Mallets are a ubiquitous woodworking tool. But a lot of woodworkers don’t give them much thought. I mean… you can use anything to bang things together, right? But different types of mallets have different intended purposes. And knowing which to grab not only makes you a more efficient woodworker — it can prevent damage to your projects and tools. Today, I’m telling you about the most common types of mallets for woodworking — including their uses, strengths, and limitations. This list isn’t exhaustive. But it’s a good start for understanding the whacky world of mallets. TABLE OF CONTENTS Joiner’s Mallets Carving Mallets Froe Mallets Chisel Mallets Rubber Mallets Dead-blow Hammers Metal-Headed Hammers JOINER’S MALLETS This is the classic woodworking mallet with a massive rectangular(ish) head. The big, heavy head packs a lot of power into each swing. And the all-wood
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