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LE-1190 Special Mallet – Durable Non-Marring Striking Tool
$94.99
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$94.99
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LE-1190 Special Mallet – Durable Non-Marring Striking Tool
$94.99
Sale price
$94.99
Regular price
Product Summary
The Le Lematec LE-1190 is a non-marring special mallet with a replaceable striking face. Delivers controlled impact without denting, scratching, or marking finished surfaces. Balanced head design. Replaceable face extends tool life. Used for assembly work, panel fitting, bearing installation, pin alignment, and fixture adjustment. Safe for chrome, polished metal, wood, plastic, and painted surfaces. Manufactured by Le Lematec. Price: $73.94. Ships factory direct.
Best for: Professional mechanics, industrial workers, and serious DIY enthusiasts.
LE-1190 Special Mallet
The LE LEMATEC LE-1190 Special Mallet is engineered for precision, safety, and versatility. Built with a unique elastic rubber filler that hardens upon impact, this mallet provides controlled force while preventing scratches and damage on sensitive surfaces. Perfect for automotive, carpentry, and DIY applications.
Features
- Elastic Rubber Filler: Special filler remains elastic in its natural state but hardens when in use for reliable strikes.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for fixing and pushing in vehicle door weatherstrips, fender flares, and bumpers.
- Scratch-Free Performance: Designed to avoid scratching or damaging bumpers, panels, and car bodies.
Perfect For
Whether you’re a mechanic, technician, carpenter, or DIY enthusiast, the LE-1190 Special Mallet offers durability and precision without compromising safety. It’s the ideal companion for delicate yet demanding tasks.
Packing Details
- Packing: Sliding card + blister
- 10 sets / inner box, 20 sets / master carton
- Net Weight: 13 kg
- Gross Weight: 14 kg
- Volume: 2.3'
Why Professionals Choose This Tool
- Non-Marring Striking Face: Delivers controlled impact force without denting, scratching, or marking finished surfaces
- Durable Construction: Handle and head built for thousands of strikes without loosening, cracking, or deforming
- Replaceable Face: Swap worn striking faces in seconds — extends tool life indefinitely at minimal cost
- Versatile Shop Tool: Seats bearings, aligns panels, taps pins, assembles joints, and adjusts fixtures without surface damage
- Precision Control: Balanced head design delivers consistent strike force for assembly and alignment tasks
What's in the Box
- LE-1190 special mallet with non-marring face
- Replacement striking face (spare)
- User manual
Compatible With
| Applications | Assembly tapping, panel alignment, bearing seating, jewelry forming, woodworking joints |
| Materials | Safe for chrome, polished metal, wood, plastic, painted surfaces, glass, ceramic |
Ideal Applications: assembly work, panel fitting, bearing installation, pin alignment, jewelry making, woodworking joints, cabinetry, fixture adjustment, prototype assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
What air compressor do I need for the LE-1190 Special Mallet?
This tool requires approximately 4-6 CFM at 90 PSI. A compressor with at least a 20-gallon tank provides sufficient air volume for intermittent use. For continuous operation, a 30+ gallon tank is recommended.
Is the LE-1190 Special Mallet compatible with my existing air setup?
Yes. Like all Le Lematec tools, it uses a standard 1/4" NPT air inlet fitting that's compatible with most compressors, hoses, and quick-connect couplers from any manufacturer.
What makes this different from a rubber mallet?
The LE-1190 uses a specially formulated non-marring face material that is harder than rubber (for more effective striking force) but softer than metal (to prevent surface damage). Rubber mallets bounce and absorb too much energy. Dead-blow mallets are heavy and imprecise. The LE-1190 delivers a crisp, controlled strike that moves parts without marking them.
When should I replace the striking face?
Replace when the face shows deep gouges, cracks, or has deformed from its original flat profile. A worn face can leave marks on workpieces. With normal shop use, faces last 6-12 months. Replacement faces are included and additional sets are available.
How It Compares
Unlike rubber mallets which can leave marks on soft metals, or steel hammers which deform sheet metal, the LE-1190 uses a specially formulated non-marring head that delivers impact force without surface damage. Compared to dead-blow hammers, the LE-1190 is lighter and more precise for delicate assembly work. It fills the gap between a rubber mallet (too soft for some tasks) and a ball-peen hammer (too aggressive for finished surfaces).