{"title":"Mallets","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight mallets for tapping carving gouges and chisels. Each listing states the head material as described by the manufacturer, overall length and weight, and the handle type.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rubber-carving-mallet","title":"Rubber Carving Mallet, Small, 11.2 in and 12.7 oz with TPR Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small, light mallet with a rubber-type head for tapping carving chisels and gouges when hand pressure is not enough. It is about 11.2 in (285 mm) long and weighs about 12.7 oz (359 g), with a barrel-shaped black head about 1.8 in (46 mm) across and 3.1 in (80 mm) long on an orange shaft with a black TPR grip. The manufacturer makes it as a tile and floor installation mallet; we offer the small size for light carving work. Each order is one small mallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight blows: the rubber-type head and 12.7 oz (359 g) weight are meant for light tapping on chisels and gouges made to be struck, not for heavy chopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo flat faces: the barrel-shaped head has a flat striking face at each end, about 1.8 in (46 mm) across, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTPR grip: an orange shaft with a black TPR grip with finger grooves; the manufacturer describes it as a fiber handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang hole: a hole at the end of the grip lets you hang the mallet on a hook, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size: about 11.2 in (285 mm) overall with a 9.1 in (232 mm) handle; this listing is the small size only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 11.2 in (285 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 9.1 in (232 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHead\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.8 in (46 mm) across and 3.1 in (80 mm) long; black rubber-type head, as pictured and named by the manufacturer; the exact compound is not listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange shaft with a black TPR grip and hang hole; described by the manufacturer as a fiber handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 12.7 oz (359 g) product weight; about 13.8 oz (390 g) listed package weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mallet in a plastic bag; listed package size about 12.2 × 2.8 × 3.9 in (310 × 70 × 100 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the mallet when your order arrives and contact us through the contact page if it is damaged. Wear eye protection when striking chisels or gouges. Check that the head is tight on the handle before each session. Strike the end of the chisel handle squarely with one of the flat faces and let the weight of the head do the work. Keep the striking faces clean of grit and chips, and store the mallet away from direct heat and sunlight. The manufacturer gives no other care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it a carving mallet or a rubber hammer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a small rubber-headed mallet that the manufacturer makes for tile and floor installation. Its light weight and soft head make it an option for tapping carving chisels and gouges; it is not a turned wooden carving mallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the head made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer names it a rubber hammer and the head is shown as black rubber, but its material listing says plastic and it does not name the compound. We describe it as a rubber-type head, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 12.7 oz (359 g) for the mallet, and about 13.8 oz (390 g) with its package, as listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich tools can I strike with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChisels and gouges with handles made to be struck. Do not strike tools that are not made for mallet work, such as knives and most palm tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the head fixed to the handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head is fitted onto the shaft, as pictured. Check that the head is tight on the handle before each session, and stop using the mallet if it loosens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat size is this listing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small size: about 11.2 in (285 mm) long, with a head about 1.8 in (46 mm) across and 3.1 in (80 mm) long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our international warehouse; typical delivery within the United States is 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mallets\"\u003eMallets collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us about this item\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TORVIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524491218987,"sku":"TRV-00004-1","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6056\/2731\/files\/torvik-rubber-carving-mallet-1.jpg?v=1790603002"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.torviktools.com\/collections\/mallets.oembed","provider":"TORVIK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}