DIY Marimba Mallet Cores
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These are not the most recent version!!! ==================================================================== The New (and much better) version can be found here: ==================================================================== https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3488038 ==================================================================== This is a set of Marimba mallet Cores. These are for making your own marimba mallets from scratch. Stuff you need: ==================================================================== -~5/16" x >34" hardwood dowel (birch or rattan if available, but I used oak and it worked perfectly) -Sandpaper -1 x DIY Marimba Mallet Cores print (each print is 2 cores) I used pla, but I would probably recommend using something stronger. Flexible filament might also work if it is stiff enough. -Yarn (pretty much anything works... The thinner the yarn, the harder it is to wrap! Use softer yarn for softer mallets and harder yarn for harder mallets etc...) optional things: ==================================================================== -rubber bands or rubber coating can help the sound if applied to the outside of the core -stick tape (I recommend using tennis Racket tape) -washi (or similar) decorative tape ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Instructions: ==================================================================== 1. Cut dowel into 2 pieces anywhere from 15 to 18 inches long each. (I like ~17") 2. Sand the top of the dowel until the printed cores fit snugly. (you may need to tap with a hammer) 3. Glue cores onto stick with gorilla glue or similar. Let dry. 4. Start wrapping! I recommend watching one of these videos for wrapping instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzZbApyCIPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HsE8WfKAkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_owCyBPS7I 5. Wrap with stick tape (optional) 6. personalize with decorative tape Enjoy your new mallets! ====================================================================
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