highnoonhunter Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 Hi everyone, I've been doing leatherwork for several years, but I don't really know what type of tool to use for striking my punches, chisels, and/or rivet setters with? I've tried a plain ol' wood mallet, nylon mallet, dead blow hammer, brass hammer, etc., but I really don't feel none of those are suitable. They are either worn out in a couple weeks, or they damage my tools. Can ya'll lead me in the right direction please? Thanks in advance! hnh Quote But first, before you can blow the bugle horn, or follow the hounds, you must be content to chase the woodpecker. ~Maurice Thompson-1878~ www.highnoonhunterleatherworks.webs.com
TimKleffner Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 Howdy when your working your tools DO NOT use steel or metal hammers. It will destroy your tools. If you feel that the hammer your using isn't enough to do the job ... it probably isn't. You may want to try a heavier hammer or maul. Stay away from wood hammers or mauls. they are not the right material to do what you want. I have several heavy plastic mauls from 24-36 oz to do heavy work. I also went to the hardware store and bought a 30 or 40 oz lead filled hammer. [dead blow hammer]. Depending on what your doing ... ONE hammer/ maul won't do the trick. p.s. .. don't use them heavy mauls/ hammers on your tooling tools .. they will bend the tool. Happy Tooling Tim Quote It's hard to fail, but worse never to have tried to succeed.Theodore Roosevelt
esantoro Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 I'd be sure to have a 3lb maul on hand. I think I'd also like to have a 20 to 24 oz maul as well. I find my 3lbs mallet is getting lonely due to lack of use. It's riding the pine, as they say. I don't even know where my wood, plastic, and rawhide mallets are and do not care to look for them. The maul was new to me some time ago, as I had been using only a mallet. It soon overtook the mallet in usefulness. ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
TimKleffner Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 I'd be sure to have a 3lb maul on hand. I think I'd also like to have a 20 to 24 oz maul as well. I find my 3lbs mallet is getting lonely due to lack of use. It's riding the pine, as they say. I don't even know where my wood, plastic, and rawhide mallets are and do not care to look for them.The maul was new to me some time ago, as I had been using only a mallet. It soon overtook the mallet in usefulness. ed Ed, I have multiple mauls and rawhide mallets. I'm with you, I LIKE my plastic face maul. I own Bob Beard black rubber mauls in multiple weights and have Barry King mauls in multiple weights. I find that I like the Barry King mauls better. Tim Quote It's hard to fail, but worse never to have tried to succeed.Theodore Roosevelt
highnoonhunter Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks for the replies! I'll see if I can google those mauls ya'll have mentioned to see what I need. hnh Quote But first, before you can blow the bugle horn, or follow the hounds, you must be content to chase the woodpecker. ~Maurice Thompson-1878~ www.highnoonhunterleatherworks.webs.com
TimKleffner Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks for the replies!I'll see if I can google those mauls ya'll have mentioned to see what I need. hnh Both Barry King and Robert Beard have web sites. Robert Beard 505.632 7039 Barry King 307 672 5657 Both mauls are well worth the price. Happy Tooling Tim Quote It's hard to fail, but worse never to have tried to succeed.Theodore Roosevelt
Bree Posted July 3, 2009 Report Posted July 3, 2009 Barry Kings mauls (both Barry and Weaver sell them) are excellent. I also like old fashioned rawhide mallets. I use both and like both. Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
highnoonhunter Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks Tim & Bree....................... I have saw those before. But just didn't know for sure what to use. Wish I'd found this site long ago! Sure woulda saved a lot of trial and error.................. and some beat up tools! hnh Quote But first, before you can blow the bugle horn, or follow the hounds, you must be content to chase the woodpecker. ~Maurice Thompson-1878~ www.highnoonhunterleatherworks.webs.com
Members wildrose Posted July 3, 2009 Members Report Posted July 3, 2009 I'm going to add my rave for the Barry King maul and mallet. I have one of each (yeah, I'm low key on the quantity!) and I love them. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members ContactCement Posted May 2, 2012 Members Report Posted May 2, 2012 What about 1 lb or 2 lb brass hammers. Are they softer than the cheap overpriced import metal stamps ? Quote
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