New Mallet From Scraps

Great look from use of contrasting woods—dowells really enhance the appearance. Personally, I prefer my handle edges to be more rounded, but that’s just me.

-- John C. -- "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." George Washington

Thanks HillbillyShooter. I was kind of worried about the handle edges and thought if it seems uncomfortable, I’ll round them over a bit more. I would have to begin with, except I’m not real comfortable with a file or shaping by hand like that. Is that how you would have done it? With a file?

-- Scott Barringer, Sacramento, CA barringerfinefurniture.com

Cool mallet! Looks like a piece of art. Nice job!

-- Beth, Maine, http://www.etsy.com/shop/northwindcarvings

Thank you Beth!

-- Scott Barringer, Sacramento, CA barringerfinefurniture.com

Nice mallet, they are sort of a fun and functional project to make. I’ve made a couple in the past just to give away. People seem to like them whether they have a use for them or not. Thanks for sharing, and also, nice website.

-- Doug

Thanks Doug. And thanks for visiting my website.

-- Scott Barringer, Sacramento, CA barringerfinefurniture.com

i like the dowels they add that little extra to it. i hope to be that good some day great job.

-- Mcgyver

Excellent work! I definitely like the pins. Great contrast!

Care sharing a few dimensions?

-- Don't mind me, I'm just soaking up knowledge

Nice work. Looked at your website as well. Like your work. And you are good with words.

-- "Do or Do not. There is no try." - Yoda

Man I love mallets and I love this one.

Great job made a few of these as well. Fun to make and serve you well. Great colors.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Nice mallot, I like how the handle flares out at the end.

Scott, yes, I used a couple of rasps-course and then fine, followed by progressively finer sandings. The 10” rasps at this site are very good: http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/GT-CMRASP.XX/Gramercy_Tools_Hand_Cut_Cabinetmaker's_Rasps However, I used a old Craftsman I still had from my youth, and it worked great. It’s really easy, just takes a little time to get it where you like it. Congrats on DT3!

-- John C. -- "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." George Washington

Beautiful mallet…too nice to actually use as it should be displayed as art.

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HillbillyShooter thanks. Rasps! Not files. I had that wrong. I’ll check out the link. Always something new to learn.

-- Scott Barringer, Sacramento, CA barringerfinefurniture.com