The Mallet Progress Tracker

PAGE UPDATED 2024/10/04

Thank you for your order! 

We will be chronologically working through our pre-orders and releasing at least 15 mallets to groups of 10 people at a time. Meaning even if you’re the last person to pick a mallet, you will still have at least 6 to choose from.

Below is an overview of the 5 stages the mallet will go through prior to being shipped. We will regularly update these sections with details regarding the processing of your order. For example, the 'Sourcing Material' section has already been updated.

If you still have any questions about your order, please don't hesitate to message us at rob@mattestlea.com with your order number and we'll get back to you ASAP.

Sourcing Material

The first stage is for us to source material from our suppliers, ensuring that the quality matches our expectations and criteria for your premium mallet.

It's worth noting that this stage is the most unpredictable. Please be patient ❤️

  • 2024/07/01 - ORDERS COUNTED & MATERIAL SUPPLIERS CONTACTED
  • 2024/07/04 - LEADWOOD ORDERED. NO ETA AT CURRENT TIME.
  • 2024/07/06 - BLANK COINS ORDERED. ETA END OF JULY
  • 2024/07/10 - OLIVE WOOD ORDERED. ETA END OF JULY
  • 2024/07/30 - OLIVE WOOD ARRIVING BY THE END OF THE WEEK.
  • 2024/07/30 - LEADWOOD HELD FOR CITES CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO SHIPPING.
  • 2024/07/30 - BLANK COINS DELAYED. NEW ETA 2ND WEEK OF AUGUST.
  • 2024/07/30 - PACKAGING SUPPLIER CONTACTED.
  • 2024/07/31 - OLIVE WOOD HAS ARRIVED AT THE WORKSHOP!
  • 2024/08/23 - MALLET COINS HAVE ARRIVED AT THE WORKSHOP!

2024/07/31 - The Arrival of the Olive Wood

2024/08/23 - MALLET COINS

Next step for these little beauties is to begin engraving the signature into the top faces!

The rod underneath the coin is designed to create a tighter fit within the mallet handle and increase the surface area for gluing.

Prepping Material

This stage includes dimensioning and removing the corners of the Leadwood and Olivewood blanks prior to being mounted on the lathe for turning.

  • 2024/08/02 - OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS CUT TO SIZE
  • 2024/08/05 - 50x OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS PREPPED FOR TURNING
  • 2024/08/16 - 120x OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS PREPPED FOR TURNING
  • 2024/09/13 - 150x OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS PREPPER FOR TURNING

Production

Your mallet is now in production! This stage takes the longest so please bear with us and check back here for regular updates.

  • 2024/08/23 - 50x OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS SHAPED, READY FOR SANDING
  • 2024/09/02 - 75x OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS SHAPED, READY FOR SANDING
  • 2024/09/06 - 30x COINS ENGRAVED & POLISHED
  • 2024/09/13 - 60x COINS ENGRAVED, READY FOR POLISHING
  • 2024/09/20 - 125x COINS ENGRAVED, READY FOR POLISHING
  • 2024/10/04 - 150x OLIVE WOOD BLOCKS SHAPED, READY FOR SANDING

2024/09/13 - MALLET COINS

Here's the latest batch of coins to engraved through our fiber laser!

While they look a little rough around the edges now, the next step is to take them to the abrasive wheel, then the polishing wheel and then finally hand buffing the coins to their final finish.

It's a process, but it's worth it!

Packaging

The mallets are now finished and are currently being packed prior to being uploaded to the website for selection.

  • 2024/09/06 - PACKAGING COMPONENTS ARE ON THEIR WAY.
  • 2024/09/13 - PACKAGING HAS ARRIVED!

Listing

The mallets are now on the website and will be available for you to select on: (Date)

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, no mallets have been dispatched.

Got a Question about your Order?

Please email rob@mattestlea.com with your order number and we'll get in touch ASAP.