Members Colt W Knight Posted June 11, 2016 Members Report Posted June 11, 2016 I just dusted off my lathe and started refurbishing it, as I have been wanting to make my own mauls. I plan on ordering round stock polymer to make the head. Ill have to look into those wheels. Quote
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted June 11, 2016 Members Report Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) For the less able diy'ers among us, this is what I did. I bought a lovely handmade maul from a chap in Italy. (18oz I believe). The red polymer used seemed to have a bit too much 'bounce' to it for my liking, and seemed to soak up some of the impact. I had a bit of a think, then I bought a length of white polymer about 2cm diameter wider than the original. I also cut the polymer about 1cm longer, then I drilled it out, and fitted it to my new maul. It was easy to do, using the hubby's chop saw, and piller drill. The extra weight and bigger size is now perfect for me. Edited June 11, 2016 by LumpenDoodle2 Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members Tugadude Posted June 22, 2016 Members Report Posted June 22, 2016 On June 11, 2016 at 3:00 AM, LumpenDoodle2 said: For the less able diy'ers among us, this is what I did. I bought a lovely handmade maul from a chap in Italy. (18oz I believe). The red polymer used seemed to have a bit too much 'bounce' to it for my liking, and seemed to soak up some of the impact. I had a bit of a think, then I bought a length of white polymer about 2cm diameter wider than the original. I also cut the polymer about 1cm longer, then I drilled it out, and fitted it to my new maul. It was easy to do, using the hubby's chop saw, and piller drill. The extra weight and bigger size is now perfect for me. Would like to see a pic if you have the time. Quote
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted June 23, 2016 Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 Here's my adapted maul next to a standard cheap and chearfull Chinese maul. I'm very happy with how it feels, and has a nice bit balance to it (more by luck than judgement). Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members Chain Posted June 23, 2016 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 Nice job there !!! Quote
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted June 24, 2016 Members Report Posted June 24, 2016 The chap who originally made the maul did a lovely job, using a leather disk handle, heavy steel rod, and a couple of ali spacers, my contribution of the white poly was a mere upgrade to a well made object. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
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