Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Rawhide mallet . . .?
Steve Mackay
>I've searched and searched for a rawhide mallet with a small diameter head / face. I could use a 3/4 diameter face. Head, like, 3" long with a 8 " handle. Am I just dreaming ? Orrrrr . . . am I about to build one ?
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mikew
>Hi Steve.
Rawhide mallets are cheap on the market. Unless you really want to make one, I would say buy one.
I have no idea if these are any good, but they look it. A google search turned up a gizillion hits.
Take care, Mike
Hammer Source web site
Have you tried your local Tandy outlet?
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>Leatherworkers use a variety of rawhide mallets.
Garland rawhide mallet source and info *LINK* *LINK*
Dave Thompson
>I have two Garland rawhide mallets (from Saco, Maine) that I picked up at an MWTCA meet. They make a 1" diameter mallet which they list as 2oz. If it's like my 1.5" or 2", they run on the small side, and I wouldn't be surprised if the 1" is actually 7/8". Also, my 1.5" mallet has a total weight 6 oz, inlcluding wood handle. So I would imagine that 1" mallet is also 2oz including wood handle. The list it at $11.92. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but would guess half that price....though it was from a flea market type of sale...
Their website is below. They have a sales locater also on this page.
I don't use my 2", though I use my 1.5" often. I would trade the 2" for a 1" if I had the option.
enjoy,
Dave
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walt stellwagen
>Have you looked at assayers or jewlers supply? I got mine Just about exact size you mentioned at the first.
Walt
