Dags3777 Report post Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) As a person with a little experience, I would like to purchase a Barry King Mallet, they are a piece of art in themselves.I normally use a 10 oz hide mallet. I wish to know what to buy flat or angled and what sort of weight should I get. I mainly to beveling etc, as my posts show. leather I use is normally 1.5 mm to 3 mm leather. Sorry not sure of inches or weight. Or should I purchase a maul? Cheer's Darryl Edited January 2, 2009 by Dags3777 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted January 2, 2009 I have a Barry King 16 oz. angled maul for stamping and it's the cat's meow. I am going to get a big 64 oz. for cutting belt ends in the next couple of weeks. Great product. My $.02. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 2, 2009 I have a straight and a tapered 12 oz maul from Barry King. I like the tapered one, because I can lean my elbow on the bench or stone and the angle of the tool relative to the head of the maul is still flat. With the straight one, you have to get your elbow up to keep the angle flat. I switched from mallets to mauls a while ago, and I haven't regretted it one bit. I only use a mallet, if a maul isn't available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted January 2, 2009 I hope this topic gets going good. I'm looking for a new Tapper too. I've always used the rolled rawhide cheapy. They're all around the shop. I'm used to them. Sand them when they're getting a bit rough...mitre saw 'em down a scosh when they get bad. They work for me. I'm sensitive to the amount of strength I need on a bevel tap or a punch. I was a carpenter for many years, and could drive a 12p with a tap and a blow. I know where to hold a "hammah"...at the end, not up at the head. I've held and tried the Stohlman. The handle is too short for me, it just doesn't feel right. Now, everyone must have a preferred toolmaker's product, there will be a natural bias. But the WHYS you like them could help in decision making. I know my Estwings. Each one will ring a bit different when striking the nail head. There's no jarring of wrist or elbow. Other "hammahs" can tend to slide off the target, make a less than solid sound (sound is important, it reveals a lot of strengths or flaws). Can you join in with your specific observations? Are the other toolmakers products a longer handled type? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 2, 2009 I don't think the handles are any longer, but the beauty of a custom tool maker is you can call em up and request it. I'm sure most would be happy to oblige. The reason I like the maul better than the mallet is 1. Weight distribution. It seems to feel more natural to hold it. 2. I have far less glancing blows to the top of the tool. It seems as though you'd have more due to the round head, but for me, far less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 2, 2009 I have three of the Barry Tapered Mauls, one straight Maul Master and one 2lb Stohlman Straight. I agree with RAWHIDE, I really enjoy and use the tapered models more. It feels more comfortable for me when I strike the tools. my .02 cents Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
