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Teloz

08/3/2007 at 1:39pm
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Rubber mallet for most uses, steel hammer for rock pegs, though personally, if I couldn't use my nylon Delta pegs I'd find a different pitch!

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Candy Floss

08/3/2007 at 2:33pm
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Just bought a rubber mallet in poundland - steel shaft rubber handle the total cost -yes you guessed it £1.00.

PigletandTigger

08/3/2007 at 7:15pm
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We also use a metal lumphammer. Had wooden and rubber and prefer the metal one.

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dave-t

08/3/2007 at 7:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Rob Orr on 07/3/2007

Quote: Originally posted by Dave + Yvonne on 07/3/2007

Please - no hammers ! Nylon or wooden mallets are fine for stainless and nylon pegs.

Rob

Are we OK with rubber Mallets?

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Rob Orr

08/3/2007 at 8:53pm
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Hi Dave, rubber mallets are not a problem.

Nylon Delta pegs already have a tiny amount of rubber in them for resilience. With wooden or nylon mallets there seems to be less bounce.
Stainless steel pegs shouldn't be hit with steel hammers because of the burrs that can be created over time. (It would take a long, long time but what with H+S etc).

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dave-t

08/3/2007 at 9:04pm
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Thanks Rob

Having just ordered both types from you it is a relief to know I already have the right mallet - and don't need H+S goggles

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mattlad

08/3/2007 at 9:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by dejongj on 08/3/2007
Real campers push them in by hand ;)

Real campers won't bother with a tent!!!

They just make a bivi out of the natural flora and fauna!!!

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soggy knees

09/3/2007 at 8:15pm
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Metal, need plenty of weight to bang it in (pegs that is)

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mikekillay

26/3/2007 at 11:26pm
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Well I have read all the posts and wonder if those who prefer rubber or wood have tried a steel lump hammer. After all, you don't have to give it an almighty thwack.
All I can say is that on a number of sites I have watched people trying to hammer in pegs with rubber or wood to no avail, I have strolled over with my steel hammer and given the peg a few taps and in it went. they all said that they would buy one.
Another point is that many pegs come with pathetic thin pegs that bend, the first job is to replace them with something sturdy. Not all site have nice soft loam onder the grass. Some are very stony indeed.

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file28

27/3/2007 at 7:00pm
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usually use a rubber hammer with fibreglass shaft but will be using a proper hammer next time -lumphammer with hickory shaft 5 inch angle grinder to de-bur the pegs also h+s approved goggles for grinding and welders gauntlets

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Brainhertz

27/3/2007 at 7:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by file28 on 27/3/2007
usually use a rubber hammer with fibreglass shaft but will be using a proper hammer next time -lumphammer with hickory shaft 5 inch angle grinder to de-bur the pegs also h+s approved goggles for grinding and welders gauntlets

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file28

27/3/2007 at 8:23pm
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always have one in the boot just in case along with hard hat bob the builder style

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file28

27/3/2007 at 8:26pm
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this is getting ridiculous

just use what you're happy with

phil

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