A mallet is generally made up of _____

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ALP CBT 2 Fitter Official Paper: Held on 21 Jan 2019 Shift 2

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mallet is a wooden-headed hammer of the round or rectangular cross-section.
The striking face is made flat to the work.
It is the most used hammer in any sheet metal shop.
It is used where light force is required.
A mallet is used for bending and smoothening the sheet.

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Important Points

Hammers used for sheet metal work

Ball pein hammer		Used to spread metal in all directions, for shaping rivet ends to form snap head
Sledge hammer		Used for heavy forging work.
Cross pein hammer		Used to spread metal in one direction in line of striking
Mallet	Standard Wooden Mallet	Used for general purpose sheet metal work
	Bossing Mallet	Used for hollowing, panel beating etc.
	End-faked Mallet	Used for stretching, hammering etc.