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The hardest thing I have to get squared away now is finding a 2 - 3
inch across piece of saddle thickness leather for the cushion side of
the mallet. So far, no luck. The intent was to glue the leather to
the mallet head and turn and finish it for an exact fit to the wood on
the lathe. So far though, no 1/4" thick hide.

Hey Robert. Take a look at your feet

Leather shoe soles ? maybe from platform shoes of the 70's
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John