Build your own dead blow mallet for woodworking

I love making my own tools. Building a dead blow mallet is a rite of passage for many woodworkers. It's a straightforward weekend project that you can easily make from scraps, and super satisfying to use.
Tools I used on this project
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Dewalt Jobsite Table Saw amzn.to/3KSm1OY
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[@mariondorsett]

Nice. I made one of these about a year ago, but I didn't make it a deadblow. I think it's fitting that you've made yourself one. You seem worthy. :D

[@NineRingsWoodCraft]

Thanks :) I actually made a not-dead-blow one a couple of years ago, which I used to help make this one. Formed it down from a raw piece of firewood. DIY mallets are the best mallets.

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@NineRingsWoodCraft]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MJLWoodWorks]

Nice little hammer! I could be wrong but I have a feeling my shop, tools and channel are very similar to yours. Keep creating! You've gained me as a sub!

[@NineRingsWoodCraft]

Thanks so much! I took a look through your channel and I think you're right! I subscribed to you as well, can't wait to see what you keep making.

[@MJLWoodWorks]

Thanks my new found friend!@@NineRingsWoodCraft

[@travise.chittum3675]

How much shot do you add per side? Just kinda curious about your preference.

[@NineRingsWoodCraft]

I didn't measure exactly, but it was around a quarter of a pound per cavity, which seems to work well.