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I picked up this wood carvers mallet at a garage sale and I'm not sure what type of wood it is. Any guesses? It weighs 19 oz's, is 9" long and head size is 2 3/4" for those that may inquire. I've never owned any Lignum Vitae, but it does feel heavy. Thanks!!
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It sure does look like lignum. Weight is the final clue. If this mallet is heavier than hard maple, then it probably is LV. Good score.
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I think you're right with the Lignum Vitae.
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Tom, I thought about that thinking back to old Persimmon golf club heads. I am sure it will sink, but I will try it for fun anyway.
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Probably is
Lignum Vitae which seems to be the like Gum. It can look like any wood.
I have also seen a lot of use of
Goncalo Alves in Mexico for everything, including bats, and mallets. It also has a lot of variations in color.
Wood DatabaseMade and sold for the tourist trade, so a lot of it sneaks up here.
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JimReed@Tallahassee said:
It sure does look like lignum. Weight is the final clue. If this mallet is heavier than hard maple, then it probably is LV. Good score.
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Lignum or dogwood.
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Definitely lignum vitae. I have one just like it.
The greenish tint gives it away.