This rapping iron is designed specifically for willow basketry and other bark-sensitive weaving work. It combines a hardwood body with a steel backbone to give the tool useful weight and durability while protecting the bark of your rods.
Key features
Hardwood handle with a hollowed center inlaid with a steel backbone for added weight and strength.
Handle hole for straightening willow rods quickly and easily.
Weighs approximately 1 pound — enough mass to flatten and set weavers without being unwieldy.
Finished by grinding and shaping the steel to form a comfortable, balanced handle profile.
Fun fact: Jim Winslow originally named this tool the “Whomper” in playful reference to the Whomping Willow from the Harry Potter series.
Reach out if you’re looking for a custom Whomper to a different size and weight.
Care
Keep dry and wipe clean after use.
Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture; occasional oiling of the hardwood handle will maintain finish.
A practical tool for weavers who want the impact of a metal-weighted iron with the gentleness of wood against their materials.
This rapping iron is designed specifically for willow basketry and other bark-sensitive weaving work. It combines a hardwood body with a steel backbone to give the tool useful weight and durability while protecting the bark of your rods.
Key features
Hardwood handle with a hollowed center inlaid with a steel backbone for added weight and strength.
Handle hole for straightening willow rods quickly and easily.
Weighs approximately 1 pound — enough mass to flatten and set weavers without being unwieldy.
Finished by grinding and shaping the steel to form a comfortable, balanced handle profile.
Fun fact: Jim Winslow originally named this tool the “Whomper” in playful reference to the Whomping Willow from the Harry Potter series.
Reach out if you’re looking for a custom Whomper to a different size and weight.
Care
Keep dry and wipe clean after use.
Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture; occasional oiling of the hardwood handle will maintain finish.
A practical tool for weavers who want the impact of a metal-weighted iron with the gentleness of wood against their materials.
