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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2016, 01:25:58 PM »
My Hercules has paid for itself over and over again. I do 15 minutes at a time and only use it on the edges after they have had at least 20 mins each of rolling. Even  then it is light taps initially only. You only use the weight of the mallet head to knock for the first hour on the face and toe. You will crack the bat if you are not careful. Most factory made bats can be done in 3 -4 hours max. Decent bats like the forum sponsors and others sometimes need an hour or two max.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2016, 02:17:47 PM »
I do like mine but haven't seen it for 6 months as ProCricket has comendeared it.....

Might be for sale in the future when I get it back.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2016, 02:24:40 PM »
Thanks for the feedback guys. Gonna place the order :)
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2019, 03:32:56 PM »
Quote from: i12breakfree on August 05, 2016, 02:24:40 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys. Gonna place the order :)

I plan to invest in a hard wood/heavy duty mallet. Any economical options??
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2019, 04:29:30 PM »
Quote from: Jimmy Tiwana on November 06, 2019, 03:32:56 PM
I plan to invest in a hard wood/heavy duty mallet. Any economical options??

Nope, not for Lignum. here's why:

Quote from: KettonJake on March 12, 2019, 07:51:15 AM
He about the only person left making them. It’s an expensive raw material and it also wears out his tooling quickly hence his prices.

Pay the man, he’s worth every penny.

Elviar does also do Oak mallets which are a bit cheaper but not as good in my opinion.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2019, 06:33:26 PM »
Ive got a two in 1 ulysses mallet where the handle works as a boning tool. Quite heavy! Just under a 1kg.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2019, 08:01:04 PM »
Quote from: Sloggerz on November 06, 2019, 06:33:26 PM
Ive got a two in 1 ulysses mallet where the handle works as a boning tool. Quite heavy! Just under a 1kg.

Are you more satisfied with bat prep with this mallet. How much did it cost you?
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2019, 09:26:15 PM »
Its a very impressive mallet. Edges can be rounded off with ease. You can even press the face of the bat with it. Only issue is the weight of it. It is heavy and takes a little while getting used to. Perfect for a strong person with large hands. I would recommend the delilah model which is easier to handle.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2019, 09:28:02 PM »
It cost me 100. By the way Les the maker is a legend and top bloke. Really cares about his customers and will help you understand what mallet is best etc.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #24 on: November 07, 2019, 04:12:58 PM »
I spoke to Les this morning and he’s put a mallet and Boning tool into production for me, I currently have one of his oak mallets that weighs 666g so he’s making me an LV one that’s a bit heavier.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #25 on: November 07, 2019, 04:24:56 PM »
where did people find his contact details?
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #26 on: November 07, 2019, 04:31:03 PM »
He’s on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ssoreilsel very responsive given I messaged him about 10pm last night, he prefers to speak on the phone though as he’s busy in the workshop... 07745015492

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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #27 on: November 07, 2019, 04:50:15 PM »
Quote from: alexevo94 on November 07, 2019, 04:24:56 PM
where did people find his contact details?


They're on his website, you can either email or text him

http://www.elviar.co.uk/
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #28 on: November 07, 2019, 08:51:00 PM »
I have one of his LV mallets, top notch and he was great to deal with too.
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Re: Lignum Vitae Mallet
« Reply #29 on: November 19, 2019, 12:33:27 PM »
great find.
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on February 26, 2016, 11:28:13 PM
This may shock some people, but I bought some cricket related stuff I didn't really need the other day! ;)

This time I got myself a used LV mallet off the bay of E last week for a mere £35 posted.
It was used and has a few cracks, but on first impression it does a superior job to the other cheap mallets I have used.

As Chris said, use a lighter mallet for the precise bit of rounding the edges, then away you go!

Mine is only a baby one, weighing "only" 855 grams, but I'm more than happy with it, especially at better than half price  :)

 









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