Maul dimensions?

[DaveP]

looking at making my own maul.  What's the average length of handles and the UHMW head length plus diameter? Going to use a brass keeper on head end about 2" in diameter.  Use wood in picture for handle. Wood is remnants of custom rifle stocks. With a stainless steel rod down the middle.  

Thanks again 

[DaveP]

If used length of this Osborne hammer...overall length would be about 9" with the head around 3". 

[Zonker1972]

i measured a maul at tandy when i thought about making a maul from HDPE. i came up with a handle ~5" long, diameter depends on how big your hand is and a HDPE head of 2.5" tall with a 3" diameter.

i hope that helps

zonker

[DaveP]

Thanks Zonker.

Would HDPE be better than UHMW? Or what about Delrin?

Thanks again 

 

[DaveP]

After talking with Robert Beard about mauls...this is what I've got so far.  It'll have a polyurethane head with brass for some weight.  

[DaveP]

Progress...it's 5 1/2" long. I may trim ends to 5" in length.  But it fits well in my hands. 

Edited May 25, 2020 by DaveP

[DaveP]

Little bit more progress 

[DaveP]

Metal work today and more polishing. Ends are brass with stainless steel rod and end cap. Basically waiting for the polyurethane to arrive, more coats of Tru-Oil to the handle. Not sure if I'm going to make the acorn nut or just buy one. 

Edited May 27, 2020 by DaveP

[Retswerb]

That’s shaping up nicely! You’ll have a nice tool when you’re done.

[DaveP]

Thank you Retswerb!

Still waiting on head material to arrive.