Members p51p28 Posted December 7, 2023 Members Report Posted December 7, 2023 The ones from Barry King look very nice. Cry once buy once item. What say you? Quote
Members DieselTech Posted December 8, 2023 Members Report Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, p51p28 said: The ones from Barry King look very nice. Cry once buy once item. What say you? I'd say if you like it, & got the funds, buy it. Quote
Members MarshalWill Posted December 8, 2023 Members Report Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) I have a BK straight-face mallet style one. It's top quality. Certainly worth the price. I would expect their round mauls to be as good quality. My only objection to their lineup is they don't have any small ones so for tooling and most stamping I had to either buy a foreign made one or make one myself, of which I have done both. Edited December 8, 2023 by MarshalWill Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted December 8, 2023 Moderator Report Posted December 8, 2023 This is a tool that you will use a bunch. Some of the lower price versions have a really slippery head material and you will fight it. When you figure how many times you will strike tools vs cost, after a few thousand hits that price per hit is a nonfactor. Buy a good one. I've had several of Barry's especially early on, I've used every size of Wayne Jueschke's. Wayne's feel more comfortable in my hand and I like the slightly head heavy balance. That said, I can pick up either and get the job done. Barry sells straight and tapered mauls in a good size range, Wayne only makes tapered mauls in a size range. Personal preference and experience on straight vs taper. Less fatigue with taper. Quote
Michael Sheldon Posted December 8, 2023 Report Posted December 8, 2023 I just purchased a 24oz BK Mallet (flat face) last week from Rocky Mountain. Cheaper than Tandy, and far better quality. Fell into the category of "why the heck did I not buy this years ago?" Quote
Members MarshalWill Posted December 8, 2023 Members Report Posted December 8, 2023 When you get one, post a photo for us. Quote
Members p51p28 Posted December 8, 2023 Author Members Report Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, MarshalWill said: When you get one, post a photo for us. Will do. 99% on a Jueschke unless someone can convince me otherwise. Quote
Members jrdunn Posted December 9, 2023 Members Report Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, p51p28 said: Will do. 99% on a Jueschke unless someone can convince me otherwise. Why would we do that? I want one too! Quote
Members MarshalWill Posted December 9, 2023 Members Report Posted December 9, 2023 The handle shape on the Jueschke looks like it would be very comfortable. Go for it. Heck, AND the the BK. Quote
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