This is not a new project - I know several people have made this (including Woodguy). This is from an article in Wood magazine (issue 156). Since my workbench project is sort of at a standstill right now, I figured I would knock out another shop project I've been wanting to do...
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It is made of Bolivian Rosewood, with a maple handle. I left the head about 1/16" fatter than the article specified. It's nice and heavy... currently the heaviest mallet in my shop. I think it should work well.
click the thumbnails for more pics...
It is made of Bolivian Rosewood, with a maple handle. I left the head about 1/16" fatter than the article specified. It's nice and heavy... currently the heaviest mallet in my shop. I think it should work well.