Ready To Upgrade My Mallet

[horseplay]

I've been playing around for a couple years with leather sewing and tooling. Now I'm getting more serious and looking to upgrade some of my tools from the cheap Tandy ones. I currently have the yellow head Tandy mallet and looking to buy a higher end maul or mallet. Most of my tooling projects are smaller in size so I'm not spending all day tooling something but I do alot of hole and slot punching. I see there are several sizes and weights so I'm not sure which would be best if I'm only choosing one. And also would be best to go maul or mallet?

[terrymac]

. I can't speak highly enough of my Bearman maul. Ed the Bearman is a member of this site and will fix you right up. He utilizes a special material and, and his workmanship is first class. A 16 oz. would be a good general size to use. Terry

[Cyberthrasher]

If you want to get a BearMaul, just get ahead of Ed and let him know what you're doing with it. He'll be able to advise you on weight. most people prefer about a 16 - 18 oz for general tooling. Punching holes and slots, you may want to go a little heavier.

[camano ridge]

I have had two Bearman Mauls for about a year and a half. I couold not be happier. If you search the forums here for Bearman Mauls you will find several threads and see many pictures. Here is a link to Bearmans mauls and burnishers, they are made by both Ed and his son Beary. http://leatherburnis.../BearMauls.html

Here are my mauls.

[mikesmith648]

[horseplay]

THANKS! Really appreciate everyone's input. A Bear Maul it is!