How to Make a Woodworking Mallet || DIY Mallet
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2019
- A wooden mallet is an essential tool in any woodshop and is something that I use almost every day. This is easy woodworking project is something that every beginner woodworker should try. If you liked this video or if it was was helpful to you then please let me know by hitting the thumbs up button. Subscribe to my channel for regular woodworking and DIY videos.
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Microjig Grr-ripper Push Block: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Titebond Original: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Armor Tool Workbench and Accessories: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Woodpeckers 1281 Square: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Bora Clamps: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Prestige Series Saw Blade: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Bostitch Nail Gun: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Delta Cruzer Miter Saw: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Delta 15amp Table Saw: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
DSLR Cannon T6i: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
External Lavalier Mic: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Blue Snowball iCE Mic: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
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What species of wood would you use for your mallet?
Currently making a mallet from bubinga and chechen.
Bet that’s gonna look great!
I've got red oak, cypress, sapele, walnut, and soft maple on hand. I don't think the cypress would be suitable, but the others are contenders.
Walnut and Sapele are my favorites
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop awesome teaching, very easy to follow. Just made mine from white oak and Brazilian Teak (Cumaru). Thanks for the help!
If you are a beginner with a few tools, you can totally make a mallet; all you need is a miter saw, a table saw, a jig, f clamps, squares, nail gun, paralele clamps, belt sander, router table, a vise, some glue.... oh, and a mallet.
Hi I appreciate as novice woodworker the detail information when you used the mitre saw....in addition to the dimensions of the pieces...it is missed in a number of videos by many but truely appreciated by one who is new to woodworking...hence the reason we watch videos over and over
Thank you so much brother. I really appreciate it. Please let me know If there is any way the I can help you along your way!
Fantastic. Lost my mallet, never built one. This is a perfect video. Thanks man.
A good mate! Very informative, now I just have to learn to use my new table saw, many thanks.
I would like to thank you for giving such detailed and accurate instructions. Easy to follow with no surprises.
I’ve never made a mallet, but after watching this...... I definitely will be. Great video Jesse!
Bent's Woodworking Thanks Jason! Would love to see you make one, man!
Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Looks pretty simple
Glad it was helpful!
Just made my first mallet following your video.
Turned out pretty nice, learned a lot along the way. I've got material cut for 2 more.
Tyvm for putting out the video
Jim B.
Ventura, California
That’s awesome, Jim! So glad it was helpful.
Brilliant video, thank you for making it!
Sweet mallet! I love how you were using a previous mallet to build this one.
Thanks Matthew! Yea, I’ve never bothered to write any measurements down I just go by what I’ve done. Also, use what you got on hand! Haha
Awesome build JP! Loved how you showed how to make a mallet simple and safe!
Thank you, John! I appreciate it brother
Nice work thanks for intro been wanting to make one of these. Adding to the chalk board for this weekend
Nice! Thanks for the concise and useful tutorial!
Thanks!
Awesome build. I like to see the small differences in process and style.
Thanks man, Ill have to check yours out!
I love this.
Great Video! I am headed out to my shop to make one of these, Thanks !
Great method. Just finished one today. I also used some padauk, but don't think I'd use that again. While very hard, it also seems very brittle and prone to cracking/splintering.
I made my first mallet using this video! I was always so intimidated by making one but you break it down easily and clearly!
Oh that’s so great to hear!!!!!
That thing is beautiful. I need to make one for sure!
Thanks friend!!!!
Great video thanks!
Great videos! Easy to understand.
Thank you! I appreciate that he comment and support!
great video instructions!
I found my video to make my mallet, thank you. I really need to think about safety more, I thought the 5 1/2" was more then enough for the miter saw, thank you!
Fantastic video
Thanks for the video, I just finished one with Maple and Walnut with a Purple heart wedge. Turned out flawless.
That’s an awesome combo of wood! Bet that thing look great!
Wow, I must be a real beginning because I don't have any of those tools, cheers Graham
I've seen quite a few videos of making wooden hammers, but I like yours the best!
Thanks!!!
Great job, I like it very much
Man, that's awesome!
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Great work!
Thanks you!!!!!
Great work Jesse! I will be using this, definitely been wanting to make one
walkerandwood Thanks Derek! Can’t wait to see it!
Great easy to follow video.
Thanks Sam! I appreciate that, brother!
Very cool. Thanks
Love having a good mallet in the shop! 👊👊
Great mallet, Jesse. I came over to watch this after seeing Brandon (Walkers Woodworks) use one today on his premiere. I asked him about it and he sent me here. Thanks for the video.
Bill
Hey Bill! Thanks for watching the mallet video and I hope that it was helpful in building your own. Brandon is a good friend and a great woodworker!
Great video. Did a really good job narrating and great camera work... I definitely believe I can make one with my current tools and skills, thanks!
Awesome! Thank you and I’m glad it was helpful!
looks good. I'm going to try it
Thanks! 👊👊
I know what I'm doing with some leftover oak! great video Jesse!
Key Woodworks Thanks Nick! Can’t wait to see what you make, brother!
great looking mallet!
Thanks friends!
Love it! Subscribed
Thanks brother! Preciate the support!
Nice!!
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What is the thickness of your mallet component boards and your handle? Love the build!
Great video and good looking mallets! What thickness stock are you using? 3/4”? 4/4”?
I reckon I could manage that for a project. Thank you.
Awesome video Jesse! Can never have enough mallets in a woodshop thats for sure! 👍🏼
+KnottHead Custom Sawing & FabWorx Thanks Charles! I have too many but I keep making them! Haha
Penalty Box Woodshop You can’t really have too many! I have lots of slabs and keep making more 🤣😂🤣
Thank you for this great tutorial. It was very easy to follow along. Greatly appreciated
+Raul Gomez Thank you for your support and taking the time to leave a kind comment! Are you going to make a Mallet for yourself?
Penalty Box Woodshop Yes. I’m planning on it this weekend. Great content.
+Raul Gomez Awesome!!! Be sure to send me some pics of the finished Mallet!
Penalty Box Woodshop awesome. I will for sure
Very good video! This will be my next project!
Thanks you! Let me know if you have any questions.
Penalty Box Woodshop thanks, will do!
Nice job 👍
Thanks!!
TOP 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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I saw your comment on a video of Walkers Woodworks
. It took me to your channel and i love what i saw. Great video and i love the result. I want to see more of you, thats why i hit te button for you
Well, thanks man! Preciate rhat!
nice bro !
Thank you, sir!
I'm new to this stuff, what kind of wood would I use to make one that looks like the second one from the right?
Nice job! For the Arm-R-Seal did you use gloss, semi gloss or satin?
Crushing CZcams! Enjoy the content!
Thanks Rich!👊👊👊
Well now I have to build a mallet lol. Really good video man. Nice work.
Thanks Brando! I was really happy with the way this one turned out
nice work
Thanks! 👊👊
Loved your video...clear, concise and relatively brief. I like that and subscribed. Question about the mallets.....is there any need to put weight inside them? I've seen some people do that, but not ever building one yet as a newbie, just wondered what, if anything, that adds to the mallet.
Thanks!!! I guess it’s just personal preference on weight. I never have added the weight and don’t really feel the need to. Might help though 🤷♂️
drinking straw is a million $ idea right there. stealing this!
Made one today!! Thanks for the inspiration and instruction! Used Walnut and Tiger
Heck yeah! But that looked great! Now go hit something with it!
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop not bad for a first run!! Posted pic on Coastiehog Woodworks on Facebook!
I’ll see if I can find it. I don’t do the book of faces much haha
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop haha! Don't blame ya! Instagram?
Yep
Verynice 👍👍
Thanks!👊👊
Oh so now we’re just using disposable straws Willy nilly not even for drinking?!? 😂
Great video man - I never thought of using a straw - that’s clever 🤙 I always used an old 1/2” or 1/4” chisel - but I normally make a mess 😎
Hahaha thanks man! Preciate it👊👊
Liked and subbed. This is one of the most straight forward mallet projects I've seen and the result is beautiful. Nicely done.
Thanks brother! I appreciate the kind words and the support!
Great video i been needing to make 1 of theses
+Him and I Woodworking Thanks friend! How long have you been Woodworking?
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop the past 5 years started by building wood surfboards in Florida now just making cool stuff!
+Him and I Woodworking wood surf boards???? That’s awesome!! Well, if you have any questions on the mallet build don’t hestitate to ask!
I've made one from maple, walnut and oak. Sealed it with clear epoxy
That’s an awesome combo or wood! Bet it’s awesome!
Hope all is well buddy! Been missing the podcast and videos. Had to check this out so I could do my mallet this weekend. I think maple and walnut would be cool
All is good! Just taking a little break for family time. Be back soon!
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop I figured, glad all is ok. Hopefully hockey season is going well for your son!
Hello from Scotland,
I wanted to ask, does it matter what wood glue you use to make these mallets? I am making 6 mallets and i have various wood glues including Gorilla wood glue and EVO-STIK WOOD ADHESIVE.
Regards M Johnston
Great work bro thanx. Gonna go make 1. But you did use a mallet to make your mallet 😂 thanx again man
Jesse! Awesome video man! I love a good shop mallet, and if you're gonna build one it might as well look nice, right? 😁
Exactly right!!!!! You can get addicted to making them really quick! Thanks so much!
Hi, very nice mallet indeed. The estatic is stunning. I’d like to ask how walnut holds up over time ?
Been beating the crap out of mine for years and it’s still in great shape!
I appreciate the very straight forward and simple approach you took. Very nicely done. The Padauk and Walnut, along with the Maple is absolutely gorgeous.
As a purist, and we ALL have our little nit-pics, I don't like seeing Brads driven....
That being said, I very much appreciate the tape to keep glue, and wiping it away from the lines before clamping (Bradding) etc.
Way too many videos show people globbing copious amounts of Titebond in place and having it ooze out everywhere..including all over their work bench.
What none of them do show is the amount of time it takes to clean this up. Nothing worse than applying a finish, only to find a place wont take any because of glue...
I also appreciate you telling us the lengths and angles. Very useful indeed.
Liked and subscribed. Glad I found your channel.....and now I know what I am doing tomorrow since I have a Friday off.
PS: Have to talk about your set up.
You can afford an Biesemeyer Table Saw, but you still have to clamp your belt sander to the bench?
ROFL!!!
Loving it. Keep up the good work my man
Hahaha thanks Kenny the clamping the sander comment got a good laugh from me. Thanks for the kind comment and I understand about the Brad nails. Some enjoy being complete purist and others like my just like to straddle the line! Haha
Beautiful and simple! That's the best, but I am interested to know, can this mallet be used, or is it mostly for show? It's the glue I wonder about. Will it break?
I use mine all the time and have never had one bust
What clamps did you use to clamp the belt sander to the work bench?
I love the plan and the design. The only thing I suggest is when applying any type of finish or varnish you should always us some type of rubber glove to protect yourself. These are still chemicals and they will get into your skin and body. you said you like your figures :) i can't wait to make one or a bunch of these. Thank you very much. God Bless and stay safe.
Gotcha, thanks for the suggestion and glad you enjoyed the video
2 questions if you don't mind since you clearly are very good at this. Do you find using 3 pieces glue together as stable as one block of wood? And I noticed you didn't angle the mortise allowing the tenon to bow out from the wedge. Any issues with the head coming off?
Thanks in advance.
Hey Scott, I appreciate that. I have been testing and using mallets made this way for several years now without any issues. I beat the crap out of stuff with them and none have ever broken or lost the head
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop thank you kindly for replying. I think I'll make another in your style. Thanks.
Glad I came across your channel! Its awesome! Well articulated, great info, and great examples! Love the belt sander too! What clamps are you using on the belt sander?
Thanks for the support and such a kind comment! The clamps came with the sander actually. They are similar to the little fence clamps that Rockler sells
Which finish type did you use for the General Finishes Arm-R-Seal, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss?
Fantastic! I made it to 6:09 and feel like I'm dealing with malletception.
Haha
Awesome vid. When brad nailing the middle section I tend to split the wood. It’s not catastrophic, but the split is just visible on the mallet face. It’s not entirely unattractive, but I’d like to avoid it. I might try a couple grains of sea salt next time. Thoughts?
Honestly you could also use some CA glue with the Titebond and not Brad nail it at all
Well Done video! Thanks for puttin git together. One quick question tho, I saw in other videos that they include BB gun pellets in the Mallet. Was wondering if that makes a difference?
Thanks! Some people like a heavier mallet and add those. I’ve never felt the need
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop Thanks so much!!
Hi there - great video! Can you explain the reason for the 5 degree angle on the mallet faces vs. just cutting them square?
Thanks! I like the angle for visual purposes really. It’s so slight that there really isn’t a big difference when striking something vs a square mallet.
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop Ah, ok, thanks for clarifying. I do like how it looks aesthetically but wasn't sure how it would affect the functionality. I know a lot of people make these beautiful mallets and then decide they are too nice to actually use so they just hang them on the wall. I am planning to actually use mine! ;)
Robin Goldstone Hahaha Yea, I have seen that a few times as well. I still use the very first one that made. I have beat the crap out of it and it’s held strong!
So I am limited to a circular hand saw, a wood file and a small drill with a few bits. Can I still make this? Oh and like three clamps
Very nice! Do you have a drawing for this? I know you give the measurements throughout, but what is the thickness of the material, please.
The thickness would be 3/4” to 1” thick. If you check out my website I wrote plans for them that has the measurements. Thanks! 👊👊
Did you use their oil based satin? I used odies before and I don't think it made it look at brilliant and vibrant as yours
I havnt
This video is 💯. Sorry I missed the last part. What's the name of the finish being applied at the end?
Arm-R-Seal. Glad it was helpful!
Loved the video, now I need to build one myself.... Quick question though, what's the thickness of the center piece you used? The dimensions are spot on and don't look out of proportion.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Although they can slightly differ my layers tend to be approximately 3/4” thick.
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop right on, thanks. I'm subscribing to see more of your content. Thanks again.
I just made my final mallet.... Practiced with pine to learn what not to do on my actual mallet... Ended up going with padauk middle section, tigerwood on the ends and an oak handle cuz I had a bunch of scrap oak. Thanks again for such an awesome video.
sal35plus that’s awesome! Bet it looks great!!! Congrats!
what did you finish it with? I don't see it in the list
Okay that is sweet
Is Snap On tool chest worth it?
I have some Sapele and iroko will this work for a hammer? I’m still pretty new to woodwork thanks
Sapele for sure. Not sure about the othet
Hey there, I am super late to the party. But I am very new and cannot tell what dimensions of wood you are using. Are those 2x4in boards? Apologies for the novice question.
Do these mallets actually hold together when you hit something hard ?
I mean they look great , but want to know if it wouldn’t be better to use a single block instead of a laminated block
They absolutely do. I’ve been testing them for years and I do not take it easy with them. I’ve never had a single one break
Iain Brown absolutely. I've made 20 now and have had no complaints. If you were unsure you could add a dowel through all 3 pieces on each side and it looks cool too. I haven't used a dowel though.
That’s not a bad idea at all
What size piece of wood do you start with for the handle before you cut it to your final size?
It was a scrap piece just laying around the shop but probably was 2” x 2” or so
I’ll have to go back in the video to see for sure
Where do you guys source the wood for these kinds of projects?
I get mine from a local hardwood dealer
Is wood glue strong enough to hold the pieces of the head together long term?
Absolutely! Been using mine for year without a problem
A good wood glue (ex titebond ii) will be stronger than the wood when dried.
How does it stand up compared to a mallet with one solid peice of wood for the head?
I’ve beat the hell out of these things for years and have never had them fail in any spot.
Are those just regular fence clamps holding your belt sander to the work bench?
Those actually came with the sander for that purpose. They work great!
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop awesome, thank you! Also, just wondering if you feel having 1 vs 2 wedges makes a difference in the final product? Most videos Ive seen show 2 wedges. Im planning to make my first mallet soon!
I’ve never used two wedges and I’ve never had a single mallet that I’ve made fail yet. I’m sure two is great but one is more than enough
Thank you!
Are you using a satin or semi gloss finish?
Just a semi gloss finish. No stains
How thick should I go with the handle currently only have 3/4 oak I like the feel but don’t know if it will be strong enough (any advice from anyone would be apréciate it
You can laminate to pieces of 3/4 oak and the cut the handle down to size from that. That way you have 1 1/4” thickness to start with
Two*
@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop thank you sir
Why do you put a 5 degree cut on the Mallet head ?
I know what I'm doing this weekend