Members Jj5685 Posted October 11, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 11, 2013 Yea I know I've just had my money tide up.I do have a peice of raw hide that I'm looking into making a hammer though Quote
Northmount Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 Yea I know I've just had my money tide up.I do have a peice of raw hide that I'm looking into making a hammer though In the interim, wooden mallets are cheap. Poly mallets cost a little more. An off-cut of 2x2 maple or oak is pretty cheap as well. Can carve the handle round to fit your hand. Hardwoods are best, softwoods like spruce or pine will be all chewed up in one evening. There are lots of options for temporary mallets or mauls. Don't abuse your tools! Tom Quote
Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted October 12, 2013 Members Report Posted October 12, 2013 Small word of warning!!! If you make a temporary mallet/maul, be sure to have a plan on when you expect to replace it with a "real" one. Or you may find yourself still using the damn thing 20 years later! Believe me, I know!!! Happy Tooling! Bob Quote
Members oltoot Posted October 12, 2013 Members Report Posted October 12, 2013 My advice, don't try making something unless you are an experienced machinist or something. If you can't yet get a maul or mallet, chances are you can get a hammer with repalceble poly head inserts at your local home improvement store and you will always have a use for it. Quote
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