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  • cabinetman
    Gone but not Forgotten RIP
    • Jun 2006
    • 15218
    • So. Florida
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    Round Or Flat?

    For mallet faces (if you have them and use them) , do you prefer one over the other?

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  • Bill in Buena Park
    Veteran Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 1865
    • Buena Park, CA
    • CM 21829

    #2
    Mike,
    If by round face you mean this carver's mallet, I really like and use it the most.

    If by flat face you mean this carpenter's mallet, I think I use it less, but useful for when you need the flat face.

    Also reach for the deadblow mallet every now and then.
    Bill in Buena Park

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    • cabinetman
      Gone but not Forgotten RIP
      • Jun 2006
      • 15218
      • So. Florida
      • Delta

      #3
      Originally posted by Bill in Buena Park
      Mike,
      If by round face you mean this carver's mallet, I really like and use it the most.

      If by flat face you mean this carpenter's mallet, I think I use it less, but useful for when you need the flat face.

      Also reach for the deadblow mallet every now and then.
      You got it covered. I should have been more explicit I think. Like maybe saying round or flat striking faces.

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      • phrog
        Veteran Member
        • Jul 2005
        • 1796
        • Chattanooga, TN, USA.

        #4
        I turned one like Bill referred to as a Carver's Mallet (round with a slight taper getting smaller toward the handle). (First thing I ever turned) Made it from an old shagbark hickory tree I had to have cut down. I use it all the time.

        Edit: The problem I see with a carpenter's mallet is that you have to look at it to make sure you have the face turned correctly and it breaks your concentration on what you're doing.
        Last edited by phrog; 04-28-2013, 12:10 PM.
        Richard

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        • cwsmith
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2005
          • 2737
          • NY Southern Tier, USA.
          • BT3100-1

          #5
          I went through a period a couple of years ago when I was making a few support benches for my little shop. I had decided to make all the joints M & T and was thus doing a lot of chisel work, all using a flat-faced mallet (actually a hard rubber "tire-like" mallet and Marples chisels.

          After that lengthy process, I decided I'd buy proper "Mortice" chisels and a carpenter's mallet. Wouldn't you know, that since that purchase all I've done with those is cut a couple of practice mortices! I do like the rectangular head of the mallet and for me it's a terrific to have the right tool for the job (Crown - Sheffield England).

          Now if only I'd get back to a few projects that would let me use it.

          CWS
          Think it Through Before You Do!

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          • cabinetman
            Gone but not Forgotten RIP
            • Jun 2006
            • 15218
            • So. Florida
            • Delta

            #6
            Originally posted by cwsmith
            I went through a period a couple of years ago when I was making a few support benches for my little shop. I had decided to make all the joints M & T and was thus doing a lot of chisel work, all using a flat-faced mallet (actually a hard rubber "tire-like" mallet and Marples chisels.

            After that lengthy process, I decided I'd buy proper "Mortice" chisels and a carpenter's mallet. Wouldn't you know, that since that purchase all I've done with those is cut a couple of practice mortices! I do like the rectangular head of the mallet and for me it's a terrific to have the right tool for the job (Crown - Sheffield England).

            Now if only I'd get back to a few projects that would let me use it.

            CWS
            Maybe the best of both types would be one with both profiles. Here's a suggested top view...
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            • phrog
              Veteran Member
              • Jul 2005
              • 1796
              • Chattanooga, TN, USA.

              #7
              Originally posted by cabinetman
              Maybe the best of both types would be one with both profiles. Here's a suggested top view...
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              Maybe you should patent that and call the Capital "D" mallet.
              Richard

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              • cabinetman
                Gone but not Forgotten RIP
                • Jun 2006
                • 15218
                • So. Florida
                • Delta

                #8
                Originally posted by phrog
                Maybe you should patent that and call the Capital "D" mallet.
                A capital "D" mallet...brilliant.

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                • gsmittle
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                  • Aug 2004
                  • 2784
                  • St. Louis, MO, USA.
                  • BT 3100

                  #9
                  Originally posted by cabinetman
                  A capital "D" mallet...brilliant.

                  .
                  Somebody (can't remember who) markets a small brass mallet with that type of head.

                  I use a round brass head mallet when I use one, which isn't often.

                  g.
                  Smit

                  "Be excellent to each other."
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                  • LCHIEN
                    Internet Fact Checker
                    • Dec 2002
                    • 20913
                    • Katy, TX, USA.
                    • BT3000 vintage 1999

                    #10
                    Originally posted by gsmittle
                    Somebody (can't remember who) markets a small brass mallet with that type of head.

                    I use a round brass head mallet when I use one, which isn't often.

                    g.
                    Shop fox:


                    Veritas Leevalley.com


                    Diefenbacher.com


                    Peachtree PTreeusa.com


                    not exactly small here's a 2-lb whopper of a mallet from Highland woodworking



                    DIYers Lumberjocks.com


                    I like them, they all look pretty.
                    Last edited by LCHIEN; 04-28-2013, 03:47 PM.
                    Loring in Katy, TX USA
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                    • cwsmith
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                      • Dec 2005
                      • 2737
                      • NY Southern Tier, USA.
                      • BT3100-1

                      #11
                      My rubber mallet was just a pretty cheap alternative to buying the right tool for the job:




                      It worked good enough with its 16 oz head. About the only other hammers that I had was a homemade oak-headed one that I had made, but it didn't have the weight; and of course, a few steel hammers which I would never use, even on the cheapest of chisels.

                      This rubber mallet was only something like $3 or $4 I think. Can't remember where I bought it or even how long I've had it.

                      CWS
                      Think it Through Before You Do!

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                      • scmhogg
                        Veteran Member
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 1839
                        • Simi Valley, CA, USA.
                        • BT3000

                        #12
                        I prefer the round carvers mallet. The weight allows a short controlled stroke, or tap. I turned mine out of a piece of solid brass and used Compreg as a handle. It is heavy.



                        Some time ago, I made a bunch of Japanese style long handled mallets. I have rarely used them since I made the round mallet.





                        Steve
                        I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong. Bertrand Russell

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                        • cabinetman
                          Gone but not Forgotten RIP
                          • Jun 2006
                          • 15218
                          • So. Florida
                          • Delta

                          #13
                          Originally posted by scmhogg
                          I prefer the round carvers mallet. The weight allows a short controlled stroke, or tap. I turned mine out of a piece of solid brass and used Compreg as a handle. It is heavy.



                          Some time ago, I made a bunch of Japanese style long handled mallets. I have rarely used them since I made the round mallet.





                          Steve
                          Nice work Steve...looks great.

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                          • cabinetman
                            Gone but not Forgotten RIP
                            • Jun 2006
                            • 15218
                            • So. Florida
                            • Delta

                            #14
                            Originally posted by phrog
                            Maybe you should patent that and call the Capital "D" mallet.
                            I've been thinkin' about what to call it. The "capital" could be left out and just call it a "D" mallet, just like they call "D" rings.

                            .

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                            • phrog
                              Veteran Member
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 1796
                              • Chattanooga, TN, USA.

                              #15
                              Originally posted by cabinetman
                              I've been thinkin' about what to call it. The "capital" could be left out and just call it a "D" mallet, just like they call "D" rings.

                              .
                              Do I get any credit for the name on the patent application ?
                              Richard

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