Hammers and mallets are used to apply moderate forces gently in the processes accompanied in tinsmithy such as forming and bending.
Types of Hammers and Mallets
Setting Hammer
It has a square, flat face and its peen is tapered on one side. It is used for setting down the edges
for making a double seam. The below figure represents the setting hammer:
Riveting Hammer
It has a square slightly curved face and its peen is tapered. It is used for riveting. The riveting
hammer is represented in figure below:
Raising Hammer
It is used for making depressions on a flat sheet, and it is particularly adapted for making trays, bowls, and similar objects. The sketch of raising hammer is shown in figure below:
Mallet
It is generally made of wood or plastic. It is used whenever slight blows are required. Wooden
hammer (mallet) is most commonly used because it does not damage the work surface. The
simple mallet used in tinsmithy is shown in figure below:
Miscellaneous Tools
Hand Groover
It is used for grooving a seam by a hand. It has a recessed end to fit over the block of seam. The shape of hand groover and usage is shown in figure below.
