Funny Craigslist Ad - Power Mallet

[Steevo]

I thought this was a funny ad. I have no idea what this thing was maent for, but the owner has a good sense of humor:

I have a very unusual item here. It's a "Karled Power Mallet" I have researched this and have not come up with anything. The sticker says Sacramento but no info on the net or even a patent. This mallet is very violent. I don't know what it was made for but it will smash the **** out of whatever you put under it. You could open coconuts, tenderize meat or crack walnuts. This thing weighs a TON and takes 2 hands to handle. It has a 1725 RPM motor with a u-joint into a gear reduction to a belt drive through pillow block bearings to a cam working the mallet. It's mounted on casters so it can be rolled around to what ever you want broken.
If anyone knows what it is, I would be interested to know or make an offer on this rare item. I would trade for an old school chainsaw. Call with questions or come buy and watch this thing do damage. 916-870-8765

 

[gagreen]

I don't know what it was made for but it will smash the **** out of whatever you put under it. You could open coconuts, tenderize meat or crack walnuts.

I kind of want it based on these two sentences alone lol

 

[uniballer]

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/3749670929.html

I found it, I wish it was closer, id give him a hundred bucks and put stuff under it when im bored.

 

[nine4gmc]

I was in at "very violent"

Did you get it yet Steevo?

 

[vintagefan]

Could be for hammering down seams that have been adhered with contact adhesive.

Other than that, dunno.

 

[jpickar]

Maybe some kind of forging tool?

John

 

[neophyte]

Maybe some kind of forging tool?

John

Device actually says "Power Mallet". It makes me think it was specifically designed for some task needing a "soft" impact.

 

[neophyte]

Device actually says "Power Mallet". It makes me think it was specifically designed for some task needing a "soft" impact.

The mallet head itself appears to be one of Garland Manufacturings Split-Head Mallets.

 

[lilscorpion]

There's a leather working Power Mallet in existence today. It's reasonable that something like this could be used for leather working way back when...maybe.

I can't even ink of a time I'd want something like that for anything other than a good chuckle. My son would think its cool though.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/3749670929.html

I found it, I wish it was closer, id give him a hundred bucks and put stuff under it when im bored.

You must be a fellow redneck. I could amuse myself for hours--maybe days--with one of those. Perhaps even better than the Harbor Freight electric fly swatter!

 

[JSBriggs]

A one hammer stamp mill?

While its only 20 min away, I dont really have a use for it.

-Jeff

 

[oldldh]

Boy, I'd be a helluva popular guy during Pecan Picking Season...

Or when the circus comes to town and needs stake driving help...

Or when I'm trying to get my knuckle headed son to pay attention...

Damn, that thing is neat, I'm sending this post to everybody I know...

I'm glad it's along way from the Gulf Coast, or I'd have that dude already!!!

 

[domain]

Funny, Thanks OP!

 

[Tucko]

Sac area? Oh man...Why do you tempt me like this??? It's only 6 hours away. Hmm. Maybe I can trade the guy for some old plastic army soldiers, or my T Bevel collection...or...? I love to smash stuff.

 

[nine4gmc]

Maybe I can trade the guy for some old plastic army soldiers, or my T Bevel collection...or...?

Then you'd have nothing to smash

 

[Tucko]

Then you'd have nothing to smash

I still have all my fingers....

 

[bas157]

flag it for a 'best of'!

 

[silviaboy89]

This mallet is very violent- hahahhahaha omg thats so funny i lost

i just texted the guy on the ad and told him the ad is awesome!

 

[ilovevocs]

Great post!

 

[Murphy4570]

Hahhaha I'm crying over here I'm laughing so hard.

I want the damn thing. Would be a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, playing a game of "will it smash?"

 

[uniballer]

You must be a fellow redneck. I could amuse myself for hours--maybe days--with one of those. Perhaps even better than the Harbor Freight electric fly swatter!

 

[EJM02]

That would make the coolest beer can crusher ever. EVER.

 

[srmofo]

" It's mounted on casters so it can be rolled around to what ever you want broken."

Love it, I would buy it if the price was right and I was closer

 

[cbacres]

Man, you don't even have to get mad and hit stuff with a hammer anymore, just hit the switch.

I mean just turn on the switch

 

[Steevo]

I guess it would be fun when you are sitting around drinking beer with the guys.
Challenges to see who will hold their hand under it the longest, etc.
I can see all kinds of "hold my beer and watch this" events . . .

 

[Checkerwagon]

That's too cool. Might have to build one.

 

[Outlawmws]

Stay Tuned!

 

[kiatech]

Outlaw is going to get it

 

[Zeke]

Put a railroad rail under that and you could shape metal.

 

[wellpoison]

Some one please get it!!!

 

[keithh2oskier]

Thats just 30 minutes away!

 

[Outlawmws]

Well, its no longer in the "former owner's" possession, (Nor mine, but we will sort out the logistics for that!)


I like that RR anvil idea, it can even be shaped for different purposes! Hmmm do I still have that big thick steel plate around here??

 

[nine4gmc]

WOOT!! Can't wait to see Outlaw smashing something up real good!!

 

[cbacres]

I guess it would be fun when you are sitting around drinking beer with the guys.
Challenges to see who will hold their hand under it the longest, etc.
I can see all kinds of "hold my beer and watch this" events . . .

See who can hold their empty beer can the longest before it is hit.

Whoever ends upwith it should know where the closest urgent care that can set small bones is.

 

[Outlawmws]

that would be me, and yes, we know the route there, trust me...

btw, not counting a trip out to PU (which gets rolled into some other travels is possible) It cost $40 and an IOU to Steevo for picking it up for me.

 

[wellpoison]

You ****! thats a steal! Good work outlaw and steevo!! Can't wait to see pics! Make sure that first smash is a great one!

 

[cruzer75]

This thread is now worthless without videos! Video! Video!

 

[dirtmister16]

hmmm buddy of mine lives in sacramento. i should get him to snag on to that for me! i would love to have one just to say i have it! i could even setup a display at the local fair and demonstrate it!

edit:
oh sorry outlaw didn't see you got it! i just posted after reading the first post!
keep us on the up and up with that machine will ya!

 

[Steevo]

I couldn't resist plugging it in to see how it worked once I brought it home.

Holy $#!t, now I need Outlaw to come pick it up before anyone gets seriously hurt!

Actually, if you clamped it down, and with a platen/anvil under that mallet, it could be made pretty useful for metal working.

 

[montanafordman]

I couldn't resist plugging it in to see how it worked once I brought it home.

Holy $#!t, now I need Outlaw to come pick it up before anyone gets seriously hurt!

Actually, if you clamped it down, and with a platen/anvil under that mallet, it could be made pretty useful for metal working.

YEEESSS!!!!!