Project Information I was playing around with the lathe this weekend. I've wanted a solid wood mallet for awhile. Saw a couple of articles about it and decided to try my hand at it. Not quite the conventional design, but it works pretty well. Gallery 234712.jpg 77.8 KB Views: 16 234713.jpg 73.3 KB Views: 9 234714.jpg 84.6 KB Views: 7 Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link
Report RichardMu · Registered Joined May 17, 2010 · 9 Posts Aug 8, 2011 Great looking mallet and you don't have to worry about breaking the handle. Should get the job done.
Report TimL · Registered Joined Oct 21, 2010 · 19 Posts Aug 8, 2011 That chunky handle should be good, it will give it a little more balance and comfort during use.
Report tenhoeda · Registered Joined Jun 27, 2008 · 102 Posts Aug 8, 2011 It's suprisingly comfortable to use, althought a little short. The next one will certainly be longer.
It's suprisingly comfortable to use, althought a little short. The next one will certainly be longer.
Report matt1970 · Registered Joined Mar 28, 2007 · 2,212 Posts Aug 8, 2011 i believe the best things in life ARE "Not quite the conventional design, but it work(s) pretty well." if you are having fun and learning…awesome…
i believe the best things in life ARE "Not quite the conventional design, but it work(s) pretty well." if you are having fun and learning…awesome…
Report rance · Registered Joined Sep 30, 2009 · 2,584 Posts Aug 8, 2011 That's not a lathe, that's a scrollsaw. But nice job on the Mallet.
Report donwilwol · Registered Joined May 16, 2011 · 18,702 Posts Aug 8, 2011 Nice job. It was one of my first to. I use mine the time.