Birthday Project

7/14/20, 12:53 AM #1

Joe W
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Birthday Project

Joe W

A couple of weeks ago, it was my birthday and I was visiting my Dad. I had seen plans for a turned carving mallet and my Dad has an inexpensive lathe, so I figured what the heck. Glued up the blank before we left to go see him and got to spend two fun days learning a little about turning.

It didn't quite turn according to the plans, but I like the results just the same. The handle and core is ash and the head is purple heart. It weighs in at 1 lb 8 oz (675 g).

It was a great way to spend my birthday this year.

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7/14/20, 3:11 AM #2

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What a great activity with your dad .. and a smart looking mallet to boot ?

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7/14/20, 4:24 AM #3

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I like it! Wouldn't use it, except as decoration, but I like it.

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7/14/20, 12:07 PM #4

Barry Irby
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I like it. My son comes and we share projects from time to time. I am sure it was great for him too.

PS. Your dog is not paying attention to you. And, fix his ear.

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7/14/20, 11:08 PM #5

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Yea, that's my daughter's pup. 13 week-old Golden Retriever. Daughter is expecting twins in the next couple of weeks and we house-breaking duty. Our 8-year Berner is not happy about it.

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7/16/20, 12:52 AM #6

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Nice mallet. I've made and used a couple of purpleheart mallets, and have found out it is not the ideal material for a mallet head. Treat it gently. If you strike a sharp, hard object with it, it has a tendency to make small splinters, so keep it away from chisels with crude striking rings, for example. Purpleheart splinters are not something you want to accidentally encounter the next time you are handling the mallet by the head. I'm sure you will be happy with it if you limit it to persuading wooden chisel handles, etc.

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