Croquet Mallets
Jan 7, 2018 16:25:41 #
We have a thriving Croquet group here in the Village, A couple of years ago I decided to make my own mallet, as every sports person knows, it's always better to have your own gear. Making mallets has kind of snowballed now and I just finished #16...apart from my photography, this is another interest that keeps me off the streets and out of mischief... 
I always thought Croquet was a silly game but since I learned how to play, I reckon it's a cross between Snooker and Chess, there are many more rules, twists and turns than I ever imagined. A great game...
The last 2 pics show the last one I made, finished it last week. I call it "Red" as it was made from a solid piece of Jarrah that a friend in the country gave me. The piece of Jarrah is over 100 years old...
I always thought Croquet was a silly game but since I learned how to play, I reckon it's a cross between Snooker and Chess, there are many more rules, twists and turns than I ever imagined. A great game...
The last 2 pics show the last one I made, finished it last week. I call it "Red" as it was made from a solid piece of Jarrah that a friend in the country gave me. The piece of Jarrah is over 100 years old...
Jan 7, 2018 16:34:07 #
Jan 7, 2018 16:38:44 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Very nice!
Does the head have a weight requirement?
Pat
Does the head have a weight requirement?
Pat
From what I've read re the game rules Pat, between 2 - 3.5lb (O/A weight)...I don't think there is a required weight though...whatever suits you I think is OK...as we don't play official comps, I make them to suit the person, regarding length and weight...
Jan 7, 2018 16:42:28 #
Jan 7, 2018 16:46:39 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Thank you!
Pat
Pat
Mine usually turn out about 2lb 8oz (Tasmanian Oak)...the Jarrah one is 2lb 14oz...
Jan 7, 2018 17:02:06 #
From Sports Illustrated, August 24, 1959:
On Croquet
The wicketest game
Still can be fun,
Provided it's played
With mallets toward none.
- DANIEL E. BUTTON
On Croquet
The wicketest game
Still can be fun,
Provided it's played
With mallets toward none.
- DANIEL E. BUTTON
Jan 7, 2018 17:22:34 #
They look great and usable.
Just curious, why square.....I've only seen round.....and what is the piece on the end, looks like metal or sand paper...... Is the black a piece of leather.
Just curious, why square.....I've only seen round.....and what is the piece on the end, looks like metal or sand paper...... Is the black a piece of leather.
SX2002 wrote:
We have a thriving Croquet group here in the Villa... (show quote)
Jan 7, 2018 17:46:18 #
Jan 7, 2018 17:52:04 #
Excellent work, Ron. I know archery is difficult for you now so it's nice to see you enjoying another sport.
Jan 7, 2018 17:58:56 #
I'm fascinated and very interested. Why didn't I think of these when I still had a wood shop? You do beautiful work.
Jan 7, 2018 18:44:58 #
frankraney wrote:
They look great and usable.
Just curious, why square.....I've only seen round.....and what is the piece on the end, looks like metal or sand paper...... Is the black a piece of leather.
Just curious, why square.....I've only seen round.....and what is the piece on the end, looks like metal or sand paper...... Is the black a piece of leather.
Most modern mallets are square these days Frank...some expensive ones made out of metal as well...my opinion is, the square shape has a much bigger sweet spot...you can still hit the ball off centre and get a decent shot...with the round ones it's very easy to hit on the curve and produce a bad shot....according to the players opinions anyway...
Jan 7, 2018 18:49:15 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
I don't play croquet, but those are neat!
Thank you K...the people I make them for seem to like them...I guess that's why I keep getting more orders...
Jan 7, 2018 18:50:44 #
John Lawrence wrote:
Excellent work, Ron. I know archery is difficult for you now so it's nice to see you enjoying another sport.
Thank you John, I'd still give a lot of other things I do away to do my archery again though...loved the sport...but yes you're right, something I can do...
Jan 7, 2018 18:54:44 #
Richard Spencer wrote:
I'm fascinated and very interested. Why didn't I think of these when I still had a wood shop? You do beautiful work.
Thank you Richard...I actually started my working life as a toolmaker but after further studies I became a mechanical engineer...my Dad and my Grandpa were both great carpenters and while my efforts are pretty ordinary by comparison, I guess a bit of their skill rubbed off over the years...now I'm retired, I don't have access to metal working machinery but we have a fairly decent wood working shop here in the Village and I still have a fair selection of tools myself...
Jan 7, 2018 19:07:04 #
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