tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post2843454754723099943..comments2024-03-10T05:10:30.779-05:00Comments on Sauer & Steiner: That green malletKonradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-40124310696458991482008-09-03T21:20:00.000-05:002008-09-03T21:20:00.000-05:00Hi John,You are absolutely correct about the grain...Hi John,<BR/><BR/>You are absolutely correct about the grain orientation being functional first. Sorry for the oversight on my part. I guess I have seen too many examples where this was not done.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-72197209495213532042008-09-03T21:15:00.000-05:002008-09-03T21:15:00.000-05:00Hi Konrad,That is one beauty of a mallet. A small ...Hi Konrad,<BR/>That is one beauty of a mallet. A small point though. You said you liked the aesthetic detail of lining up the grain of the handle with the grain of the head. Quite true, but the real purpose is so the wedge doesn't split apart the head if the tenon grain (handle in this case) is perpendicular to the head grain. Thanks again for all these fantastic blogs! I love 'em! <BR/>All the best, Jon Fiant <BR/><BR/>P.S. I haven't forgotten about the persimmon I promised you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-68598968526210188842008-09-01T14:59:00.000-05:002008-09-01T14:59:00.000-05:00A strong second to Konrad's remarks about Andrew's...A strong second to Konrad's remarks about Andrew's mallet. I am fortunate enough to have one, and can tell you it is the last mallet you will need (or want!). It wants for nothing, in terms of comfort, nice fat grip, heavy blow, and durability. Hammers and mallets are the most-used tools in the shop, so may as well have the one you like to pick up. Christmas is coming!<BR/><BR/>WileyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-45709812780765430552008-08-29T21:09:00.000-05:002008-08-29T21:09:00.000-05:00Hi Matthew,I was wondering if anyone would pick up...Hi Matthew,<BR/><BR/>I was wondering if anyone would pick up on the hammer head in the background... but did not think anyone would recognize the maker so quickly! I am impressed.<BR/><BR/>I was in England last weekend and found a wonderful piece of English boxwood that I brought home to use for the handle. While it is not Gumi - it is as close as I can get. I will post about it once the wood dries out a bit more. I am working on a rather long post about my trip to Westonbirt... stay tuned.<BR/><BR/>Warmest wishes,<BR/>KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-62074433240611178252008-08-29T20:11:00.000-05:002008-08-29T20:11:00.000-05:00Aloha Konrad,I am so jealous in a good way of all ...Aloha Konrad,<BR/><BR/>I am so jealous in a good way of all your toys. I was wondering when you would get around to telling the story of the green mallet. I want to know about the hammer head in the background. Is that Masayuki?? I hope you post about that next!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com