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Default Make a Mallet (Shopnotes)

On 2/18/2014 12:40 AM, Martin Eastburn wrote:
As I posted, I'd use a 50% fill of BB's - the video shows 100% fill.
You want the many hammer blows when you smack something.
Martin

On 2/17/2014 10:34 PM, wrote:
I made a mallet (deadblow?) from walnut, maple and BBs. Incredibly
fun project.

The plans were taken from Shopnotes 1992 No2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-j3UcfQ_rE


Looks good, but I would agree with Martin, also I might use lead shot to
increase the weight with less fill.

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Jeff