Dead-Blow Mallet
Woodworking Plan

Whether coaxing together the closely fitted dovetail or a drawer, finger joints of a box, or motise-and-tenon joints of a cabinet door, you appreciate the concentrated no-rebound striking power of this handsome mallet. Filled with 5 ounces of loose lead shot and faced with thick leather pads, it packs a wallop without leaving a mark.
Featured in the October 2005 issue.

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