Members skipj Posted February 17, 2009 Members Report Posted February 17, 2009 Does anyone else have a problem using a maul? When I use it for stamping, it seems to move the stamp in my grip, I guess, so the impression is offset from where I want it. It's one of Barry Kings. I notice this when I'm trying to do basket weave staming along a guide line. The impression ends up below the line I was holding it on. Is this the wrong tool for this job? SkipJ Quote
Members Rawhide Posted February 17, 2009 Members Report Posted February 17, 2009 Does anyone else have a problem using a maul? When I use it for stamping, it seems to move the stamp in my grip, I guess, so the impression is offset from where I want it. It's one of Barry Kings. I notice this when I'm trying to do basket weave staming along a guide line. The impression ends up below the line I was holding it on. Is this the wrong tool for this job?SkipJ does your b/w tool have a rounded striking surface? That may need to be squared off. Using a maul or a mallet with the rounded head tools tend to slip and give a double impression or one that's not located properly. Quote Marlon
Members skipj Posted February 17, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks Rawhide, I don't remember having a problem with my old rawhide "hammer". Seems like I can't hit stamping tools or punches squarely with the maul. Perhaps it just takes practice, or I'm holding it wrong? The stamp is a new Barry King they seem square. SkipJ Quote
Members badger Posted February 17, 2009 Members Report Posted February 17, 2009 Skip, When striking the tool with the maul, look at the tool's business end where it meets the leather and not at the tool striking point. If you look at the striking point, you can miss-hit with a maul. Relax and let your natural co-ordiantion work for you. use the Force......... Cheers, Karl Quote
King's X Posted February 17, 2009 Report Posted February 17, 2009 Does anyone else have a problem using a maul? When I use it for stamping, it seems to move the stamp in my grip, I guess, so the impression is offset from where I want it. It's one of Barry Kings. I notice this when I'm trying to do basket weave staming along a guide line. The impression ends up below the line I was holding it on. Is this the wrong tool for this job?SkipJ Skip I own a BK tapered maul and Mark V (Reg) maul. I found (my opinion) when I use my BK maul, I really don't need to watch where my elbow is positioned, but when I use my Mark V, I have to make sure that my elblow is up and parallel with the tool. It is what I teach in my basic carving class and what was taught to me. Try it out? Greetings from Round Rock, Texas Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Contributing Member UKRay Posted February 17, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted February 17, 2009 Skip,When striking the tool with the maul, look at the tool's business end where it meets the leather and not at the tool striking point. If you look at the striking point, you can miss-hit with a maul. Relax and let your natural co-ordiantion work for you. use the Force......... Cheers, Karl I'm with Obi Wan, all the way! Having just switched from rawhide mallet to maul I wouldn't ever go back but I have to say the first couple of weeks were a bit tense... If I were you, Skipj, I'd find myself a heap of scrap leather and beat the bejazus out of it for a couple of weeks until you have got your eye in... If it doesn't work for you, just remember that I'd kill for a Barry King maul and paying to ship yours to the UK wouldn't be a problem at all! LOL Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 18, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted February 18, 2009 I'm with Obi Wan, all the way! Having just switched from rawhide mallet to maul I wouldn't ever go back but I have to say the first couple of weeks were a bit tense... If I were you, Skipj, I'd find myself a heap of scrap leather and beat the bejazus out of it for a couple of weeks until you have got your eye in... If it doesn't work for you, just remember that I'd kill for a Barry King maul and paying to ship yours to the UK wouldn't be a problem at all! LOL ***** I TOLD YOU THAT YOU WOULD LIKE IT........... I HAVE FINALLY ACCUMLATED 3 ............LIGHT WEIGHT....... MEDIUM AND HEAVY WEIGHT. Quote Luke
Members flathat4life Posted February 18, 2009 Members Report Posted February 18, 2009 I'm with Obi Wan, all the way! Having just switched from rawhide mallet to maul I wouldn't ever go back but I have to say the first couple of weeks were a bit tense... If I were you, Skipj, I'd find myself a heap of scrap leather and beat the bejazus out of it for a couple of weeks until you have got your eye in... If it doesn't work for you, just remember that I'd kill for a Barry King maul and paying to ship yours to the UK wouldn't be a problem at all! LOL i agree with UKRay 100%.. get a pile of scrap and stamp away... not only will it help you get used to the maul but it will also giv you practice with the stamps... when i first started out, a old guy in the local saddle shop gave me two pretty larg boxs of skirting scrap... i think i only lasted me 2 weeks but it was the best thing that could of happened to me.. just bought a 2lb. tapperd head maul from Wayne Jueskie(spelling???) for basket/ geogromic/ border stamping.. fixing to order a lighter one from bary for bevling/small stamp and a larger one for punches/ big baskets/ Geos. As its been said above by others, you will never regret getting the maul or go back to the mallet...dont cross over, stick with the maul tell you get the hang of it.. it only took me a couple hours to get past the ocwardness... After a week or so it got to where i didnt have to think about it and now its just second nature.... Jed Quote "You have to give somthing you never gave to get somthing you never had." ~Ray Hunt~
Members skipj Posted February 18, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks all for the suggestions. I guess there is no "Dumbo" magic feather that will solve my problem, just practice. Would a foil hat help? SkipJ Quote
Members Windy Posted February 18, 2009 Members Report Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks all for the suggestions. I guess there is no "Dumbo" magic feather that will solve my problem, just practice. Would a foil hat help?SkipJ Skip, Foil hats are not only stylish as all get out, they will help you learn to use the maul twice a quick. I have found that foil hats help whenever one is in need of special assistance. Remember that when making your foil hat the shiny side goes out. If you put the shiny side in the government can read your thoughts.Oh and do not use the cheap foil when making your hat as it does not contain enough aluminum to block all the penetrating rays. WINDY ............STYLING ALL OVER TOWN WITH HIS FOIL HAT Quote To all those who think ..........................
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