Making a Simple Mallet for Woodworking - Spalted Maple and Ash - Hand Tools 

Get those free plans here: go.themakersmob.com/john-heisz-6-plans-bundle/?via=ibuildit I'll be posting fully detailed step-by-step tutorials on there very soon! Check out the build article for more details on this project: ibuildit.ca/projects/how-to-make-a-woodworking-mallet/

watching your videos remind me of being a kid and watching the Old Yankee workshop

I’ve got a large slice of spalted hickory outside my shop that’s been calling for a purposeful life. Bingo!!

Beveling and finish work really makes it pop!

Awesome! I really liked the fact that you went for the natural look with out sanding! At least that's how it seems!

Some real art in that detail work. It's almost too nice to use!

really nice, John. I like the little detail you put in with the chamfers!

brings back memories of my apprenticeship ,made 3 different sizes .Handles stuck out 35mm now almost flush

I love this beautiful mallet. Thanks for sharing.

Simple but a thing of beauty and great craftsmanship of itself.

Beautiful Mallet John! Love the music too!

Great video, John. I love the way you cut the chamfered edges. That was a nice touch.

Great video! Thank you for posting this tutorial.

Nice. Thanks for the video John.

Another great build. Thanks for sharing.

I really like the bevel details.

A smashing good video! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful!

I have wanted to make one of these for longer than I can remember. But, since I can barely remember yesterday, I'm not sure how long that is.

Thanks for showing how and sharing that

Nice mallet .Thanks John

haven't been on this channel in a while, but really enjoying this hand tool vibe.

Nicely done John! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

Very satisfying work

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

I made two of them mallets but only with pressed in handles. They like to fly off. Now I know how it's made. Thanks for the fun!

Thanks for the great video John. You are awesome dude! 👍😊

This is awesome!!

Very nice project. The edge chamfers are a a great detail.

Very nice video John.

Love the cool chamfer!

Nicely detailed piece. Ready for a decade or more of use.

This video inspires me to use more hand tools!

Congrats on joining the Mob John, and I think it's awesome you've been adding more hand tools into your videos. They really are a joy to use. I lost 90% of my power tools in September when I lost my shop, I now have a small work space that I would never call a shop and I've decided that when I finally get to rebuild my shop will be mostly bv hand tools.

Thanks for the video! Nice, little project, I'll use this video to make myself a mallet!

Beautiful! And applying the finish at the end was so satisfying!

Best of luck with the Makers Mob!!

Great news!!

Can't touch this...its hammer time! Thumbs up John.

That's a great mallet John👍

I like your new small mallet and love your Stanley block plane same as mine 😊 .

I liked the small red plane u used also love the mallet

Still cant get over how awesome the tablesaw is

Great work John! I have to make one now.

Really nice looking mallet John. Best of luck with your new endeavors in the maker mob.

Nice, thanks for sharing. I have a block of walnut that needs a handle and shaping

I need one for my shop. Will try your design. 😉

thanks for a wonderful presentation, I will be making one, just one alteration. I will be leaving the natural curve under the bark, and add a curve similar to the one you added, to give it a semi-sphere top. Also, nice touch on the face. Once again, many thanks.

Very nice mallet you make every thing look easy even tho I know there is a lot of work put into it.

if malletts could take and tell storys

I will build one these after seeing yours. Maybe 2!

Sweet little mallet

Nice looking mallet John! Thanks For sharing it with us' Merry Christmas!🎄🎁💖👌👍😎JP

재밌게 봤어요.😊

It always makes me wonder why people dislike videos like this, I mean what could you possibly give a thumbs down for on this??

good job

awesome

Beautiful mallet! I'm going to try to make one! Thanks for this! I'm thumbing up and gonna subscribe to support your channel!

I made a small mallet from2 pieces of old dowel rods, one for the head,one for the handle! Drill an appropriately sized hole for the handle, then put a wedge in it to hold it in place.

Very nice job. Willy from Belgium. 👀👀👀

Great looking mallet and interesting project as always John. Thanks for making this content.

Wow, even the zero clearance insert had to much clearance :-)

Están muy buenos los videos. Soy carpintero de tiempo completo y e sacado muy buenas ideas de aqui

Muito bom gostei 👏👏👏👏👏 Brazil

i was waiting for one of those shavings to go flying as soon as i saw that table saw fire up

Me when i find a piece of stick and a pocket knife alone:

Skillz

We've all seen your band T-shirts over the years. That music at the end just doesn't seem like "you" somehow. Just saying. Beautiful mallet. Enjoyed watching, as usual and "liked."

Great video, thank you for posting. Is there a reason to not Tung the inside of the mallet head and the handle?

Anyone else wish he would have left the top as live edge?

EXCELLENT DESIGN! WHAT FINISH APPLIED? THANKS!!!

Just updated my patron for 5$. I love your work. Keep it up!

The mallet is very nice and simple. Good work! I wish you well with the "Mob" but the last I had looked it is way more expensive than I can justify. I've also noted that you can no longer find out how much it is to join, before you join! Sorry John, but I don't trust sites like this. If you're selling something, put the price out front. In addition - Exactly what are you supposed to do with the "stuff" on the "Mob" site - From the Terms and Conditions. "Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Makers Mob's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);" Based on that, I guess we're supposed to look at your stuff, say "Wow" and move on. According to that wording, one is not allowed to do anything with the material. I've already unsubscribed from Jessi's feed because it's just turned into commercials for the "Mob", hoping the same doesn't happen here. Sorry for the rant, but needed to vent!

Tap that!

5:30 Come in!

Hello John. I was wondering why you finished the mallet when assembled rather than in two separate parts? Also, was the head made from spalted wood? Would spalted wood be too soft?

thinking of using Crepe Myrtle for the head... thoughts?

Those triangular bevels are strangely satisfying. You've got some sexy bevels there John.

@2:04 the disk stopped spinning by itself?? How can it be? Great video as usual @John Heisz

It's the fear of it breaking

In many ways this mallet is like Jessica Simpson. It’s simple and beautiful. 😂

Is the closing music a version of Driving on 9?

You don't strike me as one who "plays well with others" but gl, hope it helps that cash flow!

I always enjoy your videos. I made a couple mallet heads the other day out of hdpe. How did you come up with the 2 degree angle? Personal preference or based upon length of handle?

Does wood grain direction matter?

What was the finish applied at the end? You seemed to not mind touching it with bare hands, so may be some kind of mineral oil or wax?

Надо про верстак показать система быстрого зажима супер🤔

Me gusta el juego

Very nicely done!! Finally an easy tutorial. Also, very generous and useful plans. Thank you

what was the scraping tool used for the handle?

When you were trimming the stock for the mallet head on the table saw, I was literally holding my breath! Cutting a very small piece of dense wood without support except your hands on a saw without a guard…! Not a good look for some, John! Anyway, nice job on the project, sir.

прекрасно , звук ручного инструмента, когда нож режет древесину

Buy some carbide forsner bits they wont rub and burn

That's a beautiful mallet, love the way the head can't fly away. I thought you declined your invitation to the makers mob? They must have really wanted your skillset. Best of luck with courses I'm sure they will do well.

Maple?

Would it not be nice to have a very soft face to prevent damage to any wood you may knock on?

243 views and 29 likes ! REALLY ! IT'S SOO EASY TO SMASH THAT THUMBS UP !

Hmm - so you can only get the free plans if you are not already signed up?

Why is there no price for the Makers Mob on the web site? How much does it cost? I don't want to waste time filling in forms with my info if I can't afford it. Also any time a company isn't forthcoming with a price, It makes me think there is something shady going on. If everything is legitimate, why hide the cost? Surely they think the service is worth it. Also will we see less videos from our favourite makers on RU-vid as they're busy with Makers Mob? I understand they need to make money, just asking the question.

Splayed maple = fungal and extra soft! Why make a mallet of of extra soft wood?