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A couple of weeks back I posted a project regarding some mallets I had made. However, I never thought my dad wanted one; he’s always been of the school that if it doesn’t fit get a bigger…. well you know how that ends.
I just finished this one as a surprise gift for him. The head is a laminated block of Hard Maple & Jatoba with a Rosewood handle. I had been saving that piece of Rosewood for something special because of the interesting lines created with the Sap wood and Heart wood, I guess this was that something special. This is my second generation of mallets and it sure went together a lot more smoothly than the last.
I guess experience is a good teacher after all…
Dimensions
Head: 5” long x 4” high x 3” thick
Handle: 12” long x 1 1/4” wide
-- Chris
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15 comments so far
trifern
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posted 140 days ago
Nicely executed. I need to make myself a big ** hammer. I bet your Dad is oozing with pride.
-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
Chris
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posted 140 days ago
Not yet.. I literally just finished it. I will give it to him this weekend.
-- Chris
Lakey
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posted 140 days ago
Wicked nice mallet there, Chris. Lucky Dad!
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GaryK
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posted 140 days ago
I’m sure your dad will love it.
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teenagewoodworker
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posted 140 days ago
that hammer looks great. I like the choice of woods. Your dad will love it
Scott Bryan
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posted 140 days ago
I can honestly say that if I received something like this from one of my sons I would not use it.
It is too gorgeous to pound away on chisels and other tools. This needs to be put on a display shelf and showcased. The wood combination works well and I am sure that your father is overjoyed with this gift. I know that I would be.
Thanks for the post.
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Tom Adamski
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posted 140 days ago
“If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning. I’d hammer in… “
Or…
“It’s Hammer Time!”
Nice Job
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Paul D
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posted 140 days ago
Great job Chris and I’m sure your Dad will appreciate it.
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mjlauro
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posted 140 days ago
very nice looking mallet.
Robb
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posted 140 days ago
You’re right about that rosewood handle…it really is special, and you put it to good use!
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IgotWood
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posted 140 days ago
I wish I was your dad.
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WoodWorkaholic
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posted 139 days ago
awesome hammer…i love the contrast.
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Chris
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posted 136 days ago
Gave my Dad the mallet today.. He loved it. He then asked if I wanted any of the wood from the Mulberry tree he needs to cut down. Anyone out there ever try any?
-- Chris
cajunpen
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posted 128 days ago
Beautiful mallet – should come in handy in the shop.
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Dusty56
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posted 29 days ago
wonderful gift !!! any luck with the Mulberry ?
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