Eastwood Teardrop Plastic Mallet | Universal | 2.5" Head Sheet Metal Forming (28115)

Eastwood Teardrop Plastic Mallet — Sheet Metal Stretching & Forming

The teardrop mallet is the right tool for stretching and forming sheet metal without the marring that a metal hammer would cause. The 2.5-inch diameter plastic head delivers controlled force to raise and shape panels cleanly — exactly what you need when working over a sandbag or English wheel anvil.

Vehicle Fitment

Universal — works on any sheet metal forming or restoration project.

Why Choose Eastwood?

Eastwood has equipped professional restorers and fabricators with purpose-built tools and coatings for decades. Washburn's Metal is an authorized Eastwood dealer, so every product ships genuine and fully backed.

Key Features & Benefits

• 2.5" teardrop plastic head: stretches and forms without marring.
• Sandbag shaping: ideal for shaping over a sandbag or leather bag.
• English wheel: works with English wheel anvils for pre-forming metal.
• Balanced: controlled, precise strikes on sheet metal.
• Shop standard: a standard tool in professional metal-shaping setups.

Technical Specifications

• Head diameter: 2.5 in
• Part #: 28115
• Weight: 1 lb

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why plastic instead of metal? Plastic doesn't stretch or thin the metal the way a steel hammer would — it shapes without work-hardening.
• Does it work with a sandbag? Yes — sandbag + teardrop mallet is the classic combination for raising and pre-forming panels.
• Are you an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized Eastwood dealer.

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