I would as a matter of course. Anything that reduces wear on your cutting tools is a good thing!
(also easier to punch through)
I would as a matter of course. Anything that reduces wear on your cutting tools is a good thing!
(also easier to punch through)
The rubber it came with is for storage it isn't the "whacking mat"
I did get the mat they show in their online demos which is quite good
but better was switching to a heavier mallet to hit it with
Nic xx
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Ok. So anneal the metal and use something heavier than the 2lb hammer recommended ?
Mia.
Yes - the brass ones are really good but I've been using my old camping mallet, lol
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Thanks for that. I'll have a go over the weekend.
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