Measure and draw out a centered ¾-by-¾-inch square for the mortise on the top and bottom of the mallet head. The mortise will run all the way through, so use a drill press or plunge router to ...

A traditional Estwing framing hammer (with more than 40 years of use on it). The head and handle are formed from one piece of steel. Overstrike (hitting the handle below the head) will not damage ...

so you can often rock the hammer directly back on its head rather than sideways. But not always. Use this straight pull only ...

“All I really use a hammer for are small jobs like tacking ... which means most of the weight is up in the head (where it ...

Soft: Rubber, vinyl, and wood heads aren’t much use for nailing or prying, but they’re essential for tasks that require a softer touch. I personally used this Estwing nylon soft-face mallet ...