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Mallet for Chisels
Need a beveled head for a mallet to use with some chisels that are in the finish process. I have made some in the past with metal parts, and received some from friends. This was made using Walunt and Rock Maple, the end is beveled at 8* and also the dovetail key for the handle. I put a 45* bevel on all of the edges which is 3/16" gives it a refine look and is comfortable in the hand. For a finish I just use Danish Oil. I used the Walnut due to it being softer than the Cocobobo Chisel Handles.
Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome and appreciated.
Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome and appreciated.
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They look like they’ll work great. I do some chiseling and for my needs they would be fine. Better than my big clunky thing. I like the design
James McIntyre
Nice mallet!
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
James, thanks. I think is is about 14 Oz, and does have a good feel.
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Looks good, Eric! I’m still using either the dice mallet I got from Earl (needs an action shot one of these days to show the “after.”) or a chunk of birch branch I rounded with a drawknife which is my mallet for rapping chisels and gouges. Next time I touch that up, it’ll probably end up too small, and I’ll have to go find a new branch for a mallet.
May you have the day you deserve!
thats kick ass man !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
I really like the 45 bevel on the curved line(the handle). I should try it. Great mallet!
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Dave, thanks. I have one of those too, It gets used that is for sure. The beveled head is going to make a difference for me. The handle is a little bit like those dice hammers, comfortable.
Pottz, thanks. Still working on those chisel handles, 2 coat of oil applied. It will be nice to use this with them. And tear up the hammer instead of the chisel.
Pottz, thanks. Still working on those chisel handles, 2 coat of oil applied. It will be nice to use this with them. And tear up the hammer instead of the chisel.
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Good looking mallet
Corelz, thanks. Getting more into the hand tools for the fine work.
I did find a future project in making this. I do not have a spokeshave, so that is now on the list of tools to make.
I did find a future project in making this. I do not have a spokeshave, so that is now on the list of tools to make.
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I used the Walnut due to it being softer than the Cocobobo Chisel Handles.
Not being a Janka scholar, I would have thought that any chisel being malleted needs their ends a "feral" treatment.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Eric
You should be proud of that. Sign it.
Very cool.
You should be proud of that. Sign it.
Very cool.
Petey
Nice looking mallot, I like the handle shape, you can get a good solid grip on that.
good looking and am sure very useful mallets. Nice work.
Ron
LBD, thanks. No scholar here either, I do have a printout of the scale for reference. And yes the handles will take a beating.
Petey, thanks. I will put my mark on there somewhere, maybe the end of the handle.
OldTool, thanks. Yes, a good grip is what I was shooting for.
Ron, thanks. One can never have enough mallets around the shop. This would also make a nice meat tenderizer in the kitchen, just need to add some crosshatches on the ends.
Petey, thanks. I will put my mark on there somewhere, maybe the end of the handle.
OldTool, thanks. Yes, a good grip is what I was shooting for.
Ron, thanks. One can never have enough mallets around the shop. This would also make a nice meat tenderizer in the kitchen, just need to add some crosshatches on the ends.
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Very nice mallet, looks great.
-- Soli Deo gloria! ( To God alone be the Glory)
OldRivers, thanks. It will be nice to use with the new chisels.
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Nice work Eric. If you're looking at the LeeValley spokeshave hardware for making your own wooden handled one, it's a great choice. I assume Rockler or others carry similar kits.
Darrel
Nice looking mallet Eric, good comfy grip.
Personally I like a larger face - not sure why, I always seem to use the same bit of it so I might try a smaller one at some point.
Personally I like a larger face - not sure why, I always seem to use the same bit of it so I might try a smaller one at some point.
That is a good looking and strong mallet!! The angled head makes for a square hit, too!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Foghorn, thanks. I haven't looked at Lee Valley yet, but something in that line to get me started.
Mike, thanks. With my hands I can get a good grip. The head was milled to be 1-3/4" square, then the 8* bevel cut.
Jim, thanks. The dovetail is the key to the strength, but I should not be whacking the chisels that hard. I was thinking the angle would allow for more of a square hit, I see if the angle works or if it needs to be adjusted on the next one.
Mike, thanks. With my hands I can get a good grip. The head was milled to be 1-3/4" square, then the 8* bevel cut.
Jim, thanks. The dovetail is the key to the strength, but I should not be whacking the chisels that hard. I was thinking the angle would allow for more of a square hit, I see if the angle works or if it needs to be adjusted on the next one.
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