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    Hit the nail on the head with the right hammer; choose by main feature, material, and size.

    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 Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. High-Visibility Dead Blow Mallets .
    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.
    Soft Face—Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.
    Medium Face—Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
    Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other plastic faces.
    Head Wt.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness Rating
    (Face Color)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head Material
    Handle Color
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip
    5 oz.7/8"Medium (Fluorescent Orange)9 1/2"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6073A21000000
    10 oz.1 1/4"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)10 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6051A2900000
    14 oz.1 1/4"Medium (Fluorescent Orange)10 1/2"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6073A2200000
    15 oz.1 1/4"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)10 1/2"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6073A1100000
    1 1/8 lb.1 1/2"Medium (Fluorescent Orange)12 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6073A2300000
    1 1/8 lb.1 5/8"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)11 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6051A3100000
    1 5/16 lb.1 1/2"Medium (Fluorescent Orange)13"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6073A2400000
    1 3/8 lb.1 1/2"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)11 3/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6073A1200000
    1 3/4 lb.2"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)12 7/8"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6051A3500000
    2 5/8 lb.2 1/8"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)14 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6051A3700000
    3 1/4 lb.2 1/2"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)15 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6051A4100000
    5 lb.2 7/8"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)19 3/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6072A11000000
     
    Round Brass Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. High-Visibility Dead Blow Mallets .
    Brass faces are good for striking steel, iron, and stone.
    Head Wt.,
    lb.
    Face Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head Material
    Handle Color
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip
    1 1/21 3/4" 1 1/4"13"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo5969A21000000
     

    Mallets

    Drive chisels with control and strike workpieces without damaging their surface.
    When choosing a mallet, consider the face material, overall length, and head weight. To avoid marring, the face material should be softer than your workpiece. Use shorter, lighter mallets for tapping parts into place or making small cuts with a chisel. Use longer, heavier mallets for assembling joints, dislodging stuck parts, and making aggressive chisel cuts.
    Rubber FaceAbout Rubber Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Mallets , Rubber Face.
    Rubber faces are softer than metal or plastic faces, so they’re good for striking plastic, wood, and thin sheet metal.
    Fiberglass Handle—A good balance of strength and vibration resistance.
    White Face—Won’t leave marks on your surface.
    Face Hardness Rating—We rate plastic and rubber faces to help you compare their hardness. The softer the face, the less likely it is to mar delicate workpieces. The harder the face, the more force you can apply with each tap.
    Head Wt.,
    lb.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness
    Rating
    Face
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Grip
    Style
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Fiberglass Handle
    11 3/4"SoftBlack12 1/2"TexturedYes5917A7000000
    12 3/8"Medium SoftWhite14"RibbedNoASME B107.4005878A900000
    22 15/16"SoftBlack14"RibbedNoASME B107.4005917A800000
     
    SBR FaceAbout SBR Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Mallets , SBR Face.
    SBR faces are softer than metal or plastic faces, so they’re good for striking plastic, wood, and thin sheet metal.
    Hickory Handle—Our most vibration-resistant handles, they keep the force of blows from buzzing through your arm.
    Fiberglass Handle—A good balance of strength and vibration resistance.
    White Face—Won’t leave marks on your surface.
    Face Hardness Rating—We rate plastic and rubber faces to help you compare their hardness. The softer the face, the less likely it is to mar delicate workpieces. The harder the face, the more force you can apply with each tap.
    Head Wt.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness
    Rating
    Face
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Grip
    Style
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Hickory Handle
    7 oz.1 5/8"SoftBlack12 1/2"PlainNo5917A1000000
    7 oz.1 5/8"SoftWhite12 1/2"PlainNo5878A300000
    13 oz.2 1/4"SoftBlack12 1/2"PlainNo5917A200000
    13 oz.2 1/4"SoftWhite12 1/2"PlainNo5878A500000
    1 5/8 lb.2 1/4"SoftBlack14"PlainNo5917A300000
    1 5/8 lb.2 1/4"SoftWhite14"PlainNo5878A400000
    1 7/8 lb.2 1/2"SoftBlack15 1/2"PlainNo5917A600000
    1 7/8 lb.2 1/2"SoftWhite15 1/2"PlainNo5878A600000
    2 1/4 lb.2 1/2"SoftBlack16"PlainNo5917A400000
    2 1/4 lb.2 1/2"SoftWhite16"PlainNo5878A700000
    3 5/8 lb.3 1/8"SoftBlack16 1/2"PlainNo5917A500000
    3 5/8 lb.3 1/8"SoftWhite16 1/2"PlainNo5878A800000
     
    Fiberglass Handle
    13 oz.2 1/8"SoftWhite12 1/2"PlainNo5878A1100000
    1 7/8 lb.2 1/2"SoftWhite15 1/2"PlainNo5878A1200000
    2 1/4 lb.2 1/2"SoftBlack16"PlainNo5917A1100000
    3 5/8 lb.3 1/8"SoftBlack16 1/2"PlainNo5917A1200000
     

    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.
    Rectangular Press-Fit Polyurethane Rubber Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Replaceable-Face Dead Blow Mallets , Rectangular Press-Fit Polyurethane Rubber Face.
    Steel Handle—Steel handles are stronger than wooden handles but have less vibration resistance.
    Medium Face—Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
    Head Wt.,
    lb.
    Face
    Lg.
    Face
    Wd.
    Face Hardness Rating
    (Face Color)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head
    Material
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Steel Handle—Ribbed Grip
    11 3/16"1 9/16"Medium (Yellow)11 3/4"SteelNo3209N15000000
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Faces
    Round Screw-In Polyurethane Rubber Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Replaceable-Face Dead Blow Mallets , Round Screw-In Polyurethane Rubber Face.
    Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.
    Medium Face—Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
    Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
    Face
    Head Wt.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness Rating (Face Color)
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head
    Material
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Hickory Handle—Ribbed Grip
    10 oz.1"Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)1/4"-20
    UNC
    11"Aluminum
    Yes6047A81000000
    14 oz.1"Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)1/4"-20
    UNC
    11"IronYes6047A8200000
    14 oz.1 1/4"Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)5/16"-18
    UNC
    12"Aluminum
    Yes6047A8300000
    1 3/8 lb.1 1/4"Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)5/16"-18
    UNC
    12"IronYes6047A1400000
    1 3/8 lb.1 1/2" Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)5/16"-18
    UNC
    13"Aluminum
    Yes6047A1500000
    1 7/8 lb.1 1/2" Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)5/16"-18
    UNC
    13"IronYes6047A1600000
    2 3/8 lb.2" Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)3/8"-16
    UNC
    15"Aluminum
    Yes6047A17000000
    3 1/2 lb.2" Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)3/8"-16
    UNC
    15"IronYes6047A18000000
    4 1/8 lb.2 1/2"Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)7/16"-14
    UNC
    17"Aluminum
    Yes6047A19000000
    6 1/2 lb.2 1/2"Medium (Green) × Extra Hard (Black)7/16"-14
    UNC
    17"IronYes6047A21000000
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Faces

    High-Visibility Replaceable-Face Dead Blow Mallets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. 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.
    Round Screw-In Polyurethane Rubber Face
    Face
    Head Wt.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness Rating (Face Color)
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head Material
    Handle Color
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip
    12 oz.1 3/8" Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black)3/4
    NPT
    10"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo60515A1000000
    1 1/2 lb.1 3/4"Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black)1
    NPT
    11"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo60515A200000
    2 lb.1 7/8" Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black)1
    NPT
    11 3/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo60515A300000
    3 lb.2 1/2"Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black)1 1/4
    NPT
    13 3/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo60515A400000
    4 1/2 lb.2 7/8"Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black)1 1/2
    NPT
    14 3/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo60515A5000000
    7 lb.2 7/8"Medium Hard (Red) × Extra Hard (Black)1 1/2
    NPT
    19 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo60515A6000000
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Faces

    Screw-In Hammer Faces

    These faces have screw threads to attach to the head of your hammer or mallet. Replace existing faces or switch to a face with a different hardness.
    Polyurethane Rubber
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammer Faces. Screw-In Hammer Faces , Polyurethane Rubber.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Border. Screw-In Face. Screw-In Hammer Faces .

    Screw-In

    Face

    Polyurethane rubber faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for sheet metal work.
    Extra-Soft Face—Extra-soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a pencil eraser.
    Soft Face—Soft faces have a hardness similar to that of a tire tread.
    Medium Face—Medium faces have a hardness that's suitable for most general purpose applications.
    Medium-Hard Face—Medium-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a plastic cutting board.
    Hard Face—Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
    Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
    Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces.
    Face
    Extra-Soft Face
    Soft Face
    Medium Face
    Medium-Hard Face
    Hard Face
    Extra-Hard Face
    Face
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Face
    Color
    Each
    1"1/4"-20
    UNC
    ———0Orange6047A31000000Green6047A41000000———0Red6047A51000000Black6047A61000000
    1 1/4"5/16"-18
    UNC
    ———0Orange6047A3200000Green6047A4200000———0Red6047A5200000Black6047A6200000
    1 3/8"3/4
    NPT
    Clear60515A11000000Blue60515A1200000Green60515A1300000Red60515A14000000Amber60515A1500000Black60515A1600000
    1 1/2"5/16"-18
    UNC
    ———0Orange6047A3300000Green6047A4300000———0Red6047A5300000Black6047A6300000
    1 3/4"1
    NPT
    Clear60515A2100000Blue60515A2200000Green60515A2300000Red60515A2400000Amber60515A2500000Black60515A2600000
    1 7/8"1
    NPT
    Clear60515A3100000Blue60515A3200000Green60515A3300000Red60515A3400000Amber60515A3500000Black60515A3600000
    2"3/8"-16
    UNC
    ———0Orange6047A3400000Green6047A4400000———0Red6047A5400000Black6047A6400000
    2 1/2"1 1/4
    NPT
    Clear60515A4100000Blue60515A4200000Green60515A4300000Red60515A4400000Amber60515A4500000Black60515A4600000
    2 1/2"7/16"-14
    UNC
    ———0Orange6047A3500000Green6047A4500000———0Red6047A5500000Black6047A6500000
    2 7/8"1 1/2
    NPT
    Clear60515A5100000Blue60515A5200000Green60515A5300000Red60515A5400000Amber60515A5500000Black60515A5600000
    3"1/2"-13
    UNC
    ———0Orange6047A3600000Green6047A4600000———0Red6047A5600000Black6047A6600000

    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.
    Polyurethane Rubber Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Dead Blow Sledge Hammers .
    Head Wt.,
    lb.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness Rating
    (Face Color)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head Material
    Handle Color
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber Handle with Steel Core—Textured Grip
    10 1/23 3/8"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)30"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6072A140000000
    11 1/23 3/8"Soft (Fluorescent Orange)36 1/4"Polyurethane Rubber
    Fluorescent OrangeNo6072A15000000
     

    Replaceable-Face Mallets

    Replace faces when they become worn rather than replacing the entire tool. These mallets are suitable for driving chisels and striking work without damaging its surface. Choose a mallet with a face that's softer than your workpiece to avoid marring it when tapping or striking. 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.
    Press-Fit SBR Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammers. Replaceable-Face Mallets , Press-Fit SBR Face, Hickory Handle with Plain Grip.

    Hickory Handle with

    Plain Grip

    SBR faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for striking plastic, wood, and sheet metal.
    Hickory Handle—Hickory handles resist vibration.
    Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
    White Face—White SBR faces are nonmarking.
    Hard Face—Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
    Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces.
    Head Wt.,
    lb.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness Rating
    (Face Color)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head
    Material
    Handle
    Replaceable
    Each
    Hickory Handle with Plain Grip
    1 1/22" Extra Hard (White) × Hard (Black)14"SteelYes5939A11000000
     
    Replacement Faces

    Hammer Faces

    Replace faces on a compatible hammer or mallet head or switch to a face with a different hardness.
    Clamping Head
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammer Faces. Hammer Faces , Clamping Head , Urethane Rubber Face.

    Urethane Rubber Face

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Border. Clamping Head . Hammer Faces .

    Clamping Head

    Clamping-head faces are for use in heads with two pieces that clamp together to hold the face in place.
    Urethane Rubber Face—Urethane rubber faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for sheet metal work.
    Hard Face—Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
    Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Hardness
    Rating
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
    1 1/4"HardOff-White5911A16000000
    1 1/2"HardOff-White5911A1700000
    1 3/4"HardOff-White5911A1800000
    2"HardOff-White5911A1900000
    2 3/4"HardOff-White5911A2100000
     
    Press Fit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammer Faces. Hammer Faces , Press Fit , SBR Face.

    SBR Face

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hammer Faces. Hammer Faces , Press Fit , Polyurethane Rubber Face.

    Polyurethane

    Rubber Face

    Press-fit faces can be used in clamping heads and pressed into hammer heads that have been drilled out.
    SBR Face—SBR faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for sheet metal work.
    Polyurethane Rubber Face—Polyurethane rubber faces are softer than metal faces, so they're good for sheet metal work.
    Medium-Hard Face—Medium-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a plastic cutting board.
    Hard Face—Hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a bowling ball.
    Extra-Hard Face—Extra-hard faces have a hardness similar to that of a hard hat.
    White Face—White SBR faces won't leave marks on your work.
    Face Hardness Rating—All have a face hardness rating for comparing their hardness with other rubber and plastic faces.
    Face
    Dia.
    Face
    Lg.
    Face
    Wd.
    Face Hardness
    Rating
    Face
    Color
    Each
    Round SBR
    2"HardBlack5939A1200000
    2"Extra HardWhite5939A130000
     
    Rectangular Polyurethane Rubber
    1 3/16"1 9/16"Medium HardOff-White3216N110000
     
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