Mallets

Mallets are basically hammers with heads that are softer than steel.

also see Project:Mallets for some DIY mallet ideas!

Wooden Mallets

Carpenter's Mallets

ToolInfoBox Carpenter's Mallets
Synonyms:	DE: Schreinerklüpfel, Klopfholz, Rechteckkopf-Klüpfel
Type:	hand tool
Used with:	(large) woodworking chisels
Location:	wood workshop
Access Requirements:	read this page

A carpenter's mallet has a heavy hardwood head (usually white or red beech). It is used to drive (large) woodworking chisels without damaging their handles too much.

Improvised Light-Weight Mallet

Lukas made a simple wooden mallet from an old bedpost before we had a real carpenter's mallet. Due to its light weight it is still useful for driving small chisels, though! Making a similar one yourself is very simple, but the grain direction of the wood is not ideal for hitting stuff...

You should be able to find it in the wood workshop.

• crappy mallet
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  first step: cut the future handle to an octagonal shape, e.g. with a japanese saw

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  second step: chisel the handle to a round and comfortable shape

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  third step: use a rasp to clean up the handle