{"product_id":"rob-cosmans-mallet-small","title":"Rob Cosman's Mallet Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eI prefer a carver’s style mallet for chisel work.  With properly sharpened chisels a medium sized mallet does the job without excessive fatigue to the craftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMallets I owned had smooth lacquered handles that had to be held tightly to prevent them from slipping.  A long day of chopping mortises or dovetails would leave my hand and wrist sore.  My solution was to tape the handle with sports tape like a hockey stick.  This allows me to use a relaxed grip with a lot less fatigue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use resin impregnated maple heads, making for a very tough head that will give you years of use.  I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how comfortable my mallet is over the course of a long day in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin impregnated Maple heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is inserted through the head, and is glued and screwed in place with two #12 by 1-1\/2\" coarse threaded screws that straddle the joint line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small mallet head is 3-1\/2 inches long. The resin impregnated maple head is turned on a lathe until it meets our desired weight standards; thus, the diameter measurement can vary slightly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The overall length of the small mallet with the handle attached is 9-1\/2 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe overall weight of the small mallet with handle is between 250 grams (8.8 oz) and 300 grams (12.3 oz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle shape and hockey grip tape make it comfortable to hold with a relaxed grip.  We tape the handle for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight taper of the head improves the striking angle of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"O'Connor Woodworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42833933172816,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4643\/8224\/files\/IMG_9619_1080x810_1080x808_55395bfa-7e79-4f16-a9e7-2e9337122d6f.webp?v=1786144694","url":"https:\/\/ocwwvb.com\/products\/rob-cosmans-mallet-small","provider":"O'Connor Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}