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'''Boxwood Mallets''' ''(aka '''Tinmans Mallets''')'', have a cylindrical head mallet of high density wood such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignum_vitae '''Lignum Vitae'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buxus_sempervirens '''Boxwood'''], with a resilient, shock absorbing cane handle. | '''Boxwood Mallets''' ''(aka '''Tinmans Mallets''')'', have a cylindrical head mallet of high density wood such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignum_vitae '''Lignum Vitae'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buxus_sempervirens '''Boxwood'''], with a resilient, shock absorbing cane handle. | ||
=====Features and Uses===== | |||
Used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinsmith '''Tinsmiths'''] to fold and bend edges of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinplate'''] for example. | Used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinsmith '''Tinsmiths'''] to fold and bend edges of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinplate'''] for example. | ||
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Revision as of 13:21, 14 May 2016
Description
Boxwood Mallets (aka Tinmans Mallets), have a cylindrical head mallet of high density wood such as Lignum Vitae or Boxwood, with a resilient, shock absorbing cane handle.
Features and Uses
Used by Tinsmiths to fold and bend edges of Tinplate for example.
Note: Folding an edge over with a mallet avoids stretching the metal and causing it to bend along the edge.
DT Online Buyers' Guide
- They are available in head diameters between 35mm and 75mm - choose 50mm for general work.
 
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Emir 86 Tinsmans Mallet 50mm
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Emir 86 Tinsmans Mallet 60mm
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