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High-Visibility Dead Blow Mallets
A fluorescent orange color makes these mallets easy to see. The head is loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. All are suitable for driving chisels and striking work without damaging its surface. Choose a lighter weight mallet for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings. A textured grip provides slip resistance.
Polyurethane rubber faces resist oils and solvents and won't crack under high impact. They're softer than metal faces, so they're good for striking plastic, wood, and sheet metal. All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces. Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread. Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
Brass faces are suitable for striking steel, iron, stone, and other hard surfaces.
Mallets with a tether ring are a good choice for working at height. Hook the ring onto a carabiner or lanyard to prevent the mallet from falling to the ground if dropped.
Head Wt. | Face Dia. | Face Hardness Rating | Face Color | Overall Lg. | Handle Material | Grip Style | Handle Replaceable | Features | Each | |
Polyurethane Rubber Face | ||||||||||
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5 oz. | 7/8" | Medium | Fluorescent Orange | 9 1/2" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
10 oz. | 1 1/4" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 10 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
14 oz. | 1 1/4" | Medium | Fluorescent Orange | 10 1/2" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
15 oz. | 1 1/4" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 10 1/2" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8 lbs. | 1 1/2" | Medium | Fluorescent Orange | 12 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8 lbs. | 1 5/8" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 11 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 5/16 lbs. | 1 1/2" | Medium | Fluorescent Orange | 13" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8 lbs. | 1 1/2" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 11 3/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 5/8 lbs. | 1 3/8" × 1 3/4" | Medium | Fluorescent Orange | 13 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | Tether Ring | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4 lbs. | 2" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 12 7/8" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 5/8 lbs. | 2 1/8" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 14 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 1/4 lbs. | 2 1/2" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 15 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2 lbs. | 2" × 2 3/8" | Medium | Fluorescent Orange | 16" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | Tether Ring | 0000000 | 00000 |
5 lbs. | 2 7/8" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 19 3/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Brass Face | ||||||||||
1 1/2 lbs. | 1 3/4" × 1 1/4" | __ | __ | 13" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Dead Blow Mallets
The head on these mallets is loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Use them to drive chisels and strike work without damaging its surface. To avoid marring, choose a mallet with a face that's softer than your workpiece. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings. All have a textured or ribbed grip for slip resistance.
Mallets with two face materials can be used for a wider range of applications than other mallets.
Plastic faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for striking plastic, wood, and sheet metal. All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other plastic faces. Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread. Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
PVC plastic handles with steel core resist breakage if you miss your mark. Fiberglass handles combine high strength with good vibration resistance.
Plastic Face | |||||||||
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Head Wt. | Face Dia. | Hardness Rating | Color | Overall Lg. | Head Material | Handle Color | Handle Replaceable | Each | |
PVC Plastic Face | |||||||||
PVC Plastic Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip | |||||||||
8 oz. | 1 5/8" | Soft | Black | 10 3/4" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 lbs. | 1 3/4" | Soft | Black | 12" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2 lbs. | 1 7/8" | Soft | Black | 13" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 lbs. | 2 1/8" | Soft | Black | 13 1/2" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 lbs. | 2 7/8" | Soft | Black | 14" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
4 lbs. | 2 5/8" | Soft | Black | 14 3/4" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
Fiberglass Handle—Ribbed Grip | |||||||||
2 lbs. | 2" | Hard | Black | 14" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 3/4 lbs. | 2 3/8" | Hard | Black | 14 1/4" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 3/8 lbs. | 2 5/8" | Hard | Black | 15 1/4" | PVC Plastic | Black | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
Replaceable-Face Dead Blow Mallets
The replaceable faces can be changed out when worn. These mallets have a head loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Use them to drive chisels and strike work without damaging its surface. The polyurethane rubber faces resist oils and solvents and won't crack under high impact; they're often used on plastic, wood, and sheet metal. To avoid marring when tapping or striking, choose a face that's softer than your workpiece. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Use heavier weight mallets when assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings. The handle has a ribbed grip for slip resistance.
Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications. Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
Hickory handles resist vibration. Steel handles are stronger than hickory handles but have less vibration resistance.
Face Thread | |||||||||||||
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Head Wt. | Face Dia. | Face Lg. | Face Wd. | Face Hardness Rating (Face Color) | Size | Type | Overall Lg. | Head Material | Handle Material | Grip Style | Handle Replaceable | Each | |
Rectangular Press-Fit Polyurethane Rubber Face | |||||||||||||
1 lbs. | __ | 1 3/16" | 1 9/16" | Medium (Yellow) | __ | __ | 11 3/4" | Steel | Steel | Ribbed | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
Round Screw-In Polyurethane Rubber Face | |||||||||||||
10 oz. | 1" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1/4"-20 | UNC | 11" | Aluminum | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
14 oz. | 1" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1/4"-20 | UNC | 11" | Iron | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
14 oz. | 1 1/4" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 5/16"-18 | UNC | 12" | Aluminum | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8 lbs. | 1 1/4" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 5/16"-18 | UNC | 12" | Iron | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 3/8 lbs. | 1 1/2" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 5/16"-18 | UNC | 13" | Aluminum | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8 lbs. | 1 1/2" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 5/16"-18 | UNC | 13" | Iron | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 3/8 lbs. | 2" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 3/8"-16 | UNC | 15" | Aluminum | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
3 1/2 lbs. | 2" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 3/8"-16 | UNC | 15" | Iron | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 1/8 lbs. | 2 1/2" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 7/16"-14 | UNC | 17" | Aluminum | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
6 1/2 lbs. | 2 1/2" | __ | __ | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 7/16"-14 | UNC | 17" | Iron | Hickory | Ribbed | Replaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.
Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
Face Thread | Soft (Orange) | Medium (Green) | Hard (Red) | Extra Hard (Black) | ||||||
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Face Dia. | Size | Type | Each | Each | Each | Each | ||||
1" | 1/4"-20 | UNC | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 1/4" | 5/16"-18 | UNC | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 5/16"-18 | UNC | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 3/8"-16 | UNC | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 7/16"-14 | UNC | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Medium-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a plastic cutting board.
Medium Hard (Off-White) | |||
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Face Lg. | Face Wd. | Each | |
1 3/16" | 1 9/16" | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Visibility Replaceable-Face Dead Blow Mallets
Change the faces out when worn rather than replacing the entire tool. A fluorescent orange color makes these mallets easy to see. All have a head loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Use them to drive chisels and strike work without damaging its surface. Often used on plastic, wood, and sheet metal, the polyurethane rubber faces resist oils and solvents and won't crack under high impact. The medium-hard face has a hardness similar to that of a plastic cutting board; the extra-hard face has a hardness similar to that of a hard hat. Use a face that's softer than your workpiece to avoid marring. Lighter weight mallets are good for tapping work into place and driving a chisel to make small cuts. Choose heavier weight mallets for assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive cuts with a chisel. Longer mallets allow for more powerful swings. A textured grip provides slip resistance.
Face | ||||||||||
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Head Wt. | Face Dia. | Face Hardness Rating (Face Color) | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Overall Lg. | Handle Material | Grip Style | Handle Replaceable | Each | |
Polyurethane Rubber Face | ||||||||||
12 oz. | 1 3/8" | Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black) | 3/4 | NPT | 10" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 1/2 lbs. | 1 3/4" | Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1 | NPT | 11" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 lbs. | 1 7/8" | Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1 | NPT | 11 3/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 lbs. | 2 1/2" | Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1 1/4 | NPT | 13 3/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 00000 |
4 1/2 lbs. | 2 7/8" | Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1 1/2 | NPT | 14 3/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
7 lbs. | 2 7/8" | Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1 1/2 | NPT | 19 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
Extra-soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a pencil eraser.
Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.
Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
Medium-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a plastic cutting board.
Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
Face | ||||
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Face Dia. | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Each | |
Extra Soft (Clear) | ||||
1 3/8" | 3/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 3/4" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 7/8" | 1 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Soft (Blue) | ||||
1 3/8" | 3/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 7/8" | 1 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Medium (Green) | ||||
1 3/8" | 3/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 7/8" | 1 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Medium Hard (Red) | ||||
1 3/8" | 3/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 7/8" | 1 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Hard (Amber) | ||||
1 3/8" | 3/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 7/8" | 1 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Extra Hard (Black) | ||||
1 3/8" | 3/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 7/8" | 1 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 1 1/4 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 7/8" | 1 1/2 | NPT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Dead Blow Ball Peen Hammers
These hammers have a head loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Their fluorescent color makes them easy to see. Use the domed end of the head for forming soft metal, rounding off edges, and closing rivets. The flat striking face is for driving nails, pins, punches, and chisels. A textured grip provides slip resistance.
Head Wt., oz. | Face Dia. | Overall Lg. | Face Material | Head Material | Handle Color | Handle Replaceable | Each | |
Polyurethane Rubber Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip | ||||||||
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32 | 1 3/4" | 13 3/4" | Steel | Polyurethane Rubber | Fluorescent Orange | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
Dead Blow Sledge Hammers
These hammers have a head loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. A fluorescent orange color makes them easy to see. Use them to demolish material, form metal, and drive punches, chisels, and masonry drills. All have a long handle and heavy head to deliver a powerful strike. Made from polyurethane rubber, the faces resist oil and solvents and won't crack under high impact. The hardness of the faces is similar to that of a tire tread.
Head Wt., lbs. | Face Dia. | Face Hardness Rating | Face Color | Overall Lg. | Handle Material | Grip Style | Handle Color | Handle Replaceable | Each | |
Polyurethane Rubber Face | ||||||||||
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10 1/2 | 3 3/8" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 30" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Fluorescent Orange | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 0000000 |
11 1/2 | 3 3/8" | Soft | Fluorescent Orange | 36 1/4" | Polyurethane Rubber with Steel Core | Textured | Fluorescent Orange | Nonreplaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
Replaceable-Face Dead Blow Sledge Hammers
Change out the faces when they become worn. The head on these hammers is loaded with metal shot for added weight and a controlled impact with minimal rebound. Use them to demolish material, form metal, and drive punches, chisels, and masonry drills. For demolition work, choose a hammer with a face that's harder than your workpiece. Longer and heavier hammers deliver greater impact.
Screw-in hammers have polyurethane rubber faces that resist oils and solvents and won't crack under high impact. Each face can be switched out for a face with a different hardness. The medium face has a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications. The extra-hard face has a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
Press-fit hammers have nylon plastic faces with a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
Face Thread | |||||||||||
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Head Wt., lbs. | Face Dia. | Face Hardness Rating (Face Color) | Size | Type | Overall Lg. | Head Material | Handle Material | Grip Style | Handle Replaceable | Each | |
Screw-In Polyurethane Rubber Face | |||||||||||
7 1/2 | 2 1/2" | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 7/16"-14 | UNC | 32" | Iron | Hickory | Plain | Replaceable | 000000 | 0000000 |
7 1/2 | 3" | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1/2"-13 | UNC | 35" | Aluminum | Hickory | Plain | Replaceable | 000000 | 000000 |
11 1/2 | 3" | Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black) | 1/2"-13 | UNC | 35" | Iron | Hickory | Plain | Replaceable | 000000 | 000000 |
Press-Fit Nylon Plastic Face | |||||||||||
13 1/4 | 4" | Hard (White) | __ | __ | 39 1/4" | Steel | Hickory | Plain | Replaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
19 3/4 | 4" | Hard (White) | __ | __ | 39 1/4" | Steel | Hickory | Plain | Replaceable | 0000000 | 000000 |
Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.
Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
Hard (White) | ||
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Face Dia. | Each | |
4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Nail Hammers
Drive nails with the flat, steel face and remove them with the claw on the other end of the head.
Straight-claw hammers are also known as framing hammers. They're a good choice for ripping and prying wood in addition to nail removal, but they do not remove nails as efficiently as curved-claw hammers.
Dead blow nail hammers have a head loaded with metal shot for a controlled impact and minimal rebound. The handle is lightweight to provide a fast swing while driving nails.
Serrated face prevents the head from slipping when striking.
Steel and aluminum handles are stronger than hickory handles but have less vibration resistance.
Textured and ribbed grips provide slip resistance.
Hammers with a magnetic nail starter hold nails in position at the top of the head, so a free hand is not needed to steady the nail before striking it.