wood mallet for chisels ?

[RedVise]

I cant find this particular style of mallet in my net searches.
Copper bound head is neat. To be used with wood chisels ?


Brian

 

[kd3pc]

some of the older cars, that used a "knock off" hub nut, came with hammers like this, or similar non-marring face.

 

[Craptain]

I cant find this particular style of mallet in my net searches.
Copper bound head is neat. To be used with wood chisels ?


Brian

Neat mallet Brian. Generally that type of construction is a replaceable hide insert. But don't see why you wouldn't use wood, as someone obviously did. Does it look as if the wood goes all the way through or is it 2 pieces, 1 in each end?

It could be used for chisels though that is not the usual design for chisels. I use a turned Lignum Vitae mallet for chisels or a home made Yellow Pine one. Reality is that you use one that is the right size and mass for the job. I could find a home for it in my hammer drawer.

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[RedVise]

Based on the clue drops I would think it is 2 pieces.
I put together a package deal, the mallet and some chisels, going to try to sell to the artist types, if it doesnt move, I will send it your way.


Brian

 

[Craptain]

I secretly hope you sell it. I really do have enough. Did I just say that????

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[RedVise]

Ha!! Must of suffered some brain trauma during the recent unpleasantness...

 

[davethorik]

Rawhide hammers are popular in machine shops. Might be shop made.

 

[jimreed2160]

Japanese carpenters use hammers on their chisels. Those hammers are steel. American and Europeans do not use hammers as a tradition. Carver mallets are preferred because of control. Your eyes must focus on the workpiece and a hammer requires your eyes on the hammer strike point.

I think these hammers with replaceable faces were used for machine adjustments. Yours is a nice example.

 

[RedVise]

Thanks for the info Guys !

 

[Cruzan80]

Most well-known split face hammer is Garland, but they usually have a "dent" in the sides, and were thicker steel rather than copper. Still neat.