Driving edging spikes, paver setting, sheet metal work, laminate flooring
Weight
Head 90 mm long with a 55 mm face
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in Ireland. It is free on orders of €100 or more, and a flat €25 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 day right to cancel that Irish and EU law gives you on an online order. Send them back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where you can, at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you, return postage included. That right comes from the Consumer Rights Act 2022, not from this policy.
Keep the handle dry between jobs. If the head loosens on the handle, a soak in water swells the timber and re-seats it.
Non Marring HeadDrives the spike without damaging the edging
Bounce ResistantDeadhead design so the strike lands where you aimed
Double HeadedBoth faces work, so it lasts twice as long
Wooden HandleShock resistant and shaped to the hand
About this product
The tool the edging spikes are meant to be hit with.
Double headed rubber on a wooden handle. Drives a spike without marking the edging it goes through.
Every metal and plastic edging run in this shop is installed by driving spikes through tabs, and this is what you drive them with.
A claw hammer will do it and will also chip the powder coating off a black steel section and split a plastic tab.
The head is 55 mm across and 90 mm long, double faced, so when one side wears you turn it round.
It is bounce resistant, which sounds like marketing and is not: a mallet that rebounds costs you the second half of every swing and misses more often.
The handle is wood rather than fibreglass, which absorbs more of the shock through a long installation.
This is a small purchase that changes how an edging installation goes, so it is worth being clear about why.
Spikes go through a tab moulded or punched into the edging. Hit that tab with steel and you either chip a coating or crack a plastic moulding, and on a long run you will do it repeatedly.
Rubber spreads the blow. It also lets you tap an edging section sideways into line without leaving a mark on the face, which is most of the fine adjustment on any run.
The double head is the reason to buy this one rather than the cheapest available. A single faced mallet wears flat on one side and then skids.
It is a general tool once the edging is in: paver setting, upholstery, tile and laminate work.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 day right to cancel that Irish and EU law gives you on an online order. Send them back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where you can, at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 cover you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
Wood, which absorbs more shock through a long installation than fibreglass.
Why not just use a hammer?
A steel hammer chips the powder coating off a black steel section and cracks a plastic tab. Rubber spreads the blow.
What does bounce resistant mean?
The head is designed not to rebound. A mallet that bounces costs you the second half of every swing and misses more often.
Will it mark the edging?
No. The rubber head is non marring, which is the reason it exists.
Can I tap edging sideways into line with it?
Yes, and that is most of the fine adjustment on any run.
Is it only for garden edging?
No. Paver setting, upholstery, tile and laminate flooring all use one.
How heavy is it?
It is a 16 ounce class mallet, light enough to use one handed for a long run.
What if the head works loose?
Soak the handle end in water. The timber swells and re-seats the head.
Should I store it outdoors?
No. Keep the handle dry between jobs or the wood will move.
Can I use it on the stainless edging?
Yes, and you should. Steel on stainless leaves marks.
Is it needed for the decorative border edge?
No, that one pushes in by hand in soft ground.
Does it come with the edging?
No, it is bought separately. The edging kits come with their spikes, not with a mallet.
Will the rubber perish?
Not in normal use. Keep it out of prolonged direct sun when stored.
Can I use it to drive the U shaped steel stakes?
Yes, though those take a hammer more happily since there is no finish to protect.
Is one enough for a whole garden?
Yes. It is a tool rather than a consumable.
Does it have a strap or hanging hole?
It is a plain wooden handle designed to fit the grip of the hand.
How much is delivery?
Standard delivery anywhere in Ireland is €25, and it is free once your order reaches €100. Express Shipping is also offered at checkout for €25, and it is charged on every order, including orders over €100.
How long does delivery take?
Five to seven days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time while the order is picked and packed.
Do you deliver across the whole of Ireland?
Yes, to any address in Ireland, at the same delivery rates and in the same 5 to 7 days once the order has been handled. We deliver to addresses in Ireland only.
Is there a minimum order?
No. The per metre and per section ranges are sold by the unit, so you can order one metre or one section if that is all you need.
Can I change my mind after it arrives?
Yes. Irish consumer law gives you 14 days from delivery to cancel an online order, and this shop allows 15. Send the goods back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging if you still have it, and return postage is at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling. Email us with your order number first.
What if the item is faulty or not what was described?
That is a separate right under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and it does not depend on the 15 days. You can ask for a repair, a replacement or a refund, and we pay the return postage.
Who pays return postage if I simply change my mind?
You do, unless the item is faulty or we sent the wrong thing.
Can I cancel before it ships?
Yes, free of charge. Email us with your order number within 12 hours: orders are handled within 24 to 48 hours. Once an order has shipped it can no longer be cancelled, but you can still return it under the 15 day policy.
How do I track my order?
You get a confirmation email with a tracking number once the order ships. Items in one order can travel in separate parcels.
What payment methods do you take?
Card payment and PayPal, both through a secure checkout. Card details are handled by the payment provider and never reach this site.
What currency are prices in?
Euro (EUR), and that is what your card is charged.
Do you sell to trade or in bulk?
Yes. Use the wholesale quote page with the lengths and quantities you need and we will come back with a price.
The complete guide
Driving edging spikes without damaging the edge
3 min readGardenEdge Ireland
This is a small purchase that changes how an edging installation goes, so it is worth being clear about why.
Spikes go through a tab moulded or punched into the edging. Hit that tab with steel and you either chip a coating or crack a plastic moulding, and on a long run you will do it repeatedly.
Rubber spreads the blow. It also lets you tap an edging section sideways into line without leaving a mark on the face, which is most of the fine adjustment on any run.
The double head is the reason to buy this one rather than the cheapest available. A single faced mallet wears flat on one side and then skids.
It is a general tool once the edging is in: paver setting, upholstery, tile and laminate work.
Standard delivery is €25 anywhere in Ireland, and free once your order reaches €100. Express Shipping is a paid option at €25 on any order.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 days Irish consumer law gives on an online order. Send the goods back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging if you still have it. Return postage is at your cost, and nothing is deducted for handling. Faulty or misdescribed goods are a separate matter under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across Ireland on orders over €100.
Rubber Mallet With Wood Handle sold by GardenEdge Ireland at gardenedge.irish.
The tool the edging spikes are meant to be hit with. Double headed rubber on a wooden handle. Drives a spike without marking the edging it goes through.
Price EUR 23.
Head material: Rubber, non marring.
Face diameter: 55 mm.
Head length: 90 mm.
Handle: Wood.
Design: Double headed, bounce resistant.
Suits: Driving edging spikes, paver setting, sheet metal work, laminate flooring.
Standard delivery across Ireland costs EUR 25 and is free on orders of EUR 100 or more. Express Shipping is a paid option at EUR 25, charged on every order. Orders are delivered to addresses in Ireland only.
Nothing sold here is cut to length or made to order: edging ships in standard sections, sold per metre, and the customer trims a section if a shorter run is needed. Irish consumer law gives a 14 day right to cancel an online order, counted from delivery; this shop allows 15 days from delivery. Goods come back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where possible, return postage on a change of mind is at the customer's cost, and nothing is deducted for handling. Faulty or misdescribed goods are covered separately by the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and nothing in the returns policy limits that.
