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This is a no brainer… the hardest part was turning the wood without a lathe. I used a belt sander and coarse sanding belt instead! It seems a little too light so I may drill a hole it the end and add some split shot lead and glue a cap in it. Its made to be disposable. I made it from a chunk of 4×4 post I had laying around. I roughed it out with a camping hatchet and brought it close with a chisel. The rest is belt sander and hand sanding. It took about 40 minutes to an hour to make. I might throw a coat of tongue oil or linseed oil on it just to keef any splinters at bay…
-- --Chuck
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CharlieM1958
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posted 586 days ago
Nice looking mallet, Chuck!
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jockmike2
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posted 586 days ago
I would’nt add weight to it. These type mallets are great for soft touch chiseling. I mean when your down to something where you don’t need a heavy hand. I have about 3 of them, that are not heavy at all and I use them often when I need a light touch. Nice job though. mike
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Chris
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posted 586 days ago
Nice work Chuck. I’ve seen both types, weighted and non weighted. I know a couple of carvers who use both for differing situations.
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motthunter
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posted 586 days ago
looks good…
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grovemadman
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posted 585 days ago
Yeah, I might make another one with some weight in it then I can have a heavy one and the soft one for when applicable.
thanks guys!
-- --Chuck
Scott Bryan
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posted 585 days ago
Chuck,
This is an innovative approach to the construction effort. Instead of using a lack of a lathe as an obstacle you looked for a work around and found it.
This is a nice mallet too.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
sharad
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posted 583 days ago
Very nice piece. I appreciate your use of belt sander. It can be used for light jobs.
Sharad
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