Mallet - Additional Info
The Materials
The Leadwood for the Mallet head has been sourced from responsibly managed woodlands in Mozambique. Further details of which can be found here: https://www.dalmannuk.com/forest-management
The Olivewood handles have been sourced from Italy and are carefully selected with strength and aesthetics in mind. The brass coins have been machined and laser engraved in house at our workshop in the UK using state of the art equipment.
Packs a Punch
On average, these mallets weigh as much as large beech framing mallets, but come in a much more compact ergonomic design. This makes them perfect for small chiselling and assembly operations without the cumbersomeness of its larger counterpart. That said, we do not recommend using our mallets for large scale assembly and mortice chopping operations. While they can certainly handle the beating, a mallet with a longer handle will transfer far more power due to the larger swing.
Convex Faces
The faces of these mallets have been subtly profiled into a convex shape, which considering the density of this material is no mean feat. The advantage this provides is that when a mishit happens, the corners are much less likely to dent workpieces.
Case Hardening
One minor drawback of Leadwood is its susceptibility to ‘case hardening’ which is where small splits appear in the endgrain due to being stored in drier environments. Fortunately these are almost always visual and rarely affect the structural integrity of the mallet. Once the mallet has acclimated to your workshop over the course of a few months, thin CA glue can be applied to any small splits to help stabilise them further.
Finish and Maintenance
Your mallet will be finished in two coats of an oil and wax blend which will protect the surface of the mallet from dirt and grime. We recommend periodically wiping a layer of wax over all the surfaces, including the coin, to help maintain the finish over time. As an extra step, you can apply the wax using 0000 wire wool which will help clean the mallet as well as provide a beautiful matte finish after buffing. Avoid using wire wool when cleaning the coin as it may scratch and dull the surface.
Packaging
Not only have we gone out of our way to create a product that exceeds our high standards of tolerance and finish, but we’ve extended that mentality through to the packaging too with an internal design we produced in the workshop to ensure the mallet looks great when presented within the box, but can also withstand any journey to arrive safely and securely.
Do you need this mallet?
Absolutely not. As with all of our tools, this is a premium product that is as much an art piece as it is a functional object. If you enjoy the beauty that natural wood has to offer in its looks, tactileness and properties (namely weight in this case) then this mallet is for you. If you just want something to get the job done, get a normal mallet for a 10th of the price. Purchasing our mallet is the equivalent of buying a Ferrari instead of a Ford. Both will get you to the shops and back, but one will be much more fun to use.