p51p28 Report post Posted December 7, 2023 The ones from Barry King look very nice. Cry once buy once item. What say you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshalWill Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Sheldon Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshalWill Report post Posted December 8, 2023 When you get one, post a photo for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p51p28 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarshalWill Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
