Mallet
Home Depot item: Stanley 16 oz. Rubber Mallet (Model STHT56144, Internet #311335459)
About $9.97 at Home Depot
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Why it's on the list
This tool is not used all the time but you'll need it eventually and it's affordable.
From Home Depot
The Stanley 16 oz. Rubber Mallet features a durable 11 in. hardwood handle offering a firm and comfortable grip. The bounce resident rubber head is perfect tool for safely striking while protecting your finishing surfaces on any project. Rubber head is black in color.
- Rubber head reduces surface damage and prevents bounce
- 11 in. wood handle molded to rubber head
- Ideal for finish work
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Non-marring striking tool for delicate assemblies. Common uses include assembling furniture, setting tile, and adjusting parts. Specialized uses: seating cabinet pulls, tapping flooring into place, and adjusting window screens.