Members GampasShop Posted August 23, 2008 Members Report Posted August 23, 2008 I had used the original leather mallet that came in my kit from the mid 70's for a long time. Actually until I found this website and everyone was talking about using a maul. I was worried about a glancing blow, so I just had to try one out. So off to the woodshop I went and ended up with and While they didnt end up being near heavy enough the first one was turned out of Osage Orange and weighs 8 oz., the second was turned out of Black Locust and only weighs 10 oz. When I tried them on the next project I did, they worked great and like was said they are just an extension of your hand. I was going to drill out the end and add some lead shot to make them heavier, but ended up buying the ASB 1 lb. maul and have been using it ever since. I will be getting a 2 lb. this fall as I have now started using basketweave stamps and you really got to give them a solid wack. Quote
JRLeather2 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I made my own mauls which I have used for a number of years, I have 3 different weights..... Quote
Members wintermte Posted August 24, 2008 Members Report Posted August 24, 2008 I made my own mauls which I have used for a number of years, I have 3 different weights..... What are the weights on those made out of? They look like oversized hockey pucks. Dan Quote
JRLeather2 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 1, 2 and 3 pounds. I made them out of a feed roller from some kind of machine, not sure what type of machine as I never actually saw it...... Quote
Michael Sheldon Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I use a maul for tooling, I use a rawhide mallet for hole punches, belt end cutters, etc. I find the maul gives better results with tooling because I need a controlled, yet forceful hit. For punches, I prefer the mallet, because I need a strong, high-velocity hit without cutting through my bench. Quote Michael Sheldon Desert Raven Leather
MADMAX22 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Posted September 2, 2008 I made my own mauls which I have used for a number of years, I have 3 different weights..... That is great. Looks really good, I think I may have to try something out like that. I ended up getting a hammer (Al stoehlman) but just because the deal was right, basically a little under half price for it. Now I wanna try out one of those guys so gonna have to come up with something. Thanks Quote
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