Haha, I'm not making any guarantees that the mallet I made will last ten years.

 

I'm not making any guarantees I'll last ten years. )

 

If we did a mallet swap each year, we could timeline the mallets lol

 

Lol, Don my wife couldn't wait to see the mallet so she talked me into opening it. Just like the Adam and eve storry, I blame her. Lol

Hey, its the 24th! Where are all the mallets?

 

Even though I didn't participate in the swap, it's been a treat to follow this thread. I am excited for you all and look forward to seeing the mallet pics. The camaraderie and Christmas spirit you guys have exhibited is actually quite touching.

And that's saying something as I can be a bit of a Grinch this time of year.

 

Am I correct in thinking that Mallets can be posted anytime today? I'm surprised that they havent started flowing. Or is everyone waiting till midnight or tomorrow morning?

 

We usually open gifts in the evening after dinner. So my preliminary pictures will be posted tonight, probably. Then better pictures, and actions shots once I get home sometime Tuesday

 

My wife won't be giving mine up 'till morning.

 

I just want to apologize to Brandon in advance.

 

Im lettin babystef unvail Shane's mallet in the mornin. Little baby barf to break it in properly. Im jonesin to crack the tape and get a sneak peek. I havent had the urge to peek like this since scottyb posted the he goes au natural under his scrubs.

 

I folded up like a cheap suit. Couldn't take the anticipation any more. First, I also would like to apologize to Stef…after seeing the first few mallets, maybe I should have kept it in the prototype phase a little longer. : (

This whacker came from Bruce. I am super stoked. It has some serious mass to it, leather faced, and a lot of style. It is a true honor to have it. I thank you Bruce for giving suck a wonderful gift. I am not worthy of suck a fine instrument. Never thought I would like to handle another man's whacker, now I may need therapy.

Tell me about the 20 on the top Bruce, and the slight rattle I hear when swinging it around, like I have some sort of actual skill. It is awesome, thank you sir.

Oh yeah, and sorry again Stef. Maybe I should have just sent a "kit" like OG Scotty did?

 

Shane, I like the wedges in that mallet. It's a sweet looking mallet.

ScottyB: I just want to apologize to Brandon in advance.

Typical Scott comment. I'm sure the real mallet he sent is a work of art.

 

Shane - you say sorry one more time and im gonna whack you in your whacker with the whacker you made . Ive seen the stuff you make and ive got a spot in my cabinet all cleared out for it.

Thats a boomstick ya got there! Double wedged, leather faced, and oh so stylish. My chisels would love to be beat by such a beater.

 

I am truely not worthy. It is really, really nice…I love it.

 

Over to the tree, to nab the USPS "Special Delivery" package from my buddy Mauricio!

Two of the kids and the Mrs. were on hand and just as excited as I was to get the show on the road! And there was an early clue that what I had was a true original!

And indeed it is!!!

But enough of the household pics. This show needs to go on the road, so over to the bench for some very impromptu shots. (Because I have no idea how to use carving chisels at this point.)

The maple head is incredibly well finished, I love it! And it's an honor to get a threaded rod made by the Maur! This mallet is indeed a keeper, thanks to the Swap Organizers AND Maur for playing! Merry Christmas to All!

 

Man i friggin love this! Bunch of rough n tough woodworkers gettin all sentimental during the holidays. Makes me smile. Weve all got such different views and talents that make everything really interesting. Ive pissed away 80% of my phones battery all ready following the thread.

Maur - truely one of a kind mallet. The struggles you went through making the screws make that mallet so boss. Just wait until all these mallets start popping up in bench and project photos. For years to come they will be seen.

Epic!

 

Mauricio, that's wonderful. If someone had told me the idea of converting a screw into a mallet I wouldn't have been on board. That said, your mallet is truly a work of art--one of a kind. It looks like it would be a joy to use. Congrats on a sweet mallet, Smitty.

 

way to screw up Smitty's mallet. I like it.

You guys are wussies!! Yep i said it, wussies!!

 

Mos. I love the mallet, nice job all around love the mortise and tenon and the wedges. I've barely been able to keep up with this forum. I have had to be an unexpected care giver to my 90 year old dad since 4:30 this morning. He just dosed off so I've get a few moments. Just wanted to let everyone know I'm checking in but don't have much time. I'll work on uploading photos now while I can.

 

For a screwed up mallet, I think it turned out great. Smitty has already put it to work. Well done.

 

I did an impromptu swap with Bertha also so here is the pair.

Al, I really like your mallet also. Nicely turned handle. They both will have a place in my shop. I'll stop in again when I can but my dads health has tempered all the joy a bit. Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you all for letting me participate in this great mallet swap. I look forward to the next swap.
Jim

 

"way to screw up Smitty's mallet"--now that's funny.

Friggin cool mallet Maur. One man's trash in another man's mallet. That applies to the one I made.

 

A teaser for Brandon.

You may remember this board from my workbench build. It had too much character to put into a rail on a bench, so it became a cut-off. Scrap.

 

Sweet! I'm opening it up tonight. I've said this before, but I'll say it again: The mallet swap is the best thing that's ever happened on Lumberjocks. Period.

 

Oh Shane - what would Freud say?

This whacker came from Bruce. I am super stoked. It has some serious mass to it, leather faced, and a lot of style. It is a true honor to have it. I thank you Bruce for giving suck a wonderful gift. I am not worthy of suck a fine instrument. Never thought I would like to handle another man's whacker, now I may need therapy.

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