Watching “Chicago Fire” and all those scenes involving the use of a Halligan Bar left me wanting something similar at home … a powerful, sturdy tool of decent length to pry, hammer and pound. While purchasing an actual Halligan Bar was impractical and rather expensive; purchasing the STANLEY FATMAX XTREME FUBAR III was not only a viable compromise, but a worthy investment.
WHAT THE FUBAR III OFFERS
This is a multi-faceted tool. A 30 inch one-piece forged steel bar that is beveled and split on one end with the other end serving as a hammer and board grabber. The shaft between the two “business” ends of this tool is squared, with defined edges that offer a solid gripping surface.
One of the biggest attributes of this tool is the simple, but effective design. The almost yard-long length provided ample leverage for most any general demolition or prying purpose. Being a single-piece tool, there is no worry of heavy use deteriorating the tool and causing parts to dangerously separate (like a sledgehammer head coming off the handle). The rather even distribution of the bar’s weight makes this extremely easy to wield.
The “striking” end of the FUBAR III is hammer-like with a flat striking-head that protrudes from one side and an “F-shaped” jaw with teeth protruding from the other side. The hammer head is sizeable enough to bust 2x4s with relative ease and the grabbing sized is great for grabbing onto the same-sized boards to bend and break. The prying end has a graduated thickness for much better prying leverage than flat prying bars.
While the ends of the FUBAR III are certainly effective in both design and function, the shaft is what makes this tool work so well. Aside from somewhat squared shape of the handle, the shaft is recessed on both sides to accommodate textured rubber grips to be bolted into the tool, creating a flush surface grip rather than simply being attached on top. The grips being incorporated into the bar rather than on the bar enhance the one-piece feel to the tool. The end result is a solid, sturdy grip that is critical when using the bar.
While my main use for the FUBAR III is relegated to prying jobs, the striking and grabbing end will allow me to take down the backyard deck rather than pay someone else to do it … I’m looking forward to putting the FUBAR III to full use. While my initial purchase of this bar was simply a whim, I’ve found it to be a handy tool to keep in the back of my SUV … great tool for camping: hammering tent pegs, breaking down wood for a fire and even a convenient personal defense tool.
| Brand | Stanley |
|---|---|
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Color | Multi |
| Item Weight | 8.7 Pounds |
| Style | German |
| Included Components | STANLEY - 55-120 |
| Manufacturer | Stanley |
| Part Number | 55-120 |
| Item Weight | 8.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 8.2 x 2.2 inches |
| Item model number | 55-120 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Material | Blend |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
