Dead Blow Mallet for HidFast Gun
What It Is
The HidFast Dead Blow Mallet is a specialized rubber mallet designed specifically to work with the HidFast hidden deck fastening system. It’s used to lightly but firmly strike components of the decking installation setup — most commonly the HidFast Decking Tool, spacers, or joist attachments — without damaging them.
Unlike a regular hammer or mallet, a dead blow mallet is purposely weighted internally with loose shot or sand so that it minimizes rebound and delivers a controlled blow, reducing bounce-back and improving accuracy.
Why Use a Dead Blow Mallet with HidFast?
Controlled Force
A dead blow mallet delivers impact force without rebound, meaning:
- The energy transfers directly into the fastener tool, spacer, or alignment piece rather than bouncing back into your hand.
- This is ideal for precision assembly — especially in a deck environment where boards, rails, or attachments can easily shift.
Protects Tools and Materials
Because the striking surface is rubber or another non-marring material:
- It won’t dent or deform the aluminum/plastic components of the HidFast decking tool or attachments.
- It helps prevent damage to composite deck boards or coating finishes.
Ergonomic & Efficient
A dead blow mallet helps:
- Reduce fatigue, since less overall force is needed for the same impact compared to a regular hammer.
- Improve speed and precision during installation with the HIDfast system.
About this product...
Mallet used to drive HidFast clip nails into boards. This Dead Blow Mallet for the HidFast Gun is a hammer that is used to install deck fasteners hidden from view, resulting in a clean deck surface with no visible fasteners. The HidFast Gun is a pneumatic gun used to nail deck boards to a deck frame. The Dead Blow Mallet is used in conjunction with the HidFast Gun to ensure the deck boards are properly seated and secured to the deck frame. The Dead Blow Mallet is an innovative tool designed to provide a consistent force without damaging the deck boards during installation. The mallet is filled with a specific weight of shot that creates a dead blow effect, reducing bounce-back and recoil. This ensures that there is no damage to the deck board and that the fasteners are properly seated. In conclusion, the Dead Blow Mallet for HidFast Gun is a highly useful tool for deck installation, ensuring a clean deck surface with no visible fasteners, and consistent, precise installation with minimal damage to the deck boards.
