CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 3, 2022 CFM Report Posted January 3, 2022 What is everyone's opine on a good maul weight for tooling? I'm planning on making a new one this week. mine is to puny for some of the larger surface area stamps and such. I'm thinking about 20 oz. with some adjustment. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
PastorBob Posted January 3, 2022 Report Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) I just have the one maul. Also only have one nylon hammer. Mine probably weighs 24 oz. (1.5#). I use it for everything, just adjust the amount of force depending on the size of stamp. Or adjust the number of whacks. When doing basket weave stamp, I normally whack it once or twice. for my maker's mark (1" x 1") I whack it 2-3 times really hard. Anything larger than that, I put in the arbor press. Make sure to send pics when done. I would enjoy seeing your creation. Edited January 3, 2022 by PastorBob Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members DustinSmith Posted January 3, 2022 Members Report Posted January 3, 2022 I use a bk 16 oz maul for almost all of my carving, then I keep a 24 oz around for all my basketweave stamps. Unless I'm carving on 12 oz or thicker leather I use the 16 oz exclusively and it seems to be the perfect weight, plus it doesn't really cause any fatigue after using it all day, and you'll definitely want it tapered, IMHO Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 3, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, PastorBob said: I just have the one maul. Also only have one nylon hammer. Mine probably weighs 24 oz. (1.5#). I use it for everything, just adjust the amount of force depending on the size of stamp. Or adjust the number of whacks. When doing basket weave stamp, I normally whack it once or twice. for my maker's mark (1" x 1") I whack it 2-3 times really hard. Anything larger than that, I put in the arbor press. Make sure to send pics when done. I would enjoy seeing your creation. thank you I will 1 hour ago, DustinSmith said: I use a bk 16 oz maul for almost all of my carving, then I keep a 24 oz around for all my basketweave stamps. Unless I'm carving on 12 oz or thicker leather I use the 16 oz exclusively and it seems to be the perfect weight, plus it doesn't really cause any fatigue after using it all day, and you'll definitely want it tapered, IMHO thanks i, m using a wooden maul right now about 12 oz. lol but its worn out and needs an upgrade Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members oltoot Posted January 3, 2022 Members Report Posted January 3, 2022 16 oz maul for most stamping, 48 oz for geometric, 8 pound for punching or die cutting (also mallets range from 8 oz to 4 lbs) Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 3, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, oltoot said: 16 oz maul for most stamping, 48 oz for geometric, 8 pound for punching or die cutting (also mallets range from 8 oz to 4 lbs) no wonder my geometrics are so shallow lol. Thank you Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 4, 2022 Author CFM Report Posted January 4, 2022 On 1/3/2022 at 7:47 AM, PastorBob said: I just have the one maul. Also only have one nylon hammer. Mine probably weighs 24 oz. (1.5#). I use it for everything, just adjust the amount of force depending on the size of stamp. Or adjust the number of whacks. When doing basket weave stamp, I normally whack it once or twice. for my maker's mark (1" x 1") I whack it 2-3 times really hard. Anything larger than that, I put in the arbor press. Make sure to send pics when done. I would enjoy seeing your creation. well i have it pieced together, I'll shiny it up a bit tomorrow lol. 18oz is what it came out to. The head is an old 1/2" cutting board figured i didn't need a new piece just to beat up lol. On 1/3/2022 at 9:53 AM, oltoot said: 16 oz maul for most stamping, 48 oz for geometric, 8 pound for punching or die cutting (also mallets range from 8 oz to 4 lbs) Guess I'll be making two thank you for your help. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members DustinSmith Posted January 4, 2022 Members Report Posted January 4, 2022 That's a great looking maul! Very nice! Quote
MikeRock Posted January 4, 2022 Report Posted January 4, 2022 Well, Dustin, you 'beat' me to it! Now imagine what a four pounder will look like. Nice work, Chuck. God bless Quote
Members AzShooter Posted January 5, 2022 Members Report Posted January 5, 2022 I have a 16 ounce and a 36 ounce. I use the 36 whenever I do basketweave and I think it come out better that way. I also use it when I'm punching holes. It's easier on my hand and I don't knock too many things off the bench when using it. Quote
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