Boat Builders Caulking Mallet

A boatbuilder’s caulking mallet is a purpose built striking tool used to drive caulking irons into the seams of traditional planked hulls and decks. Its weight and balanced head deliver controlled blows that seat cotton or oakum evenly without bruising the timber or damaging the tool edge. It’s also handy for tapping planks into position during fitting, where a firm hit is needed without leaving hammer marks.