♫ εηdεd ♫ 2018 Mallet Swap

[steve bellinger]

I remember when @Tclem said he boxed up the pen blanks and gave to his wife to mail out "tomorrow" weeks later he found the box in her trunk. Just say'n...

well I guess I could put a note on her forehead. Maybe she would remember then. And yes we're both

 

[Don Ratcliff]

Unless you're the ....
He usually does what he wants.....

 

[ripjack13]

well I guess I could put a note on her forehead. Maybe she would remember then. And yes we're both

Just don't use a stapler on the note....
Apparently the women frown on that sort of thing....

 

[ripjack13]

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You're not old enough, nor grumpy enough for that....

 

[steve bellinger]

@ripjack13 wife got your box sent. Tracking number sent in pm

 

[ripjack13]

This is the mallet I'm using at the moment....

 

[Lou Currier]

Did you fashion the head of that mallet yourself?

 

[Schroedc]

This is the mallet I'm using at the moment....

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Appears the head fell off.....

 

[Don Ratcliff]

Looks like another fish beater. I think you found your niche... Brand it the "Hunter head thumper"

 

[ripjack13]

@steve bellinger sent me a mallet.
This beast is bada$$. I love the Woodbarter dude burned into the side with his snakewood block.
Leather pads on each side. The detail on the mallet head is fantastic.....
And, There's something pinging and rattling around inside. Hahahaaa.
Thank you Steve. This mallet is awesome....

 

[barry richardson]

That's awesome! Steve has set the bar high...

 

[Mike R]

@steve bellinger that is a fine looking mallet, really like the design in the top, the leather faces and mostly the curve of the handle

 

[ripjack13]

@steve bellinger that is a fine looking mallet, really like the design in the top, the leather faces and mostly the curve of the handle

I like it. Reminds me of a good ol framing hammer....

 

[Lou Currier]

@ripjack13 Now you have something to whack that wood nail (chisel) with.

 

[barry richardson]

I think I hit the jackpot on my swap with @Mike R, got it yesterday and it's a big beauty, worthy of Thor, I'm sure it will outlast me, solid as a rock. Made with nice figured Mesquite, with some tasty chunks to boot. I threw a pen in the pic for scale, Thanks Mike!

 

[steve bellinger]

Great job Mike. Barry I think you might be right.

 

[Tony]

@steve bellinger
@Mike R
Those are both awesome guys! Great job!!

 

[Lou Currier]

Things are coming together ...not bad for my first mallet

Mallet Head ...check
Mallet Handle ...check
Mallet glue up ...check
Special makers mark ...check
Mallet finishing ...check
Get partners mailing address ...in progress
Mail finished mallet ...in progress...

 

[Mike R]

Received a package yesterday from @barry richardson inside was the best carving mallet I have ever seen, size and balance are perfect.


Having internet troubles, will post pictures and more later

 

[Don Ratcliff]

Received a package yesterday from @barry richardson inside was the best carving mallet I have ever seen, size and balance are perfect.


Having internet troubles, will post pictures and more later