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09-08-2015, 10:42 AM
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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09-08-2015, 11:22 AM
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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09-08-2015, 12:46 PM
I think you're right with the Lignum Vitae.
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09-08-2015, 03:39 PM
One nearly conclusive test is to see if it sinks in water.
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09-08-2015, 04:17 PM
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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09-08-2015, 07:40 PM
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.

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09-09-2015, 01:55 AM
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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09-09-2015, 11:01 AM
Lignum or dogwood.
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09-10-2015, 10:04 PM
Definitely lignum vitae. I have one just like it.
The greenish tint gives it away.
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