Description
Overview:
The Thor 953 Black Rubber Mallet (model 61-953) is a robust hand tool designed to deliver controlled, gentle strikes without damaging workpieces. Built around a durable, semi-hard black rubber head, it offers minimal rebound for precise placement and adjustment tasks. The one-piece head and self-locking handle provide a secure, stable feel in use, even in damp or outdoor conditions. With a 64 mm head diameter and a balanced 550 g weight, it is well suited to assembly, maintenance, and light fitting on site or in the workshop. The Thor 953 is used by tradespeople, DIY users, and professionals across automotive, industrial, and construction settings where a firm, non-sparking, and surface-friendly strike is required.
Key Features:
- Semi-hard black rubber head for controlled impact and reduced bounce
- One-piece head with a self-locking handle for a secure grip and long service life
- Minimal rebound to help accuracy when positioning parts, panels, or fixtures
- Suitable for damp, outdoor, or indoor use; black head resists weathering
- General-purpose hardness: kind to work surfaces while delivering firm blows
- 64 mm head diameter (2 1/2 in ≈ 63.5 mm) for versatile coverage
- 550 g overall weight (1 lb 3 oz) for balanced handling and repeatable strikes
- Non-sparking head for safer use around metal components
- Reliable choice for assembly, adjustment, and seating tasks across trades
- Low maintenance design for everyday site and workshop use
Typical Applications:
Ideal for fitting trim and body panels, aligning brackets, seating bearings and bushes, setting paving and slabs, tent and awning peg work, furniture assembly, and general workshop or site adjustments. Common in automotive repair bays, light industrial lines, breweries, construction sites, and home or garden projects where a metal hammer would risk marking or deforming the surface.
Also known as:
Soft-faced hammer, soft mallet, anti-rebound mallet, assembly mallet, tapping mallet, gentle striking hammer, rubber-faced hammer, panel mallet, fitting mallet, non-marring hammer (context dependent).
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 2175 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Thor |
| OEM No. | THO953 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Handheld Construction Tools |
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