Who's making quality mauls these days?

[fredk]

Because they just started the scheme a few weeks ago thats why

[SouthernCross]

5 minutes ago, fredk said:

Because they just started the scheme a few weeks ago thats why

OK - fair enough.  At least they're on the right side of the fence. 

[ChasCS]

1 hour ago, SouthernCross said:

Someone just this week told me that if you were a military veteran that you get Elite pricing at Tandy.   And why the hell didn't they tell me that 10 yrs ago when I first got started!?

It wasn't available a decade ago. Yes, First responders, police and military personnel have this great Tandy price discount advantage. It's a relatively new program. 

If you are a veteran, you are in luck, good news for you bro.  ;-)

So taking part in the black Friday sale, acquiring all three, two mauls and a poly mallet, in one shot, is a grand gesture.

If that's your choice... 

 

Chas

 

 

 

Edited November 16, 2017 by ChasCS

[SouthernCross]

17 minutes ago, ChasCS said:

It wasn't available a decade ago. Yes, First responders, police and military personnel have this great Tandy price discount advantage. It's a relatively new program. 

If you are a veteran, you are in luck, good news for you bro.  ;-)

So taking part in the black Friday sale, acquiring all three, two mauls and a poly mallet, in one shot, is a grand gesture.

If that's your choice... 

 

Chas

 

 

 

I may just do that then.

[ChasCS]

8 minutes ago, SouthernCross said:

I may just do that then.

Yes, for the price of one at discount cost, you get all three. I wish this deal was in the cards for me.

Ah, but I am already very well Hammered. Haha

My only concern for you, is the actual weight of these Tandy heavy hitters.

 

Chas

[SouthernCross]

Why is the weight a concern? 

[ChasCS]

2 hours ago, SouthernCross said:

Chas, what weight do you prefer for stamping? 

Personally, I like a heavier mallet or maul. So the 2lb is comfortable for me. You get used to it...

But I frequently use saddle skirting guaged leather, for my projects, so a maul of heavier weight leaves a nice deep impression.

If doing fine figure carving, with smaller tools, then I can go to one of my lighter mallets. 

Chas

[ChasCS]

46 minutes ago, SouthernCross said:

Why is the weight a concern? 

Only because that flat side maul is 1lb, but both circular mauls are 2lbs. 

One is below your weight preference, and two are slightly heavier...

 

Chas

Edited November 16, 2017 by ChasCS

[ChasCS]

On November 15, 2017 at 6:41 PM, SouthernCross said:

Why is the weight a concern? 

SouthernCross, 

Hey there, did you happen to partake in the Tandy Leather Black Friday sale?

I just wondered what your thoughts were, if you bought those three, as far as weight and comfort. 

That was a great deal.

 

Chas

[SouthernCross]

4 hours ago, ChasCS said:

SouthernCross, 

Hey there, did you happen to partake in the Tandy Leather Black Friday sale?

I just wondered what your thoughts were, if you bought those three, as far as weight and comfort. 

That was a great deal.

 

Chas

Chas, I did not.  I went in the store a few days in advance of the sale and took a look at them.  I felt like I needed something heavier than the lighter ones, and lighter than the heavier one.  If the mallet had been 2 lb. instead of 1 lb., I probably would have gotten the set.  I need about an 18-20 oz. maul, and about a 2.5-3 lb. mallet.

I think I'm going to try this mallet: https://www.amazon.com/Wood-Good-WD205-Mallet-18-Ounce/dp/B002LVUWQ8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2CSNCNLTAMBM8&colid=E7DIP6F40EDP

Edited November 28, 2017 by SouthernCross