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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Jeff from Wisconsin on April 01, 2016, 04:06:02 PM

Title: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
Post by: Jeff from Wisconsin on April 01, 2016, 04:06:02 PM

Interesting find when cleaning out one of the ole sheds.
What might you think this was used for? What material? and what type of handle would look best, wood/Steel/Brass and what shape?
Your thoughts!


(http://driedhotpeppers.com/What_is_it/Vincent_001.jpg)


(http://driedhotpeppers.com/What_is_it/Vincent_002.jpg)


Edit: Oyah it's about 1-1/2 diameter and 4 inches long.

Title: Re: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
Post by: Northwoods on April 01, 2016, 07:48:37 PM

You can never go wrong with hickory. Maple would be great, and walnut would be beautiful!

Title: Re: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
Post by: Bill Houghton on April 01, 2016, 09:05:24 PM

Non-sparking, low marring.

It's possible House Handles would have an already-made handle for you, though that would be less challenging, I suppose: https://www.househandle.com/ (https://www.househandle.com/)

Title: Re: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
Post by: Aunt Phil on April 01, 2016, 09:48:58 PM

Looks like Vincent found a piece of K copper and used it to make himself a lead mallet because he didn't have one of the molds.  Probably had a steel placekeeper for the handle hole so he didn't cook the handle when he repoured.