Project:Mallets
| ProjectInfoBox Self-Made Mallets | |
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| Status: | planning |
| Release Date: | summer 2020 |
| Initiator: | Lukas |
| Materials Used: | self-dried timber (beech, ash, ..?) |
| Tools Used: | bandsaw, Japanese saws, wood lathe, planes |
| Approx. Cost: | virtually free |
I plan to try out several mallet designs with my self-dried timber.
They are going to have beech heads (rather hard) and - if possible to separate the parts - ash handles (more elastic). As an alternative to ash I am also considering "tree of heaven" (Götterbaum) wood because I happen to have some pretty dry pieces around and besides looking a bit like ash it is supposed to have similar properties! DE: [1], [2], [3]
Carpenter's Mallet
A classic carpenter's mallet/joiner's mallet with a blocky head for a bit of force where needed.
I'll probably stick pretty closely to this "Wood by Wright" instructable.
- head size: as large as the stock allows - end grain for the striking faces!
- face angles: something between 2 and 5 degrees?
- handle: to be shaped last
Alternatively, many people go for a laminated head design but I want something solid that won't be in danger to break at (bad) glue lines. Of course those glue lines could be reinforced, but meh...
Carver's Mallet
A turned round mallet for even chiseling no matter how precisely you aim (in theory).
I'll see if I can turn a solid mallet from the piece of beech I have, otherwise it could make sense to glue the hard pieces around a more flexible handle material.
A disadvantage of this design is that side grain will be used on the striking faces, which would wear out more quickly than end grain if the mallet sees heavy use.
Dead Blow Mallet
- from wood: instructable by "tomatoskins"
"Barrel-Head" Mallet
Not actually sure whether I'm going to make one of these, but it's a nice beginner woodturning project:
