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Stringman

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Mallet head
« on: April 05, 2016, 11:11:37 am »
Started with a chunk of firewood and a chainsaw and brought a 12" piece of hedge into the shop.


Chucked it up between centers and started turning.



Turned it round then began shaping it.



Going for a slight barrel taper from 4" and 7" OAL



Finished with beeswax, weighs 2lbs 2oz. How's it look JW?



Offline Parnell

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2016, 11:17:37 am »
Another terrible piece by Scott. ;) ;D
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2016, 11:18:45 am »
Beautiful wood, Scott. Making a war club? 
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2016, 11:35:14 am »
I see your making some Ryholite knapping tools :o ;D ;D

Offline Lumberman

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2016, 11:37:35 am »
That is awesome

Offline Knoll

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2016, 12:03:34 pm »
Whatcha gonna do for the handle?
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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2016, 12:22:16 pm »
You're right Bob, gotta get ready in case Mr Parker brings summore of that hard as heck crap he brought last year!  :o

Actually, John Q. Talksalotte mentioned needin something in this dimension and I'm just waiting to see if he likes it. Feels a little heavy ta me, but the weight may not be an issue for him. In any case, he wanted to save the handle work for himself.

Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2016, 12:44:47 pm »
Nice work Scott
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2016, 12:46:04 pm »
That's a brute

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2016, 07:15:47 pm »
O man! I just ordered a large spoon gouge from Lee Valley Tools and I think this is gonna pair up nicely for some carving!  The mass of this osage will be really good for handling smaller rogue watermelons, too!
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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2016, 12:42:04 am »

     Nice!  That should ring the bell!  Will make a nice "Commander".

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2016, 04:06:33 am »
I like it, very nice and should do the job.I made me one on a smaller scale a few years back, use it all the time.
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2016, 06:03:04 am »
NICE ! Bob
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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2016, 10:54:47 am »
Aww man, I wanna make one of those. I think I've got a chunk in the basement that's a good candidate.

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Re: Mallet head
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2016, 01:06:16 pm »
Very nice.  I made one out Ironwood many years ago in the shape of a rubber mallet for processing sinew, still have it.
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