6 DESIGNS but which Mallet is best? || Bluetti AC200MAX TEST

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@startmaking1 Месяц назад

To Check out the Bluetti Range please use the following link. shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1801219&u=4168735&m=112337&urllink=&afftrack= And the promotion code BLUETTISM

@Gazman299 Месяц назад

Your channel is really taking off now. More than doubled since I subscribed. Well earned. You are a pleasure to watch and listen to.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

@Greyotterstudio Месяц назад

The thumb hole on that mallet is a brilliant little design - all the mallets came out gorgeous! Liked the trick with the drill for sanding, I used to clamp my Random Orbital Sander upside down to do the same thing!

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you Alex. Much appreciated. That sanding disc has had so much use. 4 end grain chess board and more. I find when I clamp my orbital upside down it loses power. Seem to spin less. Weird.

@themeat5053 Месяц назад

Admit it, Mark, you kind of miss that rickety old shack...not! Love the idea of portable power, but that gear you have would set me back over $1,500.00 USD. That's reasonable, but would put a dent in the kitty for the new cabinet saw. I hate that all of life is setting priorities. Those are lovely mallets. Last month, I made one by hand using cabinet makers files, drawer knife and an oscillating sander from a tree limb. It still needs some finishing, but there was an odd satisfaction of doing it like this. Honestly, I bought a maple mallet, probably twenty-five years ago, because it was on the shelf at the local hardware store and very pretty. It has lasted me and performed well; so I've never had a need for more mallets. And, honestly, everybody makes them. Great video, as always. Enjoyed the whole thing. Big thumbs up.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Hey meat. Not kind of miss, utterly miss. I guess that this video was directly aimed at me 2 years ago. A little niche lol. If I had the choice I think I would forgo the solar panels and just buy the battery and charge off the house electrics each night. For the £1200 odd I think that would have made a huge difference. But then I think that not having the electrics drew me towards hand tools and making a lot of the tools I had. And that is something that has stuck with me now. Not to mention the fact that having the battery would have meant I could get a table saw £800, and lights, £100, and and and. So the budget would have been blown instantly. hmmm, maybe not having the choice was a good thing. Wow, that mallet sounds lovely and from hand tools too. I bet it was really satisfying. I have just got my first draw knife, didnt realise how lethal they were. But so much fun. I dont really know what I am going to do with 7 mallets, plus the 3 I had before. I may need another shed lol. Take care bud.

@themeat5053 Месяц назад

@@startmaking1 Sounds like you have a mallet for each day of the week, or a giveaway. Once you master the draw knife (think of it as a huge spoke shave), you will enjoy shaping things with it as it hogs out a lot of material quickly. Just remember, as with planing, it works better up hill. It is a tool that will open up a world of opportunity. As you take the family on a hike, you will be scouring the landscape for good wood that can be made into handles, spindles, walking sticks, canes and the like. As you shape the wood (it will tell you what it wants to be), you'll refine it with your shinto rasp file and some good English cabinet maker files. Handmade/homemade Christmas presents will be done. Good weekend!

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

A give away sounds like a good idea. I tried my draw knife when I was filming a few extra shots and man it is fun. Once you angle it a little it changes everything. really fun was to make kindling. Wow, what a journey, from hike to handle. Thats a video title right there. lovely idea bud. Take care.

@themeat5053 24 дня назад

@@startmaking1 I love it. I'm hoping to finally get back into the shop this week as the shoulder is at about 80% and needs a real workout. Trying to make a presentation case out of an old piano. I haven't dismantled that yet; so, it could either go really well, or I could slice myself into sushi if I remove the soundboard incorrectly. Anyway, press on.

@paulmaryon9088 Месяц назад

Yet another great video, thanks dude. Keep 'em coming and stay lucky

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you Paul very much. Much appreciated.

@vulgarwoodworks Месяц назад

Long long ago, in a woodshop far far away, I had a Ryobi battery powered generator and that DeWalt saw, and I would use them when I was working on site. I could go for about 4hrs, which was sufficient for what I was doing. This setup is totally doable, especially with the cost of having electricians wire up a shop (no judgement, everyone has to eat)

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

Yeah, it's a hard decision. I realise now that this video was totally aimed at me 3 years ago. Very niche. I would have loved one of these batteries., not the solar. So for £1200 I could have added a table saw into my tiny shed and lights. Game changer. But that was because I could not justify wiring up a shed that was falling down. So I guess if people are in the exact situation that I was then this is good. Not sure I would want to carry it to a job site. But fair play to you for the effort you put into lugging a generator around. PS looking forward to the next pod cast. Take care bud.

@justmakeit2849 15 дней назад

Love the test! Well done

@startmaking1 15 дней назад

Nice to have a mallet for every day of the week lol.

@burnstockwoodworking Месяц назад

I looked into getting one of these when I had the power issues at my shop as well, great video and awesome job on the mallets!

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Hey Marcus. Wanted to reach out to say how glad I am that you are back making your videos. Glad the chair one went really well. Im not sure this would run your workshop but would probably do for one tool at a time. The mallets were a lot of fun. Thank you

@billffromnh Месяц назад

Good video on making mallets Mark. I still have to make mine, but at my age, I'm not in any great hurry. I got a few pieces of what's called ironwood, but I'm not sure what it actually is. A friend who drives truck for a hardwood lumber company gave it to me. That portable power supply appears quite expensive to me. I know you own a lot of cordless tools, but have you ever compared it the cost of running an electric line from your house to your shop? It could be either aerial or buried. Use the electricity in the shop for lights, charging batteries, a space heater for year-round use, & an occasional new tool purchase. Locally, there is a big push on now for solar roof panels to supplement one's electricity needs. I think they look horrid & they have many drawbacks the public isn't aware of. I used French cleats thirty years ago that I forgot about. I had some thermal roll-up shades installed on bedroom windows. I used French cleats to hang plywood valances I made to cover up the rolls & hangers at the top of the windows. See you in the next video.

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

I saw Matt Estlea making iron wood mallet heads. Looks super dense. The irony with the battery is that I actually have a power line for the workshop. Cost me around £1500 compared to the £1200 for the battery. So for me the battery is a luxury not a sensible choice but in the old shed before I build the workshop it would have been perfect. The shed was not good enough quality to wire and so the battery would have opened up the option of heat, light and a table saw. So I realise this is a super niche video but the mallet making was fun lol. I too dont really like the look or noise of solar panels, little motors adjusting the angles inside can give a buzzing. Not to mention how daft they would look on our 400 year old house. But free electricity is a nice thought. Take care bud.

@alporridge5228 Месяц назад

Those mallets look cracking Mark 👌🏼

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you very much. They were a lot of fun.

@ianmurray3820 Месяц назад

Hey mark.!! I think these are perfect for trades on site , but “ IN THE SHED.? “ £1700 buy’s you a lot of armoured cable and plug sockets and more than enough to pay an electrician to connect it to the mains.!!! And at some point it will need replacing !⚒️😁💪🏻

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

hi Ian. You are right. All except if someone cant wire, or justify wiring their shed. My shed before I had the workshop was falling down and I guess I was making this video for past me lol. Very niche.

@richardhart7652 Месяц назад

Enjoyed the whole thing

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you very much. Much appreciated.

@chriscollins9717 Месяц назад

With the solar panels, you'd be better off I think putting them on the roof of the shed. We have panels on the caravan (as well as the house) and whilst on the caravan they are not at the perfect angle, they are constantly able to charge when there is enough light. Saying all that, for the cost of the battery and the panels, I think most people would be able to pay an electrician to have electricity piped through to their shed 🙂 Are you going to put a finish on the mallets?

@MrNetAble Месяц назад

Trick is to get 32Amps for the workshop.

@crystalBall9287 Месяц назад

I have a older panel and already calculated that I would need to upgrade my panel to have the garage wired and tbh I'd prefer a subpanel. That's a lot of money for me. Probably around 5k if not 8 to 10k

@chriscollins9717 Месяц назад

@@crystalBall9287fair enough. I'm lucky that I had my panel redone when I moved into my house so it wasn't an additional cost for me. Then when I got electricity put into the garage I made sure I could also run the shed off it

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

I think you are spot of Chris. Trouble is they are not external ones that I have and unless I run the entire workshop from a far larger battery, buying more panels doesnt seem all that sensible. You are also right on cost. My wiring set me back around £1500. The aim though with the battery is for people who dont think it is possible to do. Ie people with no dedicated space, building outside. Or like I was where the shed I was building in was about to fall down and wiring it was not an option. A very niche video indeed lol.

@jamesmcc5147 Месяц назад

Really enjoyable video, Mark. I''m afraid it confirms to me what I have always believed. solar power and British weather are not soulmates. Never mind, those were lovely looking mallets. The two-wood contrast worked great and the thumbhole was a clever Addition. Can I ask, do you source your hardwood locally or order online? I find it very difficult to find anywhere locally where I can go and browse hardwoods. My stock has come mostly from bits of old discarded furniture. I see hardwoood bundles online but they always appear to be very thin pieces. Looking forward to the next video. All the best.

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

Thank you. You are right too. The thumb hole takes a little getting used to but if Cam over at black tail likes his I figure it should be a good addition. I like the extra control. I order my hard wood from toolsandtimber.co.uk. Its the only place really that I get it from so Im not sure if it is the cheapest but quality if good.

@expatmoose Месяц назад

Enjoyed the whole thing😉👍🏻🤣🤣

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

I appreciate that. Thank you

@shaun30-3-mg9zs Месяц назад

Hi Mark hope your well, you have made some amazing mallets like the one with the thumb grip a good fit for your hand. You got all that done on a single charge from your power bank that is good going. As always a great video catch you soon Take care

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

Hiya mate. I am very happy with them but not sure what I needs 7 or 8 mallets for. you never know. Maybe there is a future sale to be had down the line when I realise that I have a mallet making problem. Take care bud.

@shaun30-3-mg9zs 24 дня назад

@@startmaking1 Nothing wrong with that , the right mallet for the right job, Have a good one

@williamstead6354 Месяц назад

Given the cost of the battery and the panels, the answer to the question "can you power your workshop for free?" is clearly "no, you can't";-)

@robyarnall Месяц назад

And you can’t run dust extraction and table saw together?…

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

My conclusion at the end if you got that far.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

@robyarnall you can if they are not as thirsty as mine.

@ianpearse4480 Месяц назад

Always enjoy your videos Mark. Love the thumb print mallet, but don't use it in a crime. The bobbies will have all the evidence they need. LOL.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Lol, brilliant. I will try not to. I really like that one too. Used it a few times this week and after getting used to it, it works a treat.

@markwalczak3374 Месяц назад

Good video looks a good bit of kit, i have solar couple 12v batteries only run lights of them at moment and a very long extension lead for everything else😂

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

Sounds just like my setup in the old shed. It worked. Though the lead was annoying as I could not run too much off it. Though, whatever gets the job done. This is a luxury item for sure. But it would have solved my needs a few years ago, so I thought he video would be fun.

@pauldavies8074 Месяц назад

I have a similar setup (Ecoflow) using fixed panels on the shed roof. The key thing is getting the panels to the correct angle to maximise their output, it makes a huge difference in charge times.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Interesting. Thank you Paul. Did you get the fixed panels from Ecoflow or separately. My roof is crying out for panels to be honest but then I worry if I am heading down a rabbit hole.

@pauldavies8074 Месяц назад

@@startmaking1 Yes the panels are Ecoflow. I got 4x 100w panels and configured them as a 2x2 series/parallel setup. I waited for a sale to save a few quid.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Oh well done. I have around 350watt total. It's ok but not great. They are not fit for external though sadly. In time, If I still have the battery powering my workbench I will look to install solar on the roof as I plan to run sanders and such from it too. Once I move away from 18v , if I do. Thank you for the info Paul.

@michaelwillson6847 Месяц назад

Nice job m8 nice video the mallets look great. Love the blacktail inspired thumb hole one. I think bluetti have missed a trick the solar panels are designed from what i can see to charge off sunlight. Granted America sunny places fine as you noticed uk not so much they need run off daylight. The pannels I've just had installed in my house granted it's not apple's for apple's but they run off sunlight and even with the weather weve had recently im still generating enough most days to power the whole house 😮 i can see the appeal for camping etc though but the cost IMO kills it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

thank you Michael. You are right about the panels too. The battery is good, the panels are more of a luxury.

@michaelwillson6847 Месяц назад

@@startmaking1 yea they seem be a luxury. Least you've got them though even if they didn't really think it through for British weather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@machine5464 Месяц назад

I could see keeping the Bluetti in your shop for a day when your power goes out and then letting it charge over the next week or w/e. Otherwise, nice mallets. I wish you focused more on them since that was what this video was supposed to be about.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Sorry bud. if you are interested in a full mallet build the last video before this one has that in it. This one had to be primarily about the battery due to the Bluetti agreement but as the mallets have been so popular I can see a better video for them coming eventually. The battery for me is actually proving to be great as I plan to have it in my workbench so that none of the cables of the tools in the bench are cutting across the floor. But it is an expensive solution for that.

@its_marc Месяц назад

That’s interesting, I’m looking at starting a workshop at the back of some land a friend owns currently with no power, had thought about this type of power station and was wondering if solar really charges it enough - I’m probably even worse as in Scotland so saves me finding out the hard way, thanks 👍

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

I would not rely on solar. the battery is really useful but I would just take it home every evening to charge unless you happen to be sat outside your workshop on a sunny afternoon.

@its_marc Месяц назад

@@startmaking1 Thankyou yes I agree. 🫶

@georgegriffiths2235 Месяц назад

Mark I have solar so I can charge from that and store power that way even here in Liverpool I seem to always have a decent battery level and have been thinking of adding batteries to my system

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

That is interesting. Maybe these are not the best solar panels.

@FearsomeWarrior Месяц назад

Oh the table saw shot revealed the cabinet with drawers from a year or two ago. That’s where it went. We only see the one side of the shop. No idea what you see when talking to us.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

lol, I am glad that I didnt show the side opposite the French cleat wall too much as that is the dumping ground right now. That cabinet is such a god send. So much clutter fits into it. I need a few more to go into the dumping zone next. I would love to actually show what it looks like when talking to camera. It's a bit odd as all the lights are over me and it is fairly dark behind the camera and dazzling in my face.

@peterjohneggleton2011 Месяц назад

Hi mate, well Cool mallets. So sapele and oak…… what other cominations could you use?

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you Peter. I like a dark and light combination and where I am these are the easiest to get hold of. I will take a look at other combinations. You could swap the oak for maple, ash or beech. But and this is just my opinion, Oak has the nicest end grain of the lot. Kind of like a tartan. I do like how ash looks on the handles though. But I dont think they would be as nice with 3 wood types. As for the darker wood, sapele is one of the only easy ones to get from my wood supplier. But I would love to try dark walnut or even something exotic instead but it is really pricey.

@zapa1pnt Месяц назад

Something you missed is, how many times do you need to charge on the solar, to save the cost of the panels, compared to the cost of the mains, for the same number of charges (from flat)? That is how long it takes for the panels to pay for themselves. ( At the Least) 😁✌🖖

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

It's funny, I ended up deleting that bit after it took so long to recharge with the solar panels. I worked out that each battery drain was the equivalent saving of approx £2 so you could pay off the solar panels in approx 280 uses. Then I worked out that if it takes me the equivalent of 12 hours of perfect sun in the UK, well ,you get the rest. Either the solar panels need to be in a better location than mine were, but then you would need exterior grade ones or, again with exterior ones, you need to be constantly trickling into the battery.

@johnmack537 Месяц назад

An “infomercial”!

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you John. Much appreciated.

@alporridge5228 Месяц назад

Where do you buy your hard woods from Mark?

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

I get most of mine from toolsandtimber.co.uk

@Toots8888 Месяц назад

Sadly I just had to send a Jackery and solar panel kit back apart from not working with my Ebike wiring set up (dodgy 2 pin system from China), the overall weight was 19Kilos😂…I’d drain the bike battery just trying to get the kit anywhere worth travelling to. However thanks for that…because it’s great to know for shed projects in the future. Could I buy a baby mallet please? I need one the overall length of your hand? Or a link to a template…I don’t have your kind of kit as I work with miniature things…thanks for this vid…👍🏻✨🌈✨

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Yeah, that doesnt sound like a solution for your bike at all. I cant imagine carrying this battery very far at all to be fair. as far as a baby mallet. To be honest I think the small ones are a touch top heavy. The thumb print one is about right but I only have one. I didnt expect to have anyone wanting one. Where are you based, are you in the UK.

@Toots8888 Месяц назад

@@startmaking1 I’m based in Scotland.

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

I dont have a shop set up or a way to do the payment etc. Not to mention I have no idea on a cost but they are not going anywhere while I figure it out bud. I will make you first on the list as and when it is sorted.

@Toots8888 24 дня назад

@@startmaking1 awww yes I see what you mean…plus when it’s a one person maker situation..,life can also get in the way of production. Wish the internet didn’t have its dark side as I would post email and funds to get it to me…but hey put my name on that wee cutie and when it comes to a wee tiny shop…I will claim it if nobody else does. 👍🏻🤞🏻

@Damon_Barber Месяц назад

Mallets look great and I appreciate the honest look at the battery powered generator.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you bud. And thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

@charitiekbyrd1 Месяц назад

I need a mallet and I want to know what type of wood you use? Is it a hard wood?

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Hey. Not a problem. The outer layers are sapele and the inner and handle is oak. Same build process as the last video before this one where there are more details.

@charitiekbyrd1 Месяц назад

Awesome, thank you so much. I am a woodworker myself and I will be on RU-vid and other platforms soon. I'm calling my channel " Wood Shop 76" if you're interested. I love your content and can't wait to see what you do next. Be safe and Happy Building!💯😁

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Absolutely. Let me know when you get started.

@davidsee3553 Месяц назад

The biggest thing that amazes me is how so many people only look at solar power. There are affordable small wind turbines. I live in the northern rockies, and that is what I use. I can't always rely on the sun, but I can always count on the wind blowing. Another added benefit is I can charge at night.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Wow, what a great use of the natural powers. Thank you.

@CredibleHulk10 Месяц назад

What a weird thing to say

@richardpender2428 Месяц назад

I was looking forward to watching the mallet section, however when the first section was for something costing £1200 it suddenly started to look more like an expensive shopping channel than something for the regular work at home in your shed woodworker. A little too much promotion for me.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Sadly that is the only way to survive on RU-vid. In 70 videos this is maybe my 5th sponsored one. The rest I make for a very low fee. If you watch the one before this the mallet build is there in full detail with no promotion, maybe that is better for you. Sorry if this sounds defensive but I find it astonishing that people want me to make videos and not get paid even a little.

@aaronblackford981 Месяц назад

Also sadly, not everyone can run the lines to for electricity to their shop so maybe only way. This video isn’t for me or you. That’s fine. Still interesting though as I do a fair bit of camping and other outside endevours. Would I spend that much currently? Nope. But main thing for me is still shop and I already have electric running to it.

@startmaking1 Месяц назад

Thank you Aaron. I appreciate the feedback. I would never have paid to run electricity to my old rickety shed but this would have served me needs perfectly.

@CuriousCrow-mp4cx Месяц назад

People unless they've tried it recently don't know the reality of being a RU-vidr. It's a lot of work, and it's only become harder meet the costs in time, effort, and money to make accessible, effectiveand constructive content. You are producing videos at a very high standard as well as doing something you love. So, don't worry too much about those who don't understand the need to do sponsorships. And you did this on particularly well BTW, because you are holding yourself to a high standard as you care. Keep going. And hopefully, it won't be too soon before you get to 100k subs. 👍

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

Thank you @curiouscow-mp4cx I appreciate the words.

@fscarp 28 дней назад

I believe everyone has the right to earn a living or even try to get ahead with a side hustle. Unfortunately this channel is no longer relevant for me. Thanks for the great content. I’m unsubscribing.

@startmaking1 28 дней назад

That's OK. No need to let me know. Anyone who judges an entire channel by just their latest video is not doing themselves or the channel justice. I have accepted 2 free things in 2 years from memory and you say the channel has changed. Everything else is beginner woodworking content. I don't know what else you wanted . Anyway, that's irrelevant really. You probably won't get offered the next 2 videos that are exactly what the channel is about.

@TheRealMagisD 4 дня назад

The longer handle counter balances the head. Its not there for swinging like a hammer. Put a Small weight/brass counterbalance on the thumb and will probby feel a LOT better

@startmaking1 3 дня назад

Thank you.

@DawidhabdArup_N7 Месяц назад

Hello again, hope you are well! Watching the beautiful shots on Jigsaw, I was wondering did you try to cut from the bottom? What I meant is just flick the jigsaw so all you will see the blade from the top and the cut will be less messy. I saw the trick by a woodworking RU-vidr from other side of the pond (Bourbon Moth Woodworking)… (Thank you for the tips about the Formica for my work+feed table, but not sure what types I’ll choose! Commercial Interiors or Home Products? Any Suggestion please??? Thanks…)🙏

@startmaking1 24 дня назад

I see a lot of people, Jason Gibbs is one, that turn the jigsaw upside down. I have tried it but it feels hard. Maybe it is the type of jigsaw I have, his is a barrel grip which may be easier.