Why Every Toolbox Needs a VAUGHAN Soft Face Hammer or Rubber Mallet - MARSHALLTOWN®

Why Every Toolbox Needs a VAUGHAN Soft Face Hammer or Rubber Mallet

Whether you're a DIYer or a professional, VAUGHAN Soft Face Hammers and Rubber Mallets are tools you'll use again and again.

Our VAUGHAN Soft Face Hammer and Mallet lineup includes high-quality, made-in-the-USA tools designed to deliver power while respecting the surface. If you’ve ever needed to drive something into place without damaging the surface, then you know the value of a quality soft face hammer or rubber mallet.


VAUGHAN Dual-Faced Hammers and Mallets feature strong, drop-forged high carbon steel heads, comfortable hardwood handles, and softer striking surfaces that won’t damage the workpiece. The VAUGHAN Solid Rubber Mallets also have comfortable hardwood handles and provide a softer striking surface. All are designed for serious performance and long-term use.

The Lineup

6 oz Soft Face Hammer

  • Replaceable tips (soft red and hard yellow)
  • Ideal for small, delicate jobs

12 oz Soft Face Hammer

  • Same build as the SF6, but with more power
  • Great for light woodworking or automotive use

24 oz Rubber Mallet

  • Replaceable rubber tips (solid black rubber and non-marring white tips)
  • Perfect for bigger tasks requiring more power

12 oz Solid Black Rubber Mallet

  • General-purpose mallet
  • High-impact strength, especially useful for automotive tasks

12 oz Solid Gray Rubber Mallet

  • Non-marring gray rubber
  • Ideal for finish work or woodworking
the uses and features of the soft face hammers and mallets

Everyday Uses

These hammers and mallets are versatile. Here are just a few things our experts use them for:

Automotive

  • Tapping on hubcaps or center caps without damaging metal
  • Great for changing motorcycle tires working around aluminum rims—won’t chip or dent
demonstrating how to to use the mallet with motorcycle tires

 

Paint & Home Improvement

    • Sealing paint can lids - just throw a rag over it and tap it shut without damaging the lid
    • Set plank flooring 
pouding wood stakes into the ground

 

Landscaping

  • Setting pavers and blocks without chipping the stone
  • A must-have for garden and patio projects
  • Wood stakes for games, tents, etc.
tapping pavers into place with the solid rubber mallet

 

Woodworking & Assembly

  • Assembling furniture or wood projects without leaving dents
  • The gray rubber mallet is perfect for delicate surface
Using the non-marring gray solid rubber mallet for woodworking tasks

 

Mechanical Work

  • Driving wood chisels without damaging the handle
  • Removing bearings or working with crankshafts and threads without mushrooming the ends
removing bearing with the soft face hammer

 

Why Choose VAUGHAN?

  • Durability: Built for years of use
  • Versatility: From automotive to woodworking to landscaping
  • Non-Marring Options: Work cleanly and damage-free
  • Made in the USA: Proudly built with quality materials and craftsmanship

Whether you're a DIYer or a professional, VAUGHAN Soft Face Hammers and Rubber Mallets are tools you’ll reach for over and over. They’re essential when you need power without damage, and they belong in every toolbox.