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Carving Mallet

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Carving Mallets have heavy rounded heads, with the circular cross section permanently wedged and glued to turned handles.



Uses

These deliver just the kind of dull blow that is required by Wood Carvers and Stone Masons to strike their Chisels and Gouges. The circular head helps the carver to strike accurate blows as chisels are moved through the many complex angles required when carving.

In addition, Stone Masons tools are often steel without wooden handles. The circular head also enables use of the whole circumference which shares the impact of the steel tools on the wooden face.


DT Online Buyers' Guide
  • Carving Mallet heads are commonly made from Beech.
  • Lignum Vitea heads are considered better because they are heavier, but they may now be hard to find.
  • A modern alternative is to use Polyurethane for the heads - plus Bronze or Brass.
Emir 211-3IN Heavy-Duty Carvers Mallet 75mm Emir 211 Heavy Duty Carvers Mallet 75mm Emir 210 Beech Carvers Mallet 90mm
Emir 211-3IN Heavy-Duty Carvers Mallet 75mm Emir 211 Heavy Duty Carvers Mallet 75mm Emir 210 Beech Carvers Mallet 90mm