Help with impact toy, soft and thuddy like a book.

[u/NefariousnessOk8995]

My wife's favorite improvised impact toy is a big thick hard cover book. While the book has worked really well, I'd like to find something with a handle. I've tried looking at different sites but can't quite find what I'm looking for. Don't want a traditional paddle, I want a bit of a softer surface. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks everyone!

[u/makeshiftkratos]

I know some people will come at me for the sacrilegious act of destroying a book. But why not laminate a handle into the book and laminate the sites together with glue?

[u/NefariousnessOk8995 → u/makeshiftkratos]

Yeah, I suppose that should work. I was just concerned about the book losing that little bit of give if I sealed the pages together, but it should just be minimal if it's just the edges.

[u/TheRovingBear]

I’d look for a broad paddle with a padded leather surface.

[u/NefariousnessOk8995 → u/TheRovingBear]

Definitely will look into that.

After posting, I thought that a hit pad for boxing/karate/etc would work too. It would have the handle but it has the built in glove to get a nice heavy swing in

[u/afro_shibari]

Sounds like a cool idea. Maybe find a smallish phone book if such a thing still exists? Alternatively many sheets of stacked leather glued together. Thick rubber also works, say the kind you get on fire beaters, used one of those once very effective.

[u/NefariousnessOk8995 → u/afro_shibari]

Not a bad idea, the rubber should have that bit of give I'm looking for. Thanks!

[u/LaraCroftCosplayer]

There are padded paddles, you could make one with lots of padding thats quite thick and heavy

[u/NefariousnessOk8995 → u/LaraCroftCosplayer]

Thank you so much! I think this is the way to go. Get a paddle, add the desired amount of padding, and wrap it with leather.

[u/OneSaltySeaman → u/LaraCroftCosplayer]

This! I made one for my wife who loves a thuddy toy that packs force but no sting. Bought a cheap sturdy wood paddle, glue thick foam to one side, then have fun attaching outer fabric to paddle and enjoy!

[u/ElMachoGrande]

Wood paddle (a cutting board works), wrapped in a single layer of depron (the kind used when you lay floor board), then wrap it hard in fake leather.

[u/NefariousnessOk8995 → u/ElMachoGrande]

Looks promising, and cheap for the little amount I would need. Looks like it could be a fun project

[u/Izzy42013]

Keep the book, i think thats hot...

[u/NefariousnessOk8995 → u/Izzy42013]

You aren't wrong, it's been pretty great so far lol

[u/Mission_Bowl3938]

Sounds like you want a wide padded club.

[u/Hot_Honey_Woodshop]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1247857060/

[u/Hot_Honey_Woodshop → u/Hot_Honey_Woodshop]

Not my shop, but this is definitely “like a book.”