Mallet Swap 2012

That’s a beautiful mallet Shep. The proportions, styling, and
grain combos make for one fine mallet.

The medallions give a lot of character to the mallet as well.

Absolutely amazing…

-- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. -- OldTools Archive

Cool looking malett.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Nice looking mallet, is it to use or just for show.

-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools

Bob, It is to be used and abused…. I sure hope he uses it…...

-- What we do in life will Echo through Eternity........

Great looking mallet…

As usual Shep, well done.

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

Such a sweet mallet Shep, nice work

-- Mos - Twin Cities, MN -- Stanley #45 Evangelist - www.youtube.com/MosquitoMods

I will definitely use it, and remember this mallet seap each time I see it in the shop.

-- Bruce

Nice job GShep! Your design and execution is wonderful.
Awaiting the “rest of” the story about the acquisition of the medallions.

-- Sawdust and shavings are therapeutic

Beautiful mallet Shep.

-- They just don't get my chub on.-Bertha on modern handplanes

It is a piece of art.

-- http://www.heartofsackville.ca/

Awesome. Really like the medallions on the ends. Great form too. it’ll keep those subjects in line.

-- In the end, when your life flashes before your eyes, will you like what you see?

I must say, that I didn’t even notice the medallion on the handle end until just now. it is truly a work of art.. very very well done, my vote for nicest.. I know how much work was involved having done one also, so that makes me even more impressed with this one.. outstanding job Shep outstanding.. Papa

-- Papa@papaswoodworking.com

It is a beauty Shep.