Hammers and Mallets (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Main uses of hammers & mallets in woodworking
Main uses of hammers & mallets in woodworking
Building, taking apart, & shaping workpieces
What is a hammer?
What is a hammer?
Tool with heavy metal head on handle for hitting nails/breaking objects
What is a mallet?
What is a mallet?
Hammer with large soft head (wood/rubber/rawhide) for chisels & joints without damage
Materials used for mallet heads
Materials used for mallet heads
Wood, rubber, or rawhide
Material of hammer heads
Material of hammer heads
Hard metals
Weight difference: hammers vs mallets
Weight difference: hammers vs mallets
Hammers heavier (more force); mallets lighter (gentle control)
Applications of hammers
Applications of hammers
Driving nails & breaking objects
Applications of mallets
Applications of mallets
Precise work like chiselling & fitting wood joints
What is a claw hammer used for?
What is a claw hammer used for?
Driving & removing nails in carpentry
What is a ball-peen hammer mainly used for?
What is a ball-peen hammer mainly used for?
Metalworking tasks
Specialised uses of wooden mallets
Specialised uses of wooden mallets
Mortising, chiselling, & accurate woodworking joints
Material used for wooden mallets
Material used for wooden mallets
Kiln-dried solid beech
Purpose of kiln-drying in mallet construction
Purpose of kiln-drying in mallet construction
Boosts durability, reduces moisture, stops cracks
Purpose of tapered handle on mallet
Purpose of tapered handle on mallet
Snug fit, prevents handle coming off
Required safety gear for hammers/mallets
Required safety gear for hammers/mallets
Gloves & goggles