bcraig Report post Posted July 15, 2020 I am going to be Making Myself a few Holsters using Diamond Stitching Chisels(approx 5mm) But have no Idea what weight of Maul or Hammer I should use to drive the Diamond Stitching Chisels through 2 pieces 9-10 Ounce Veg tan leather? Also Do you prefer for it to be the plastic/rubber type of head ? Looking to buy inexpensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) I use a 14 oz poly mallet as shown in the link below for punching slots and holes and one of the smaller versions of the same thing for tooling. I use a maul I picked up from Weaver for my makers stamp which is fairly large at roughly 1" x 1-1/2". I prefer a mallet for most things but that's what I mostly use, someone who uses a maul more often would likely prefer them, just whatever you get used to I imagine. I have had good experiences with the poly mallets. They last for years are relatively cheap. The ones from SLC in the link below are made in the USA. https://www.springfieldleather.com/Mallet-Poly-14oz Good luck with your projects. Josh Edited July 15, 2020 by Josh Ashman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP Report post Posted July 15, 2020 Just don't use a metal head hammer! I've been using a rawhide mallet so far going thru 2 layers 8-9 oz veg tan for knife sheaths. No issues. It takes a couple of whacks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1961Mike Report post Posted July 15, 2020 Hi, which weight of Rawhide mallet did you get? I have a decent sized poly that is worn such that there are no weight marking on it. I'd like a heavier mallet for 3D stamps, belt end cutters, and hole punching. Thanks Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcraig Report post Posted July 15, 2020 I was Piddling around in an old Junky trailer I Jokingly call The Shop and found a 2 pound engineers Hammer Bought from Harbor Freight . I wonder if I Glued A layer or two of scrap 9-10 Veg tan to the steel Head if that would be ok to use with Diamond Stitching Chisels ? I would be using a piece of scrap 9-10 Veg tan between the holster and either a plastic Kitchen cutting board or a piece of plywood. If the consensus is that would work ok then I will do that,if not I will buy either a Poly Hammer or a a Poly Maul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
