer that is made from it as from the material itself. As for the material itself, see table VII of this doc from University of Texas Engineering Dept: http://tinyurl.com/zp9zqvo This would be a particular alloy--it's impossible to know exactly what's in the titanium used by Stiletto."

"No leg room required."

"Great idea!  The face shield I use with outdoor power equipment is mesh; it doesn't fog and is way easier to keep clean than clear plastic."

"I totally agree; there's no such thing as a single best design for something so personal as a hammer. I own a bunch of hammers but mostly use an old 16-oz leather handle Estwing, a 16-oz wood handle Vaughn, or a 15-oz DeWalt Mig Weld--that recently supplanted a 20-oz Estwing. I avoid using the wood handle hammer for tasks that involve pulling nails because I like that handle and have broken handles before. You're right about not having to pull many nails when framing--but that's hard to avoid when remodeling or making repairs."

"True--one blade would suffice. Am guessing he chose that shape to provide larger gripping surface for greater stability when pressing hard for deep scoring. "

"Try BPWaytools.com  Their price is as good as any I've seen in the US. https://bpway.com/products/thingamejig-scribing-tool"