Carving Mallet Buyers Guide: Difference between revisions
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* '''Carving Mallet''' heads are commonly made from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beech '''Beech''']. | * '''Carving Mallet''' heads are commonly made from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beech '''Beech''']. | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignum_vitae '''Lignum Vitea'''] heads are considered better because they are heavier, but they may now be hard to find. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignum_vitae '''Lignum Vitea'''] heads are considered better because they are heavier, but they may now be hard to find. | ||
* A modern alternative is to use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyurethane '''Polyurethane'''] for the heads | * A modern alternative is to use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyurethane '''Polyurethane'''] for the heads ''([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze '''Bronze'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass '''Brass'''] also used)''. | ||
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Revision as of 11:58, 15 May 2016
- Carving Mallet heads are commonly made from Beech.
- Lignum Vitea heads are considered better because they are heavier, but they may now be hard to find.
- A modern alternative is to use Polyurethane for the heads (Bronze or Brass also used).
Emir 211-3IN Heavy-Duty Carvers Mallet 75mm | Emir 211 Heavy Duty Carvers Mallet 75mm | Emir 210 Beech Carvers Mallet 90mm |