What is a mallet?
A mallet is a hammer. It has a large head made of soft material. The purpose is that when it hits a surface it will not damage it. Mallets have short handles so the person holding them has more control over the use of the tool. Mallets are designed for different uses so there are different type of mallets made of different materials. Common materials mallets are made of are wood, rubber, plastic, soft metals and rawhide. Most materials used are made so they can be used again and again.
Different mallets are used for specific tasks. The wooden mallet is often used by carpenters to hit other tool like chisels for example. Sometimes they are used to knock different size pieces of wood together. A wooden mallet is used to play the game crochet when you hit the ball with it. Rubber mallets are use for a variety of task. They are used in making sheet metal because they do not leave any marks. Often a person will hit plasterboard with a rubber mallet because its forces it to shift into place more easily. Sometimes it is used to work on and shape jewelry.
Meat mallets made of wood and metal are used to tenderize meats. The meat is pounded with the mallet. The two sided meat mallet has a flat side and one side with raised bumps or protrusions. Rawhide mallets are often used for jewelry and working on leather products. They are designed often by having metal or wood covered by rawhide. Mallets are one of the oldest tools know to man.
A mallet is a type of hammer with a large, soft head which is intended to strike a surface without causing any damage to it. Mallets typically have short handles, making them easier to control. There are a wide range of mallet styles on the market which are designed for a range of applications. Many hardware stores stock basic mallets, and it is also possible to find specialty mallets designed for particular professional trades. Some craftspeople also make their own mallets for specific tasks. The materials used to make mallets vary. Some common choices are: wood, soft metals, rubber, plastic, and rawhide. As a general rule, mallets are designed so that the materials they are made from will deform before the mallet damages the object it hits. Many mallets are also made from resilient materials which will spring back after they are used; this allows people to use them again and again for projects, as the mallet deforms only temporarily. Carpenters use mallets as driving tools, to hit ot
