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Offline Jeff from Wisconsin

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Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
« 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!








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




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Offline Northwoods

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Re: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2016, 07:48:37 PM »
You can never go wrong with hickory. Maple would be great, and walnut would be beautiful!
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Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
« Reply #2 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/
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Offline Aunt Phil

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Re: Small mallet? Copper Brass Lead?
« Reply #3 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.
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