Making a Mallet With Extra Weight

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I figured it was time to stop beating on my chisels with metal hammers, so I dug through my scrap bin and put together a mallet with some Ash and Black Walnut. I fired up my lead melting pot and added about 1.5 pounds of extra weight while I was at it.
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Комментарии : 841

@TheCHRISCaPWN 7 лет назад

Very beautifully crafted. I really like the calm music in this video too. A nice relaxing moment in a crazy, busy world. Thanks.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Chris!

@danhartman9087 7 лет назад

Agreed!

@plakumunac 7 лет назад

I like this format, voice overs are not always necessary. Your videos and presentation is good enough viewer knew what was happening.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@ebdavid 7 лет назад

thanks for quick reply. very nice job.

@ChiefMoonChunks 7 лет назад

yeah man you do a good enough job getting the right camera shots and everything that a intro and a recap is good enough to show off your craftsmanship

@gabriela150678 6 лет назад

Spid3r M4n

@billhrn4271 5 лет назад

Macronic . I agree with you. It was peaceful, relaxing, and INFORMATIVE. Talk when necessary. A video speaks 10,000 words

@JustinDepew 7 лет назад

Using the drill press for your branding iron was a great idea. I'm going to have to remember that trick. Nice video!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

It definitely makes it easier to get a good flat press with the iron.

@marksantiago6831 6 лет назад

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@gabriela150678 6 лет назад

Im Prevenly 😐

@mrgoodtime87 5 лет назад

@@GunflintDesigns which size Branding Iron Head do you use? Do you have the standard size or the large size?

@highway1052 7 лет назад

Beautifully done. No need for a voice over - anyone with a smidgen of talent can follow you and understand exactly what was done and why. I wish I had the equipment to do projects such as this. Actually this is not just a mallet - it is a work of art and an extension of your imagination.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Well thank you very much!

@LittleGreyWolfForge 7 месяцев назад

i did something very similar with hand tools, I'm sure you could too!

@SmallestWorkshopGH 7 лет назад

Great to have a plain , simple and to the point presentation without major sponsorship splattered everywhere. Keep up the great work.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you.

@wntu4 7 лет назад

Gorgeous work. Non voice over perfect for this project. Pretty simple steps and self explanatory.

@FishersShop 7 лет назад

Amazing looking mallet! I LOVE the look of that ash, it's amazing! The only problem is that now you probably don't even want to use it with the risk of marking it up. :) Great job, thanks for the video!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Yep, I'm afraid I have to build another uglier one now. This one is just a decoration at this point.

@gabriela150678 6 лет назад

Svp3rm4n

@NukeJlb 7 лет назад

There are many mallet videos on youtube, but your mallet is my favorite - the choose of wood, design, finish. And your filmmaker skills is cool too. Keep going and good luck!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you! I wasn't sure I was even going to do a mallet video just because there are so many others, but now I'm glad I did!

@alansimpson596 7 лет назад

That's not only a mallet, it's a work of art. I feel the urge to go out to my workshop now. Many thanks.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you very much Alan. Enjoy your shop time!

@justinhendsbee2685 6 лет назад

That was incredibly calming, I'd watch more of this format

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

@StMoritzGuitars 6 лет назад

WOW ...that figured Ash along with the Black Walnut is absolutely Gorgeous !

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks Lou!

@imranh5395 5 лет назад

Sorry to hear you have less time now, but thanks for keeping up with the videos. And that is one BEAUTIFUL mallet!

@fedinvest1530 7 лет назад

Really nice for a quick little project. Might consider making that in couple more sizes.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Rick, when I knock a few things of my growing list I'm hoping to revisit it and make some variations.

@johnswimcat 7 лет назад

Gorgeous indeed! The laminated construction will be much stronger and more durable than a single block for the head. I need a mallet for splitting kindling, it won't be as beautiful as this one but I will use this construction technique. Thank you, John

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks John! I really enjoyed building this one and I gave it away to my dad. I need to make a bunch more just to have around the shop.

@StevenVacher 7 лет назад

A beautiful tool that will last forever. Love the style.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Steven!

@kurtkreuzberger9726 4 года назад

Beautiful. I am going to make one. Thanks

@pamorale 7 лет назад

Man this is probably the best mallet video on youtube. Great work

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Well thank you very much!

@robertbest6584 4 месяца назад

It's an absolutely stunning piece, such a beautiful grain of the head.

@MattGoodreau 7 лет назад

The ash is gorgeous and the mallet is stunning. Great work. Don't worry about the no commentary, the video came out just fine. In fact, these small projects don't really need commentary. Just take us along for the ride. lol. Many people seem to enjoy watching people make things and some people even fast forward through commentary. Find the right balance with your videos and keep making quality content like this. Thanks

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks for the great feedback Matt. Sometimes I feel compelled to explain too much, but I also hate to skip over important details that might not make sense as only a visual. Like you said, its all about balance.

@IamFormaggio 7 лет назад

Thanks for staying up late to make this. Great result.

@BookofIsaiah 7 лет назад

That's a gorgeous mallet!!!! I like how you show the whole build process! It helps me to learn. Thanks for another great video!!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Matt.

@patmcdermott8547 7 лет назад

The first time I smacked something with a mallet that pretty I would probably cry. That is functional art, just beautiful!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank's Pat. I think that one is just going to be decoration and I will go back to the scrap pile and look for junkier wood to turn into a mallet to actually use.

@fancyfeast1001 7 лет назад

Really cool use of focal point!

@smallmagnum 7 лет назад

Great Job, the most beautiful mallet, i've ever seen. Thank's for sharing this video with us. Greetings from across the Ocean.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@donmotz5528 7 лет назад

One of the nicest mallets made that I have seen on utube.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you Don!

@fab926 7 лет назад

Great skill, great camera work, great editing.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you very much.

@cecilestelzer-johnson5214 7 месяцев назад

Gorgeous craftsmanship. I would not dare use it I would put it on a shelf.

@frenchriversprings 7 лет назад

Great work and great video!! You are very meticulous and that is a quality that few people have. Congratulations!!!!!!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you very much, I appreciate that!

@IMDunn-oy9cd 7 лет назад

That's a piece of art right there. Nice choice of the Ash/Walnut combo. I too, don't find the lack of commentary to be a problem. Sometimes, it's just nice to watch a project being made as long as there isn't anything complex being done that needs to be explained.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks! I tend to agree with you... I'd prefer to only explain something if I think people can't figure it out through the images alone.

@stevewalker7822 7 лет назад

Beautiful work.

@noahmable8861 6 лет назад

Use that forge to pour aluminum into cracks and holes into wood like you would with epoxy, seen it somewhere and find out awesome

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

That's actually a lead melting pot. It doesn't get nearly hot enough to melt aluminum. But I like where your head's at!

@artiehongva3762 6 лет назад

Amazing gonna copy your style thanks.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Be my guest! Just let me know how it turns out for you.

@henrikalbrechtsen4591 7 лет назад

Nice one

@ShomeSengupta 2 месяца назад

excellent video. superb work. no drama. Enjoyed!

@AequitasSaints 7 лет назад

Very nice!

@davidwebb7367 6 лет назад

I really enjoyed seeing your craftsmanship bring this to life. Don't think I could bring myself to use it!

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thank you! I gave it to my dad and it just sits on a shelf in his living room for him to admire. I didn't guess it would end up as art!

@edgardojimenez8213 5 лет назад

Making one for my dad this father's day. Great work!

@GunflintDesigns 5 лет назад

Thank you! Let me know how your's turns out!

@Beaugus4353 6 лет назад

don't worry about the commentary your work speaks for itself. Great mallet.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@LittleGreyWolfForge 7 месяцев назад

I love how clean it is

@heru-deshet359 6 лет назад

Great music and presentation. Soothing to watch. I love making tools as these, but it's always a treat to watch a colleague make them as well. Very beautiful piece.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thank you very much! People sure seem to be divided on the music - they either love it or hate it!

@heru-deshet359 6 лет назад

They're crazy! It's very therapeutic. Best thing to listen to while creating anything. I play pieces like this when working in my shop. Let's you concentrate on the work without losing a thumb, lol!

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

That last part is pretty important!

@738polarbear 6 лет назад

Beautiful mallet ,probably a great weight in use.

@erosandrei2002 6 лет назад

That is a beauty.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@oswaldoproano9321 26 дней назад

Excellent.

@larchejacquesclarel9451 7 лет назад

simply wooooow. and the finish is totally awesome. Great choice of wood as well. Thks for sharing

@uknowulikethat4042 7 лет назад

it's already been said, it's to nice to use, I would put that up on display.

@roadking62 Год назад

Nicely done! I'm about to attempt a mallet. Thanks for the ideas.

@kegcoffeetable 6 лет назад

No explanations needed man. Thanks for a great video.

@taytus 5 лет назад

Beautiful video, beautiful mallet.

@journeyfortwo5211 5 лет назад

I find it really satisfying that the router at 3:28 rings in tune with the music

@borthworks8522 6 лет назад

That ash is beautiful!

@terrysmith8714 3 года назад

Good job. I used #9 shot, I could adjust the weight by removing a peg in the side . Makes easy to convert to a dead blow , then back. Cheers

@latherookie 7 лет назад

Very nice mallet, and good video format.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Kevin!

@johngardiner8847 7 лет назад

Beautiful job

@pablopascual5607 7 лет назад

What a gorgeous mallet Congratulations and Thank you for sharing

@artpuh 7 лет назад

Very cool!!!

@LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft 3 года назад

I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

@reesewoodworks 7 лет назад

Awesome video! Like the added weight feature. Keep up the good work!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Clark.

@michaelfinizio3458 7 лет назад

Never would've thought you could dump molten lead? Into wood without something combusting. I'm really enjoying your channel, our work styles are very similar.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Lead has a really low melting point, so as soon as it comes off the heat it starts to harden. It is still really hot and there is a little scorching and smoking, but I have spilled enough of it on my workbench that I was sure it couldn't light the wood on fire.

@kimshirley7014 7 лет назад

Great project and video.. This video was self explanatory and flowed very well with the music... Big thumbs on this one!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you Kim!

@ryanwright5158 7 лет назад

Great video, no need for voice over on this one. We could have used a little text on the screen explaining what the metal was, but I was able to figure it out based on the context. Thanks for keeping up the content with the new work schedule, I know I appreciate the effort.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Ryan!

@geneswood0729 7 лет назад

Actually, I also liked the quiet, simple format, don't prefer when people speed up everything, or assume that we aren't already woodworkers, good job, and simple and beautiful mallet.

@nunyabeezwax8309 7 лет назад

gorgeous work

@larrybud 10 месяцев назад

Nice looking piece. I would recommend putting some epoxy in with the lead to prevent future rattling.

@01lucerog 7 лет назад

Beautiful work, sir.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Well thank you very much!

@louiscypher7090 6 лет назад

Inspiring.

@bobquinn314 6 месяцев назад

Gorgeous piece of work, the ash is beautiful, great idea adding the weight.

@Dinkyco 6 лет назад

Well done sir! Beautiful.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@brianbarlow1480 7 лет назад

Love it , great work

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Brian!

@spiritual8888 6 лет назад

Beautiful great work

@Dave-te7ed 7 лет назад

Great design. Love how the top of the mallet turned out, awesome.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@TheTacos4life 7 лет назад

Mark, beautiful choice of woods. I think the mallet came out great. Keep the videos coming, either format is fine.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@olgwoodart4996 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this. The mallet came out beautiful. Inspired me to grab some left over scrap and do my own mallets. Now I have a problem. They are so pretty I'm not sure if I'll be banging them up.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

That is the conundrum isn't it!? I gave this one to my Dad and he just has it as a decoration.

@shobalk 7 лет назад

Too beautiful to smack things with :). Well done!

@Rage-of-War 3 года назад

Now I gotta make that mallet!!! Beautiful work!!!

@GunflintDesigns 3 года назад

You should!

@just-dl 7 лет назад

very nice! thanks for sharing that.

@iamseetherfan 6 лет назад

Really enjoyed your video and very impressed with your craftsmanship. Very nice mallet.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@rodney73991 6 лет назад

like how use ash. probley got no worries get marked up when hit wood or handles chisels. were do get that machine look like alundum pop can melter. if works like that all time that make alunum can project so much easer then get blow torch and have make cement or iron crucible.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Hey Rodney, that was a lead melting pot. It doesn't get nearly hot enough to melt aluminum.

@roBLINDhood 7 лет назад

Very well done!

@darrinpennington 7 лет назад

Nice finished piece. Wouldn't mind having one

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks Darrin, I'll look into building a small batch in the future for people who might want one of their own.

@darrinpennington 7 лет назад

That would be great. Can't imagine anything better than a handmade piece by a fellow craftsman. Cheers. You got a new sub from me. God luck on future projects.

@johngardiner8847 7 лет назад

Darrin Pennington agreed

@IveysFamilyFactotum 4 года назад

Very nice mallet...great build.

@ziegenwilly 5 лет назад

very pretty work

@danielmackey6594 6 лет назад

Beautiful mallet.

@bertbennett2719 6 лет назад

I made one similar to this except I used lead fishing weights and epoxy to add weight to the mallet. I drilled the holes, filled them with the weights and poured the epoxy in with them. It took a good while to set up solid but made a good mallet, probably not quite as heavy as this one, but certainly usable. Good way to make it if you don't have a lead melting pot.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Yep, that's a good method too. I've also seen people used weights or bb's, but no epoxy, that way it acts like a dead-blow mallet.

@stx38 5 лет назад

Handsome design and well made video.

@Romulas67 7 лет назад

Great video,I been looking for ideas for me mallet,deffinatly gonna use a few from your build,but thinking I'm going more dead blow,and just use pellets,but your wood choices and assembly are spot for n,keep it up...

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Using pellets is a good idea. I wasn't too concerned about a dead-blow feature - I just wanted it to be heavy.

@guns4funcajanajustin 7 лет назад

Nice craftsmanship!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@darrinrace8865 6 лет назад

Awesome!

@Yonatan24 7 лет назад

That lead dispenser is really cool.

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

I like it, I've been using it for years. amzn.to/2rtzyVl

@johngardiner8847 7 лет назад

Gunflint Designs thank you for link I was going crazy trying to figure out what that was that poured the hot metal

@albertshilton5336 6 лет назад

Your work is impeccable. The link for the lead melting device does not work. Help!

@emostorm7 6 лет назад

Not there anymore , dead link

@EllisDesignandTradeCo 7 лет назад

Great video thanks for sharing! I love that you shared a link to the Branding iron and Melting pot because I'm in the market for both of those! Thank you thank you thank you! I am going to make a custom mallet now !

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Awesome! And you are very welcome! You'll have to let me know how it turns out.

@SantiagoCarmona25 7 лет назад

Beautiful design!

@GunflintDesigns 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@saravanlandegem4616 5 лет назад

Most beautiful mallet I’ve ever seen! Grats man!!

@GunflintDesigns 5 лет назад

Thank you! That wood definitely makes the thing stand out doesn't it?

@MikeC19100 6 лет назад

Nice Video. That was one of the best looking mallet's I've seen so far and I've looked at a dozen or more videos trying to decide on a format and materials that look great, but are still functional.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

Thanks Mike!

@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 6 лет назад

Wow, now that is one gorgeous mallet. It's amazing how the grain just pops when hit will shellac or even water. And the idea of melting lead to fill the mallet with to give it weight is brilliant. I plan on making some mallets and push blocks for my family members who are all in the "Wood" business. I hated the idea of using bebe shots that many other RU-vidrs put in their mallets. Though working with lead without a respirator or even keeping the melting lead outside so it doesn't cause long-term harm, is a must for me. I figure I can set it up right outside my shop door. So far, I'm loving your content and even in this video you didn't speak during the build was fine. If I could follow what you were doing anyone could.

@GunflintDesigns 6 лет назад

I'm glad you like it! And working with melted lead can definitely be a health hazard. In good weather I use that furnace outside. When I use it inside, I have all my shop doors wide open which makes for really good ventilation, and I have my vent fans running from the time I turn it down until it is cool to the touch again. Also, I don't let my kids with rapidly developing little brains in the shop on those days at all.