I'm looking to make a mallet for a fun ongoing joke with my friends. It won't be used often, maybe just a few times a year, but when it is, it'll get a bit wild—think carnival strength test mallet or even like Gallagher's Sledge-O-Matic! The main targets will be soft stuff like sandcastles or pastries, and maybe occasionally something tougher like watermelons. I'm planning to have a woodcarver help me make it look nice. While I know they'll have good advice, I'm curious about what type of wood I should provide to ensure it lasts through some boisterous use without breaking after just a few hits. Any tips?
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I'd suggest using walnut for a classic touch—it's often seen as the go-to for ceremonial pieces like gavels. Plus, it has a nice balance of durability and aesthetics, perfect for your mallet.