Two rejects to make one mallet part 2

[RonB1957]

The measurements were not very accurate but close enough.
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A 1/4" hole was bored into the head to match the handle followed by two counter bores for the tenon and bolt head.
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A little bit of 2 part epoxy and........
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So after a while it was back to the lathe for some clean up. and the result....
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A bolt with a medallion head will pass through the mallet to make sure it never comes apart on me.
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And there you have it. tomorrow is another day. Better I hope.

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[Cloudy]

That is one sweet job!

[C. in Indy]

Couldn't have been planned that nicely... well done!

[BaileyNo5]

That mallet is almost to pretty to use - very nice work.  And that thru-bolt will make it nearly indestructible.  

I've often thought about adding a brass collar/ring to a mallet, but so far all of mine have been one piece rather than two, so I haven't had the opportunity.  Any reason the collar is inset rather than proud of the wood?

[Stwood_]

Sweet!!

[AHill]

Leave it to a saw maker to make such an ornate handle!  With a drawing to boot!  I would only change one thing.  I think I'd finish the handle with a satin finish.  A lot of handling will likely dull the finish.  May it provide you years of pleasure in use.

[RonB1957]

The brass ring ferrule came from an existing ferrule, and I don't have any stock greater than 3/4" dia in the shop right at the moment. Besides,  I have several hundred of those sitting in boxes  in my shop. They were made to fit a 3/4" x 3/4" tenon. The handle dim. were pretty much set as well. Just turned off some of the smaller dia. to blend  better with the ring. I did color out side the lines again and added a few extra touches. A quick little problem solving distraction to give me a fresh look at a different problem.
Woodworking or the crafts in general, are always a lesson in problem solving using what you have at hand. BTW, I actually just weighed it. 16.4 0unces without the connecting rod. Looks like I got lucky. Shooting for 18 ounces. The finish is so shiny because it is wet. It will dry to a semi gloss.

[cputnam]

Pretty cool!

[Pedder]

That is a wonderful saving!

[JimReed@Tallahassee]

That's what I call a real "whack job"! What a beautiful mallet!!! I imagine that every time you pick it up you will be reminded of its past and smile. Great work. Thanks for the pictures. I love the "how I shot the bear" progress shots.