Object Name
Mallet
Materials
Wood
Catalogue Number
2005-19.01
Dimensions
L: 40.8cm W: 9.1cm H: 6.2cm
Description
A mallet with a wooden handle and a wooden head. The handle is made of a brown hardwood whereas the head is cylindrical and made of a light beige softwood.
History
Mallets are similar to hammers, but have a bigger head made of rubber, wood or brass. The wider head allows for more weight distribution, so they are less likely to mark or damage wood than other hammers are. Mallets are often used for delicate finishing work, or for hitting chisels and other tools.
