Essential Tips and Tricks for Woodworking Mallets
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Learn how to design a woodworking mallet. These DIY wooden mallets are perfect for use around the shop for woodworking projects. This video will teach you how to build a mallet and more specifically my custom mallet design. I will cover all of the main features of this custom woodworking mallet. I will also detail all of the design features that you should consider when creating your own wooden mallet. There are several different ways to build a mallet and different designs for different purposes. For this mallet, I based many of the features on the joiners mallet which features beveled ends, and a curved top. Ultimately, this video will give you a great overview of the different ways to build a mallet, and what things you should consider when designing a mallet of your own.
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Directions for creating my mallet design:
Head of Mallet
1. Made from one species of wood (better) or several boards laminated together.
2. The dimensions of the mallet head are 2.75" in height, 3" wide, and 6" in Length.
3. 7-degree bevel on both ends of the mallet head.
4. Small Chamfer on top and bottom sides of the mallet head (not on the end grain).
5. .5" diameter hole drilled 2" into one side of the mallet head after the handle has been properly placed.
6. 2.5" dowel, .5" in diameter is placed within the hole after a kerf is cut 1" down from the top of the dowel. After the dowel is placed 2" into the middle of the mallet head with wood glue then the excess of the dowel is trimmed flush
Handle
1. Made from a 1" diameter hardwood tree branch or 1" diameter oak dowel.
2. Handle extends 10.5" from the base of the mallet head.
3. Small chamfers on both ends of the handle.
4. Handle is placed into the head of the mallet without glue.
5. Handle is set within the mallet head until the handle extends 3/8ths above the top of the mallet head.
How to choose the right wood for your mallet
Download Lumber Hardness Rating Infographic here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ATKo...
How to create a joiners mallet curve
Download the template here: drive.google.com/file/d/1iQQY...
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0:00 Introduction
0:09 Custom Mallet Design Features
1:36 Selecting Wood For A Mallet
3:40 Laminating Boards Together for a Mallet Head
5:49 Creating a Joiners Mallet Curved Top
6:58 Inserting Handle Within Mallet Head
7:19 Securing Mallet Head to the Handle
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Directions for creating my mallet design: Head of Mallet 1. Made from one species of wood (better) or several boards laminated together. 2. The dimensions of the mallet head are 2.75" in height, 3" wide, and 6" in Length. 3. 7-degree bevel on both ends of the mallet head. 4. Small Chamfer on top and bottom sides of the mallet head (not on the end grain). 5. .5" diameter hole drilled 2" into one side of the mallet head after the handle has been properly placed. 6. 2.5" dowel, .5" in diameter is placed within the hole after a kerf is cut 1" down from the top of the dowel. After the dowel is placed 2" into the middle of the mallet head with wood glue then the excess of the dowel is trimmed flush Handle 1. Made from a 1" diameter hardwood tree branch or 1" diameter oak dowel. 2. Handle extends 10.5" from the base of the mallet head. 3. Small chamfers on both ends of the handle. 4. Handle is placed into the head of the mallet without glue. 5. Handle is set within the mallet head until the handle extends 3/8ths above the top of the mallet head. How to choose the right wood for your mallet Download Lumber Hardness Rating Infographic here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ATKoVsB4o-DdWtDo7r6g1-WDqYEWh0bn/view?usp=sharing How to create a joiners mallet curve Download the template here: drive.google.com/file/d/1iQQYBZt1rKo_wQgbLsUtOeXxNUjDyDwR/view?usp=sharing
I'm halfway through using round oak head and black walnut handle. My idea was to make it as rustic-looking as possible got some good ideas from you today thank you very much for the video❤
Excellent little video on making wood mallets. Thank you!
@_Shopfix
Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it 👍
This is wonderful. Thank you!
@_Shopfix
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it
Do you pay attention to the orientation of the grain when installing the handle? Is it like swinging a wood baseball bat- trying make contact along the grain? I'm just curious,and great video!
@_Shopfix
15 күн бұрын
Oh no I didn’t pay any attention to the grain. I’ve never had an issue making good context with the mallet by using a round handle. You could always flatten the sides of the handle to get better alignment.
The laminated mallets are stronger. As if it matters, a solid piece is solid enough. But the laminate is definately stronger. Make one of purple heart or pakauk. Those are heavy hitters and very hard.
Great video. I’m starting one today
@_Shopfix
11 ай бұрын
Hope it turns out awesome!!
Any reason to not just have the 1/2" dowel just go all the way through?
@_Shopfix
Жыл бұрын
It’d be really hard to insert the dowel all that way with glue, the chances of it getting stuck are higher, if that makes sense.
I use my mallet to hammer anything. With these designer mallets I would never dare to hammer anything.
@_Shopfix
Жыл бұрын
Luckily they aren’t too hard to make so even if you wack anything with it, it probably wouldn’t be too hard to replace the mallet. However, I feel the same way like ‘what a nice mallet now let me smash it into stuff’ haha
I cringed when you were using the band saw.
@Johnnyjjohnboy
7 ай бұрын
Came here to say roughly the same... never push your hands/fingers towards the blade, tablesaws aren't the only way to lose a finger.