Joiner's Mallet from ShopNotes Issue 2

looks great. I have that issue of shopnotes put aside with that plan just waiting to get a chance to get it done. thanks for the reminder :) the white oak looks fantastic

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Nice job, I have look for that issue!

-- Woodisit

Nicely done!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

i don’t follow what you mean about the epoxy. I’m plannign to make one though so if you don’t mind explaining, I’d appreciate it. Nice work. Mine is probably going to be scrap maple and I bought my leather the same way as you. mine was remnants that I got at michael’s crafts.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

- HokieMojo –
One of the steps involves placing lead weights in pockets drilled out of the center of the mallet’s head. The plans recommend putting some epoxy(hot glue would probably work as well) in with the weights so they don’t rattle when striking an object.

Hope this answers your question.

Michael

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i see. I actually thought it would be preferable to leave the epoxy out. That should give the same effect as a “dead-blow” mallet. It would allow you to hit hard and not have a mallet that bounces back.

Hey Mike cool mallet

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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The complete PDF file can be found online at: http://www.woodworkingonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/Joiners%20Mallet.pdf

There is a complete comentary, with photo limks at: http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=mallet

I am going to make one real soon, using this idea, but adapting the head in a more traditional sloped style.

I hope the links help.

God Bless,
Hawg

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