Maul / Mallet weight question

[Marshal Jamison]

I have never used a maul and was wondering how are they for stamping and what is the best weight to get?

I am currently using the Tandy yellow plastic mallet.

Any advice is appreciated.

Edited June 9, 2016 by Marshal Jamison

[DuncanSinclair]

I like the 2 lb from Tandy, but it can get weighty after a while. I also have a 1 lb I bought for when my arm gets tired.

[dirtclod]

I use a 22 ounce for stamping and a one pound for tooling. But anything is better than the yellow poly mallet.

[terrymac]

16 oz, good all-around weight for tooling.  Heavier for basket weaving or simply use more force

[Marshal Jamison]

Thank you all for the input I think I will start with the 16 oz having never used a maul before.

But from the comments looks like I will have to get a heaver one as well.

 

Thank you

[MADMAX22]

I started with a mallet and ever since I got my mauls the mallet has not been used for tooling since. 

They are different and take some getting use to but once you do its like night and day difference IMHO. I have a few different weights but the I think it is about 11oz and the 20oz get used the most with the 14oz on occasion. 

[Boriqua]

I used mallets for years and I guess about 6 months ago bought a tapered 27 oz maul. For me it is a great all around weight. Actually a little light for basketweave but a good all around maul since you can get all the way up on the head and so some nice fine work all the way up to some heavy stamping. The weight is handled different since unlike the mallet you dont have a long handle so you do kind of choke up on the head. I use it for everything tooling. I use my mallets for punching holes.

I bought mine here ... not the prettiest thing in the world but it was inexpensive and does what it is supposed to do. I can never go back to a mallet.

http://www.wrising.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=54

[JLSleather]

11 oz (Garland) mallet all I ever use for tooling.