13 Types of Hammers and What Each One Is For
A home workshop needs three: 16 oz claw, rubber mallet, club hammer. Here is what all 13 types do, plus how to pick face, handle, and weight.
Mallet
Mallet vs Hammer: Which One to Use (and When)
Use a mallet when the surface must survive the strike. Use a hammer when the job needs force. Why a soft face does not dent, and what to use when you have no mallet.