The new bench mallet

[powderpost]

Got a bit upset yesterday and used my old bench mallet in a manner to which it was not accustomed. The handle broke :(( so I had to make a new one didn't I? Even had to get some new rings for the head. They are off cuts from a 50mm exhaust pipe. No finish, excepting for a bit of wax, it is a working tool after all. Turned the handle on 3 centres, an oval handle is much more comfortable to use.
Jim

[Whaler1]

Very nice. What kind of timber did you use?

[hughie]

Hmm, nice one Jim, looks like Silky Oak handle.

[Mr Brush]

Very nice job - like the design :2tsup:

[artme]

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Woody1]

What they all said above :2tsup::2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Ok handle broke but the head?

I'd hate to see what you were hitting the state its in:U oh yeh QLD.

[powderpost]

Very nice. What kind of timber did you use?
The head is red tulip oak, hard, heavy, and very durable. The handle is fish tail oak. I arranged the medullary rays to be in line with the head for maximum strength.
Jim

[powderpost]

Ok handle broke but the head?

I'd hate to see what you were hitting the state its in:U oh yeh QLD.
Actually I was working over a New South Welshman that couldn't learn how to bend a banana properly... :D :D :D
Jim

[wheelinround]

Actually I was working over a New South Welshman that couldn't learn how to bend a banana properly... :D :D :D
Jim


:o QLDer's are behind the times aren't they down here we grow them bent now days have for years.

[powderpost]

:o
down here we grow them bent now days have for years.
Yes but are they bent up or down on the bunch???? You see that is the difference. :p
Jim

[dr4g0nfly]

I'd suggest a rub of oil.

I use linseed for a tool finish, give it just a little protection from the sweat and oils in your hands.

[wheelinround]

:)(:lolabove: if you read powderposts then the one above

Jim having had an allergy to Banana's since a kid or 5 till just recently I have no idea of such matters. Last sunday first time eating a decent amount of Banana with honey on pancakes 50 years since my problem started, could even walk past a green grocer without out waning to hurl.

[Christos]

Actually I was working over a New South Welshman that couldn't learn how to bend a banana properly... :D :D :D
Jim

The price of Bananas and coming down. For me that's good news. :2tsup:



What were we talking about? The handle broke while hitting a banana, was that it?

What about watermelons that's my favourite fruit. :U


Nice handle. :q

[munruben]

Nice work on the mallet, I have an old mallet that has lasted for over 20 years and I've only replaced the head twice and the handle 3 times. :):2tsup:

[Sawdust Maker]

Jim

Nice lil tapper :2tsup: