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.