Bluesman Report post Posted May 31, 2012 Just got a new 14oz and 20oz form the Bearman. Came with a beautiful stand and cocobolo handles. Time to get some leather wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 31, 2012 <<<<<clamps eyes shut tight, plugs ears and sings... "la la la la!!" Seriously though... they do look nice. Let me know how you like the 14oz one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesman Report post Posted May 31, 2012 Sylvia, I will give a full report. I currently have a 16oz and a 24oz Barry King mauls. I am hoping for less bounce from these. When I use my 24oz I can feel it in my elbow the next day. So, actually these are for medical reasons Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Sylvia, I will give a full report. I currently have a 16oz and a 24oz Barry King mauls. I am hoping for less bounce from these. When I use my 24oz I can feel it in my elbow the next day. So, actually these are for medical reasons Jon They look nice. I'm definitely interested in your report! I just posted a topic asking for advice on a new maul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrymac Report post Posted June 6, 2012 They look nice. I'm definitely interested in your report! I just posted a topic asking for advice on a new maul. You were asking for advice on a rawhide maul. Bearman mauls are not rawhide, but are made from sort of poly material. All I know is you couldn't trade me out of my Bearman maul for anything. I really don't understand why you are wanting a rawhide maul. I, too, used a rawhide mallet for 40 years, and wouldn't even consider going back to it. I do use it for driven punches, but that is about all. Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted June 6, 2012 You were asking for advice on a rawhide maul. Bearman mauls are not rawhide, but are made from sort of poly material. All I know is you couldn't trade me out of my Bearman maul for anything. I really don't understand why you are wanting a rawhide maul. I, too, used a rawhide mallet for 40 years, and wouldn't even consider going back to it. I do use it for driven punches, but that is about all. Terry That's because I hadn't seen his yet! But since you like them so much, could you tell me why they're better than rawhide? Thanks for the help and inside info. I sent Ed an email. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrymac Report post Posted June 6, 2012 That's because I hadn't seen his yet! But since you like them so much, could you tell me why they're better than rawhide? Thanks for the help and inside info. I sent Ed an email. They don't flake off on the leather, they don't get "beat-up" edges, and it seems like you have much control over your tools and what is going on with the leather. Kind of hard to explain. Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted June 6, 2012 They don't flake off on the leather, they don't get "beat-up" edges, and it seems like you have much control over your tools and what is going on with the leather. Kind of hard to explain. Terry Actually, I think that sounds like a pretty good explanation! I'm in contact with Bear now. I'm sure that I'll be ordering one.....or two, very soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) One thing I can tell you about a rawhide maul is that over time it will get chewed up. I had a Stohlman maul I will try to find the picture of it. Around the center of the rawhide head was a grove worn over time from the tool chewing away at the rawhide with every impact. I have had my bearman mauls for six months and they look the same as the day I unwrapped them. They are well balanced and comfortable to use. You will get excellent customer service from Ed and Beary. Scott Edited June 6, 2012 by camano ridge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted June 6, 2012 One thing I can tell you about a rawhide maul is that over time it will get chewed up. I had a Stohlman maul I will try to find the picture of it. Around the center of the rawhide head was a grove worn over time from the tool chewing away at the rawhide with every impact. I have had my bearman mauls for six months and they look the same as the day I unwrapped them. They are well balanced and comfortable to use. You will get excellent customer service from Ed and Beary. Scott Those are nice. Did you supply the military pieces for the ends? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted June 6, 2012 I supplied the firefighter challenge coin (I think I got it off ebay for $4.00 plus $2.00 shipping). If you are military or former military talk to Ed I think he has each branch in stock. Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby hdflame Report post Posted June 6, 2012 I supplied the firefighter challenge coin (I think I got it off ebay for $4.00 plus $2.00 shipping). If you are military or former military talk to Ed I think he has each branch in stock. Scott Thanks Scott. It looked like a USMC emblem in the picture. It was kinda small on my laptop. I also have a couple of FF challenge coins if I can find them! Thanks for the idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Yes it is USMC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster2410 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 Hey guys, I'm brand new, whats a maul for? (I have an E-Z beginner kit, so I am still learning EVERYTHING) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted June 9, 2012 It is used instead of a mallet, for striking tools such as snap setters or stamping tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 And it is easier to use than a Mallet I might add..............IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster2410 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 Is there any advantage to it, or is it a preferance, slightly different uses one has over the other? Thanks guys.... Those look pretty nifty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 Usually it is personal preferance, but after 40 years of doing leather.............I like it better and have better control with a maul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Rooster in my experience i have better control with a maul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
