Mike A. Smith
12-13-2009, 12:15 PM
My brother and I have often talked about the things you can never have too much of in a shop. My usual picks are sand paper and clamps (and turning tools and wood and well.. everything really).
He doesn't turn much and his response is always hammers! I've never really understood, but in that spirit I made him a new wood mallet for Christmas. I don't think I've ever seen anyone make one of these before. The handle is cherry, the head is ash capped with maple. About 14.5" tall.
You can't tell from the pictures, but I did a bit of offset turning on the handle to 'oval' it for a better grip.
He doesn't turn much and his response is always hammers! I've never really understood, but in that spirit I made him a new wood mallet for Christmas. I don't think I've ever seen anyone make one of these before. The handle is cherry, the head is ash capped with maple. About 14.5" tall.
You can't tell from the pictures, but I did a bit of offset turning on the handle to 'oval' it for a better grip.