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Thread: The new bench mallet
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24th October 2011, 10:28 AM #1
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The new bench mallet
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.
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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24th October 2011, 10:45 AM #2
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Very nice. What kind of timber did you use?
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24th October 2011, 10:50 AM #3
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Hmm, nice one Jim, looks like Silky Oak handle.
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24th October 2011, 11:12 AM #4
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Very nice job - like the design
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24th October 2011, 02:20 PM #5
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24th October 2011, 02:49 PM #6
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What they all said above
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24th October 2011, 02:50 PM #7
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Ok handle broke but the head?
I'd hate to see what you were hitting the state its in
oh yeh QLD.
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24th October 2011, 02:57 PM #8
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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.
Originally Posted by Whaler1
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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24th October 2011, 03:01 PM #9
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Actually I was working over a New South Welshman that couldn't learn how to bend a banana properly... Originally Posted by wheelinround
Ok handle broke but the head?
I'd hate to see what you were hitting the state its in oh yeh QLD.
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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24th October 2011, 03:14 PM #10
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Originally Posted by powderpost
Actually I was working over a New South Welshman that couldn't learn how to bend a banana properly...
Jim
QLDer's are behind the times aren't they down here we grow them bent now days have for years.
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24th October 2011, 10:32 PM #11
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Yes but are they bent up or down on the bunch???? You see that is the difference. Originally Posted by wheelinround
down here we grow them bent now days have for years.
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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25th October 2011, 08:24 AM #12
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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.Dragonfly
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25th October 2011, 04:01 PM #13
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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.
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25th October 2011, 07:34 PM #14
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The price of Bananas and coming down. For me that's good news. Originally Posted by powderpost
Actually I was working over a New South Welshman that couldn't learn how to bend a banana properly...
Jim
What were we talking about? The handle broke while hitting a banana, was that it?
What about watermelons that's my favourite fruit.
Nice handle.
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25th October 2011, 07:59 PM #15
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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.
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Cheers John
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