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'''Cannister Stakes''' are used in '''[[:Category:Tinsmithing|Tinsmithing]]''' and by others for general working of sheet metal and, in particular when truing the bases of cylindrical items.
'''Cannister Stakes''' are used in '''[[:Category:Sheet Metalwork|Tinsmithing]]''' and by others for general working of sheet metal and, in particular when truing the bases of cylindrical items.




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Description

Cannister Stakes are used in Tinsmithing and by others for general working of sheet metal and, in particular when truing the bases of cylindrical items.


DT Online Buyers' Guide
  • Traditional Boxwood Mallets are now largely superceded by Nylon, PVC or rubber faced hammers and mallets for general work. They are available in a range of diameters and weights.
  • Carpenters' Mallets with a head size of 4-5 inches (100mm - 125mm) are a suitable size for most work in Design and Technology.
  • Carving Mallet heads are commonly made from Beech but Lignum Vitea heads are considered better because they are heavier. They may now be hard to find. A modern alternative is to use Polyurethane for the heads (Bronze or Brass also used). A good general size head weight for light work would be approximately 450 grams or less, and for general work, 800 grams is more suitable.
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