BearMan Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Here is the latest, design Maul. There's something missing,,, I'm sure You'll notice. It's 16oz, & made out of Curly Cherry, & Bamboo, with a Paduck seperater disc. This is a prototype, to see how well things work out. I just got my wood lathe set up this weekend, & just had to turn something, to make sure everything was working ok. So I wound up making a maul handle, so of course I had to finish the Maul. I almost wasn't able to complete it, as I almost ran a 1/4" wood chisel through my hand. It didn't make it, my third finger knuckle on the inside stopped the chisel. OUCH!! It's really gonna hurt tomarrow! Anyway,,,, Here's the Maul. I Hope everybody likes it. I may make some more, after my hand heals, & I finish some of my Backed-up Leather projects. Thanks,,, Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Man (no pund intended), I hope you are okay. I got a few questions for you. My brother scissormedic has been kind enough to offer to make me a larger handle maul. What are you using for the top plate? Is there any weight inside the poly portion? Thanks. Get well fast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Geezzz Ed, *Drooling* More "I want" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Beautiful Ed! No nut at the end (only the one handling the tools, LOL) I couldn't resist. I have the same question. What are you using for an end plate. Does the wood not get slippery when your hand sweats? (if it sweats) Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 what do you charge for such functional beauty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdkid Report post Posted April 7, 2009 I would love to see one of you put together a tutorial on the maul you have made. Great work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Hi Everybody, Sorry about taking so long getting back with you. Between the Dr's,,,, & the cable being down, this is my first chance. Yes,,, as I'm sure everybody noticed,,,, there isn't a retaining nut. I just thought this new design would have a more "smooth" look overall. The top plate is actually a thick stainless disc, that has a nut welded onto the bottom side. Of course, it doesn't come with the decorative file work. The rest of the bolt is a 1/2" carriage bolt. BTW,,, the Dr said I could still be able to play the Violin,,,, Thats good,,, cuz I never could before!! hehehe Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Really good looking maul, Ed! How did you come up with that particular handle profile? Trial and error until it felt right? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Hi Bob, It's kinda the "feels Right after a couple tries" idea. I found with this shape handle, you hold it toward the end, if you are an "elbow off the bench" tooler,,,, hold it in the middle,,, for us "wrist rollers",,, & hold it close to the head,,, to do more delicate work. I may need to do some more profilling on the handle. Even though it's about 4oz lighter than the maul I've used for the past 30 years,,, it feels a little heavier. So that tells me that I may have the balance a little too far down the handle. Or,,,, the one I've used for soooo long is balanced too close to the head. ??? After I get my hand back in shape & do some more tooling, I'm sure I'll know. Or maybe I should send it to you, so you can test this prototype!!?? I really appreciate, all the nice comments by everyone. Take Care,,,, & stay away from sharp chisels!! Ed Really good looking maul, Ed! How did you come up with that particular handle profile? Trial and error until it felt right? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 7, 2009 There's no question about it!!!!! You should definitely send it to me for a scientific, time tested evaluation!!!!!!!! Hi Bob,It's kinda the "feels Right after a couple tries" idea. I found with this shape handle, you hold it toward the end, if you are an "elbow off the bench" tooler,,,, hold it in the middle,,, for us "wrist rollers",,, & hold it close to the head,,, to do more delicate work. I may need to do some more profilling on the handle. Even though it's about 4oz lighter than the maul I've used for the past 30 years,,, it feels a little heavier. So that tells me that I may have the balance a little too far down the handle. Or,,,, the one I've used for soooo long is balanced too close to the head. ??? After I get my hand back in shape & do some more tooling, I'm sure I'll know. Or maybe I should send it to you, so you can test this prototype!!?? I really appreciate, all the nice comments by everyone. Take Care,,,, & stay away from sharp chisels!! Ed Really good looking maul, Ed! How did you come up with that particular handle profile? Trial and error until it felt right? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Hmmmm, I'll tell you what Bob,,,, just as soon as I finish the two checkbook covers I'm starting on, I'll do that,,, as long as I get it back after the "test". I would be Honored to have someting I've made evaluated by You! Just send me your address, in PM,,, & i'll send it to you,,, in a few weeks. Maybe sooner. Depends how good of a Kick Start I get,,, hehehe Ed There's no question about it!!!!! You should definitely send it to me for a scientific, time tested evaluation!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
