landm42006 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Folks, What goes into makeing a rawhide mallet (resin and technique)? I was thinking about trying to make one, (cuz I am too cheap to buy one from Tandy), or is it cheaper and less hassle to just buy one. Or, is there a wooden equivalent to the rawhide? Thanks and S/F Marty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted August 21, 2010 As I understand it the rawhide is just wrapped wet, and allowed to dry. As it dries it shrinks, and tightens up. Drill for the handle, and run a screw through the whole mess sideways. Some mallets use water buffalo rawhide, I suspect because it is so thick, and probably less expensive for them to purchase overseas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
