Mahogany Tire Thumper

Mahogany Tire Thumper

A tire thumper is a short wooden club that truck drivers knock against their tires during a walk-around inspection. A properly inflated tire gives a firm rebound and a sharp sound, while a soft or flat tire answers with a dull thud, so you can check a full set of duals quickly without a gauge. This Szco version is turned from mahogany, with a weighted head, a grooved grip and a leather lanyard, for drivers who want a working tool that also looks good on the dash or in the cab.

Features

• Mahogany Construction — The body is turned from mahogany, a dense reddish hardwood with visible grain throughout.
• Tapered Striking Head — The club thickens toward a rounded end, putting weight where it meets the tire for a clear, readable strike.
• Ring-Grooved Grip — A series of turned rings around the handle gives your fingers purchase, even with gloves on or in wet weather.
• Flared Hand Stop — A raised collar between the grip and the shaft keeps your hand from sliding forward on each swing.
• Rounded Pommel — The butt end finishes in a smooth domed cap that sits comfortably against the palm.
• Leather Wrist Lanyard — A knotted leather thong passes through the butt so you can loop it over your wrist or hang the thumper on a hook in the cab.
• Polished Wood Finish — A smooth, glossy finish brings out the grain and color of the mahogany.

Turned Mahogany Build

Szco shapes the thumper on a lathe, which accounts for the even taper, the crisp grip rings and the clean flare of the hand stop. Because it is a natural hardwood, grain pattern and color vary from piece to piece, so no two are identical. The leather lanyard is tied rather than fixed, so you can shorten it, retie it or remove it if you prefer to carry the thumper in a door pocket.