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3,600 IPM, single speed - allows you to drive nails up to 3 1/2" long flush with wooden workpieces only
Compact, ergonomic design allows you to drive nails in hard-to-reach places
Magnetic sleeve and clamp (12 mm)
Built-in LED worklight and rubber-coated grip handle
Includes 30-min diagnostic charger, 12V Li-Ion battery, soft-sided bag
New and exclusive design!

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NoMastercraft Auto Hammer, 12V

Overall Rating

3.6 out of 5

Durability

3.2 out of 5

Performance

3.4 out of 5

Features

3.4 out of 5

9 3,600 IPM, single speed - allows you to drive nails up to 3 1/2" long flush with wooden workpieces only. Compact, ergonomic design allows you to drive nails in hard-to-reach places. Magnetic sleeve and clamp (12 mm). Built-in LED worklight and rubber-coated grip handle

Overall Rating

3 out of 5

Durability

3 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Features

3 out of 5

kenpanmujon

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Only useful for small nails

Date:September 2, 2011

"The Mastercraft 12V Lithium-ion Auto Hammer (054-1257-6) is similar, in concept, to a pneumatic palm nailer. Rather than compressed air, a 12V lithium-ion battery drives a small piston within a sleeve, delivering 3,600 impacts per minute. The tool is activated with a single speed trigger.

The Auto Hammer is about 10" long, and weighs just over 1 3/4 pounds (with battery installed). While it's fairly light, the placement of the trigger forces you to grip the Auto Hammer forward, toward the head. I find that this makes the tool feel off-balance. Also, persons with smaller hands might find the handle bulky.

There is no conventional 'on/off' switch; rather, the Auto Hammer uses a pressure switch. Press the power switch and the tool engages at maximum power. You have to keep the trigger depressed while running the tool; there is no lock-on feature. As well, if you inadvertently press the power switch while carrying the tool, or if the switch comes into contact with anything on your workbench or in you tool box, it will start up. There is a bright white LED work light just above the trigger that makes it easy to see where you're nailing.

The magnetic sleeve is 7/16" wide; which means that, theoretically, you can use nails with a head diameter of up to 7/16". The magnet is not very strong; it will barely hold a 6d nail, and won't hold a 10d or larger nail. I was able to use the Auto Hammer to fully set 6d and smaller nails in softwood, to almost set 7d and 8d nails, but could only partially set 10d and larger nails. I also tried setting nails in hardwood and plywood. You can set smaller 2d to 4d nails in hardwood and 2d to 6d nails in plywood. Don't bother with longer nails.

The weak magnet barely holds a 6d nail. It won't hold (or full sink) 10d or larger nails

One thing you need to be aware of is that the Auto Hammer is incredibly loud. I measured it at 115.4 decibels. Using this tool without adequate hearing protection would be committing aural suicide.

In it's present configuration you can use it to set small nails in cramped areas where swinging a hammer isn't feasible. However, for it to be a really useful, Mastercraft needs to do some refinement on the tool. A stronger magnet, possibly a smaller diameter sleeve, proper on/off switch, more power to full set at least 10d nails, and lower noise level."

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Overall Rating

2 out of 5

Durability

2 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Features

2 out of 5

sandymauer

Location: Mississauga

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Doesn't really work

Date:November 26, 2010

"My husband got this as a gift from the in-laws. He snuck into the Christmas closet to give it a test run. I'm not happy about the sneaking around, but I'm glad he tried out this autohammer.

It is noisy and doesn't drive nails in all the way. Although this hammer is rated to pound in 3 1/2 inch nails, we found it always left a 1/4-1/2 inch of nail sticking out. We found it even had problems pounding two-inch nails all the way in. This problem happened with relatively hard wood like maple and even softer spruce or plain pine. We ended up having to finish off with a manual hammer.

We aren't picking on the MasterCraft autohammer. Some research on a few pro tool websites said this is a problem with most of the 12 v line of autohammers. They simply don't have the strength to pound in anything but short nails.

As usual, CT was great about returning the money and we bought something more useful to us."

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Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Durability

3 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Features

4 out of 5

Herb91

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Unique niche item

Date:July 15, 2010

"We bought this tool to install underneath deck strips to screw in our deck boards. The deck is 12' X 48' and there were 125 pieces to install with 2500 1.5" galvanized nails. Working between the joists was a bit of a pain with a hammer and very tiring. This thing works great for something like this. Fast, easy, effortless. A little noisy but I can live with that."

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Durability

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Features

5 out of 5

nemac19

Location: Dominion, Nova Scotia

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One Of The Best Purchases I ever made!!!

Date:June 10, 2010

"A very versatile tool. Great for tight places. Very quick putting nails into wood. I would recommend this tool to everyone. Great tool for every toolbox."

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Overall Rating

3 out of 5

Durability

3 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Features

3 out of 5

DCSarnia

Location: Sarnia, Ontario

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For the price, I'd buy a really good hammer

Date:June 6, 2010

"I was really surprised to hear how loud it was. If you're working in rafters or other places of close proximity, hearing protection should be worn."

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Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Rodski

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Not a bad deal when on sale

Date:May 17, 2010

"The fellow who was driving 2 1/2" nails in to baseboards with this hammer was missing the wood behind the drywall. It will drive small nails into pine or other but don't expect to drive a lot of big nails with this one, (unless mine is defective and I can't tell). Works well with smaller nails and GREAT for getting into awkward spots though."

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Overall Rating

1 out of 5

skeeder

Location: london on

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did not like

Date:January 30, 2010

"it took for every to hammer a nail in and when it got down near bottom it bent the nail."

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Shuttle

Location: Calgary, AB

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Best hammer ever!

Date:January 22, 2010

"I was skeptical when I got this rechargeable auto hammer. I didn't think it would have the power to do the job. Boy was I surprised! It easily drove in 2.5" nails into baseboards and made it much easier to install smaller ceiling mouldings. The best part is it's almost impossible to smash your thumb with this tool. The battery charges very quickly and lasts a long time before needing a recharge.

This is truly one of the best tools I've ever used!"

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Jayder70

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Super Fun!

Date:December 29, 2009

"I bought this for my husband who is hard to buy for but loves toys! He immediately started hammering things! It works great with little or no effort."

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1 answer

What is the price of spare battery, if available?

DotBot

1 year, 3 months ago

Answer:

This autohammer uses the Mastercraft 12 V Li-Ion Battery (Product #54-1259-2). The battery costs $39.99. It can be used with a drill and jigsaw.

sandymauer

- Mississauga

1 year, 2 months ago

2 answers

How many 3 1/2" nails can it drive before requiring a recharge?

Anonymous

1 year, 6 months ago

Answer:

There is no definitive answer. It would depend on the nails, the wood and the user. Tools and manufacturers don’t really make claims to the amount of work a particular tool can do. An estimate would be 25-30 per charge.

liz6432

1 year, 5 months ago

Answer:

it lasts about an hour, so you can drive as many nails as you can in an hour.

Anonymous

1 year, 5 months ago

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Does it only drive nails, or can it drive in staples as well?

Greenspider

1 year, 7 months ago

Answer:

It drives nails only.

RalphAtCT

1 year, 6 months ago

Answer:

Nails only. Head not really set up for staples.

Anonymous

1 year, 6 months ago

1 answer

When flush nailing, does it leave an impact mark on the wood and how small of a finishing nail will it accept?

Frugal2

- Toronto, ON

1 year, 8 months ago

Answer:

It would if you are not careful. Once you get in the rhythm you have to back off just in time or it will make a little 'smile' in the wood.

Anonymous

1 year, 6 months ago

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what are the specs?

Question:

your website doesn't show any specs for this hammer. What size nails does it drive? what kind of nails does it drive? whats the normal running time under normal usage?

dana0069

2 years, 1 month ago

Answer:

Says it will drive a 3 " nail but it would be limited to the head size that will fit in the nailer. Battery lasts about an hour but it fully recharges in 30 minutes.

Anonymous

1 year, 6 months ago

Answer:

This is also listed under the features section:
• 3,600 IPM, single speed - allows you to drive nails up to 3 1/2" long flush with the work piece
• Compact, ergonomic design allows you to drive nails in hard-to-reach places
• Magnetic sleeve and clamp (12 mm)
• Built-in LED worklight and rubber-coated grip handle
• Includes 30-min diagnostic charger, 12V Li-Ion battery, soft-sided bag