tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post1302407437599167947..comments2024-03-05T07:55:16.812-08:00Comments on Rowley's Whiskey Forge: The Barkeeper’s Favorite WeaponMatthew Rowleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-87093688904041392632011-02-27T10:22:56.133-08:002011-02-27T10:22:56.133-08:00And here's bit about that maul my dad made, in...And here's bit about that maul my dad made, including a photo: <a rel="nofollow">http://matthew-rowley.blogspot.com/2011/02/thats-my-hammer.html</a>Matthew Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-33594541272837675242010-08-05T10:06:18.416-07:002010-08-05T10:06:18.416-07:00Burlesque stickers ~ so much better than burned-in...Burlesque stickers ~ so much better than burned-in brands declaring "his" and "hers."<br /><br />Somehow seems appropriate that the Midnight Moon bottle comes in handy as a weapon, er, um, ice crusher. <br /><br />My dad fashioned a huge one for me and mailed it last year. It pretty much rocks. Except, of course, when I blew out the seams on my old Lewis bag.Matthew Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-16809763747357394402010-08-05T10:02:17.746-07:002010-08-05T10:02:17.746-07:00eBay has a lot of historical ones (mainly old wood...eBay has a lot of historical ones (mainly old wood working mallets) as well as modern ones.<br /><br />I got tired of being outbid on the historical ones so I got factory seconds of a nice pair of mallets for short change. Now we have his&hers ice crushing tools (hers has burlesque stickers on it).<br /><br />And after having to crush ice with the bottom of a Midnight Moon bottle at the Mixo House for the Trader Tiki night, having a good ice crushing tool makes things so much the better.frederichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17939679837071519844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-8415157287927220792008-12-30T06:52:00.000-08:002008-12-30T06:52:00.000-08:00YellowZep ~ Now THAT hits the nail on the head. Or...YellowZep ~ Now THAT hits the nail on the head. Or, rather, the bag of ice. Thank you for tracking down that link. I've heard that a maul has been made for me in Kansas City but I haven't been that way in a few weeks. Here's hoping the new year has plenty more crushed ice.Matthew Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-40427558265905795102008-12-28T17:56:00.000-08:002008-12-28T17:56:00.000-08:00I think if you find a tool traditionally known as ...I think if you find a tool traditionally known as a carpenter's mallet you might find it will serve your purpose. Here's an example:<BR/><BR/>http://www.dilegnosupply.com/Striking-Tools/beech_carpenters_mallet.htmYellowZeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783479636200999978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-54239221371863000242008-12-04T13:18:00.000-08:002008-12-04T13:18:00.000-08:00Speaking of bungs, I need t.v. for my bungholio.Speaking of bungs, I need t.v. for my bungholio.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905526554124916390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-52993874662618093442008-12-01T15:43:00.000-08:002008-12-01T15:43:00.000-08:00I say we source a skilled woodworker who could mak...I say we source a skilled woodworker who could make 'em and put in a bulk order. Well..."Bulk" handwork: you know, maybe ten.Matthew Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-3068961058073936822008-12-01T15:41:00.000-08:002008-12-01T15:41:00.000-08:00Thanks Rowley...now I have to add "big ass ice cru...Thanks Rowley...now I have to add "big ass ice crushing mallet" to my Xmas list...RumDoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179541648832292111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-21407355823893800072008-11-28T23:30:00.000-08:002008-11-28T23:30:00.000-08:00Herr Penguin: (1) we all do, baby. (2) I would be ...Herr Penguin: (1) we all do, baby. (2) I would be happy to recite poetry while you mix drinks, as long as you don't mind off-the-cuff and somewhat meandering doggerel about bartenders from Nantucket.Matthew Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613982533349459637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101223716619464303.post-23596277230271998212008-11-28T19:58:00.000-08:002008-11-28T19:58:00.000-08:00I've learned two things from this post. (1) I nee...I've learned two things from this post. (1) I need Thor's Hammer. (2) I need to hire a poet for when I'm mixing drinks.Kaiser Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042060454510884822noreply@blogger.com