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Blue Spruce Toolworks Rectangular Joiner's Mallet
July 30, 2014

Rectangular Joiner's Mallet
Why a Mallet Beats a Hammer
April 5, 2012

Q: Why are mallets better than hammers for woodworking? And should I get a square-headed mallet or a round one? Dan Perez, Anaheim, CA A: The heft of a regular…
A Mallet is a Must-Have Tool
December 15, 2006

This mallet takes an afternoon to make, but years to wear out.
Non-Marring Mallet
August 2, 2006

For years, I've been looking for a heavy assembly mallet that won't mar a wooden surface. When I couldn't find what I needed, I invented it myself. A deadblow mallet…
All About Hammers and Mallets
September 12, 2005

Woodworkers are forever pounding, tapping, or adjusting something, or so it seems. There are nails to drive, plane irons to set, furniture to assemble, and dovetails to chop. And for…
Traditional Hammer Veneering
August 1, 2004

A low-tech method gives high-style results
Plane-Setting Hammer
June 1, 2003

The Vertias plane-setting hammer features a two-sided head of brass and wood ideal for setting plane-iron depth on infills and other planes without adjustment knobs.
Hammers and Mallets
January 1, 2003

Woodworking's original blunt instrument has evolved into a wide range of specialized hammers and mallets.
Titanium Hammer
June 1, 2001

The titanium hammer is light, but it offers a lot of control.
Hammer Veneering
April 1, 1978

Veneer the whole world, without clamps

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