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The handle is tapered in such a way that the head tends to tighten with use and the striking faces are angled to present a '''[[Squareness|Square]]''' surface to the chisel when struck. | The handle is tapered in such a way that the head tends to tighten with use and the striking faces are angled to present a '''[[Squareness|Square]]''' surface to the chisel when struck. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 15 May 2016
Description
Carpenter's Mallets are usually made of Beech. They are the traditional tool used for striking Wood Chisels for example.
Features and Uses
The handle is tapered in such a way that the head tends to tighten with use and the striking faces are angled to present a Square surface to the chisel when struck.
- Traditional Boxwood Mallets are now largely superceded by Nylon, PVC or rubber faced hammers and mallets for general work.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.
- Bossing Mallets are sized by head diameter (35, 50, 60, or 75mm). The smaller sizes are used for art metalwork and the larger sizes are for shaping and stretching sheet metal and soft roofing materials such as lead.
 
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