Dagger Tools Hard Wood Metal Forming Slappers

Slappers are one of the most versatile tools used in metal shaping. A roughing tool primarily, it aids in putting crown shape in larger panels by naturally stretching the panel as you concentrate the large face of the slapper on the sheet in conjunction with a shot bag. Unlike mallets and hammers, the large face of the slapper does not leave the denting and surface roughness that a hammer face would. By adding more curve to a flat-faced slapper you can add more 3-dimensional shapes or complex form to your panel. A real plus of the slapper is the edge shaping feature that the larger slapper face provides when you want to create cowling edge radii or transfer shape from T-Dollies, handle or jumbo dollies to your panel form. The raking motion of the slapper face over the forming piece allows your sheet to be accurately formed with virtually no surface deformation.

Hard Wood Slappers SP Series Dagger Tools slappers are made from grade "A" select Midwestern grown hard maple for toughness, stiffness and durability. The ergonomically designed grip area positions the hand and wrist in a neutral and natural condition. Finished with protective oil that resists staining and moisture penetration. Four (4) different shapes: gentle, medium, flat and radius face. Our new thinner cross section of 2-1/4" allows for working a tighter radius in more confined areas. Each slapper comes with leather face cover to eliminate marring of the metal.