Why “Tobis Handcraft” trusts hammers from Halder for DIY
Are you an enthusiastic do-it-yourselfer? But sometimes you’re unsure which tool you should use to implement your creative ideas skilfully? Then be inspired by like-minded people, such as Tobi Peters. The sought-after handyman and do-it-yourselfer on social media discovered his love for working with wood in 2018, and since then has embarked on a fascinating journey marked by a host of craft masterpieces. Standing out among the numerous tools he uses is the SIMPLEX soft-face mallet from Erwin Halder KG, which plays a special role in his projects. Why? Read on to find out.
Tobi Peters is a passionate do-it-yourselfer: “I take great pleasure in fascinating and inspiring people with my projects. And I’m always especially happy when I can use my experiences to help people to implement DIY projects themselves.” He knows that the right, high quality tools are decisive for this. When his work called for soft-face mallets, he relied on Halder’s SIMPLEX soft-face mallets from the beginning: “That was very early in my DIY career. At that time, I just rummaged around to see what might fit. The SIMPLEX had the best ratings everywhere and had a phenomenal feel to it,” recalls Tobi Peters. “I did not hesitate, and I was extremely satisfied with my choice right away: Top quality, great functionality and interchangeable components then won me over completely.”
Who is Tobi Peters?
Tobi Peters is a passionate do-it-yourselfer who can look back on an impressive career. Originally trained as an electrician and then as a master electrician, he discovered his love for do-it-yourself projects in 2018. His journey began with the construction of lamps and small decorative items – primarily made of wood. The fascination inherent in working with the living material grew steadily, and his creative projects became increasingly diverse, turning “Tobis Handcraft” into a highly favoured DIY channel on social media platforms like Instagram (Tobis_Lichtdesign, Tobis_Handcraft), YouTube (Tobis_Handcraft) and TikTok (Tobis_handcraft).
Tobi Peters mainly uses the SIMPLEX 40:50 with the TPE-soft/Superplastic insert combination. “For example, the SIMPLEX is fantastic for joining individual wood components – for instance using wooden dowels. The tool allows you to hit hard if it’s necessary to close the last gap without damaging the workpiece or gouging the wood. I always keep the SIMPLEX close at hand – even when I build lamps. It allows me to carefully tap the settings into the wood. Strictly speaking, I use the hammer for all jobs requiring a good amount of power, but where surface damage cannot be tolerated. It is unrivalled in that regard,” rejoices Tobi Peters.
SIMPLEX 40:50 at a glance
- Special inserts in the combination TPE-soft/Superplastic.
- Inserts with Ø 50 mm are built into a housing with Ø 40 mm. The protruding inserts prevent scratches on the workpiece.
- Perfect for sensitive wood typesPerfect for sensitive wood types.
- The SIMPLEX principle: All components are individually replaceable.
Tobi now uses several SIMPLEX soft-face mallets with different insert combinations. These include aluminium inserts, which he uses for metalworking. Sometimes he quickly swaps inserts if he happens to not have the right one at hand. “The exchange is as easy as can be: Loosen a screw, out comes the old insert and in goes the new one, tighten the screw again, and you’re done. It takes two to three minutes, and then you can continue working, using a new insert.”
The main features that swayed Tobi Peters’ decision to continue using and recommending Halder hammers are the high quality and long-term durability: “I’ve been using the rubber insert for ages, and it is still lasting fine. You’re not having to think about a replacement right after the first strike. This is where you see the difference. My first soft-face mallet was a SIMPLEX, and it has performed to my full satisfaction: so much so that I will never switch to a different one.”
His tip for all do-it-yourselfers: “Just give it a shot and do it!” The passionate do-it-yourselfer has already tested numerous Halder hammers and inserts, and has discovered many solutions that work for him.
Tobi’s toolkit of Halder hammers:
- Several SIMPLEX soft-face mallets with various inserts
- The non-rebound SUPERCRAFT soft-face mallet for greater impact force
- The non-rebound SUPERCRAFT sledge hammer, e.g. for conversions and internal renovations at home
- The square, non-rebound SECURAL soft-face mallet
- The FERROPLEX Combi Hammer – the perfect blend of locksmith’s hammer and soft-face mallet
