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That new vinyl post driver snapped on me halfway through a job in Springfield
It was a brand name tool, but the handle just gave out under normal use. I had to finish setting 30 posts with a sledge, which set us back a whole day. Anyone know a truly heavy-duty driver that can take a beating?
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james5332mo ago
Man, isn't that just how it goes now? You pay for the name and get less than you used to. Feels like everything's built to just barely work.
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emery9652mo ago
That's a rough spot to be in, especially with a full day's work left. Had the same thing happen with a fiberglass handle a few seasons back. For true heavy duty, you want a solid steel driver, the kind without a separate handle piece. They're a beast to swing all day, but they won't snap. The extra weight actually helps drive the posts, too.
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blair_davis1mo ago
About three summers ago I had a steel driver that weighed close to twelve pounds. Felt like I was swinging a sledgehammer by lunchtime. But like @emery965 said, it pushed those posts in just fine and never gave me a lick of trouble after five seasons of use. Funny thing is, my shoulder started complaining before the handle ever did. Guess that's the trade-off with those heavy ones - they'll outlast you if you're not careful.
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