One of the most ancient building tools that appeared on earth is considered a hammer. Even at the very beginning of human history, almost all its types were invented. Later, after discovering the properties of rubber, the craftsmen came up with and created another kind of tool. The rubber mallet is designed to work with materials that are susceptible to squeezing. This article takes a look at this simple yet essential building tool.
Types of mallets
This unpretentious at first glance tool is made from the hardest woods, as well as black or white rubber. A rubber mallet is used to work with chisels and chisels. If necessary, performing carpentry work, you can use it with other tools. The use of a tool with a rubber striker allows you to maintain the integrity of the handles of auxiliary equipment.
Rubber hammer (mallet) may be different. Depending on the purpose, there are several types of this tool.
Carpenter's mallet is used for slotting. With its help, a hammer or chisel performs the necessary amount of work. With this tool, cutters are knocked out (setting tools for planing).
Lock hammers are used for dressing metal (sheet), they are used for work in which metal products are folded. A tool for this purpose is slightly different from the previous one - it is made in the form of a rectangular striker with a round handle.
Turning mallets are used to perform the same functions as the previous model. However, the striker of these tools, as well as its handle, are turned on a lathe.
The rubber mallet usually has a handle made of viscous and heavy woods, such as hornbeam or elm. Despite the simplicity of the tool, there are some features in its production. The mallet hammer is made as follows: a handle is inserted into the cone-shaped hole in the center of the striker. This is necessary so that the head does not break off the handle during operation. The material is usually PTFE, wood or rubber.
What is the mallet for?
The previous material of the article shows that the rubber mallet is widely used in metalwork and carpentry. This tool is involved in many operations:
- when performing stone work andtree;
- for roofing;
- when straightening damaged car surfaces;
- when laying paving slabs;
- when installing glazing beads on windows.
Extra
Rubber mallets have a few more features. If their working head is white, then no traces will remain on the surfaces with which the strikers come into contact during operation. The handle in such mallets is made of fiberglass - an elastic material that is not afraid of solvents. Such a tool is useful for the master to perform complex "jewelry" work. At the same time, a person using a rubber mallet will not have any unpleasant, uncomfortable sensations.
