Building Beautiful Wooden Mallets!!! How To // Woodworking // DIY

How to build a beautiful hand made wooden mallet. Curly maple, cocobolo, rosewood. Woodworking How To.
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[@FishersShop]

Wow wow wow, Chris! What a beautiful set of mallets! And again, your craftsmanship astounds me. I would have broke down and used the miter saw and table saw almost immediately. I love that spalted maple handle, gorgeous! But the other elements that you put into each one really set it off from the typical "pretty mallet" build... like the hand-made brass transition and the protruding wedged mortise with the chamfer. But mainly it's just a stellar choice of wood that sets it apart from the rest, you really made some awesome decisions and the design is perfect. I was so excited to see my sticker slapped up on your cabinet! Thanks for the shout out! I just hope I can live up to the hype, haha! Give Utz another bone from Fisher's Shop. :)

[@johnironside9983]

I thought your dog was a wooden sculpture at the beginning and thought "damn this guy is on another level" lol. Beautiful unique mallets sir and thanks for the free tips. I'm building my own style of mallets today and people like you who make amazing art out of nature are always a great inspiration 😁

[@KaMa4804]

you're right

[@Socrates458]

Fisher’s Shop was the first subscription I added since 2015. I was won over by the wholesome humor, a subtle Christian presence, and I’m also a Michigan native who (sadly) moved away. I’ve shared the videos, downloaded his plans, and when talking to my dad about it he immediately recognized the name and said he knew the Fisher family. Chances are I’ve met this master woodworker in passing and if I did I missed an awesome opportunity to learn his craft in person.

[@natedill9180]

It sucks that you live in a neighborhood like that’s with upper class people cause it looks all cookie cutter clean and has people who watch everything you do. That sucks. Most Americans use to live in amazing places but I’m not a fan of neighborhoods unless it’s a blue collar relaxed neighborhood that doesn’t care how many inches your freaking grass is. It’s nature for god sakes lol

[@karlabuh2226]

I love them both but definitely for display only. But that’s just me. I’ll be making some. I love to work with wood. When my dad passed away I asked my mother how they (equipment) he had everything. She said it’s obvious Kerry gets it all. Three girls we all worked with it. Needless to say we were crushed. And the golden boy wins again. He got everything of my dads motorcycle etc yes we rode them too. I didn’t usually talk back to my mother but couldn’t help saying. “Mother are you kidding? It’s not eighteenth century we can vote now too! She cried I let it go. 😭I still can’t believe it. I can’t afford to buy it brother won’t sell it. My father has been dead nine years and bro has done nothing with any of it. So men out there please think of your daughters.

[@1guitarlover]

Hey Chris, gorgeous mallets! One advice, the Germans have a saying which translated means "Life is too short to drink a low quality wine." Thus, we can apply the same idea to your mallets. Just use them and enjoy them. As they get older, thru normal use, they will reveal their true beauty. Cheers. :)

[@silvermediastudio]

Absolutely. It's nice to make a decorative piece... but it's also nice to work with the best tools available. Both functionally and aesthetically. As a guitarist, you know, you gotta play those vintage wooden archtops and hollow-bodies, it keeps them alive!

[@carochiqui1]

@@silvermediastudio So true! And the same is true with violins. Those Stradivari that just sit in vaults start getting stiff and if not played, they won't sound the same in a few years. That's why they started to lend them to a few select artists.

[@paulbateman5769]

What a good way of looking at it. The worlds most expensive violin is played by a woman who's name escapes me as the guy who purchased it wants it to be played

[@tompfarrell]

The worst thing about finding channels like yours (and there are not many) is that after a day or so I've watched everything - I can't stop. Sensational work from the design to the finish. Congratulations.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Hahaha Thanks Tom, Yea I heard you. I have several cool projects lined up so keep an eye out!

[@tektonwooddesign3390]

Huntertown Woodworkers Club, Huntertown Indiana. They’re open 6 days a week. During COVID times they have only online sign up but before they would do weekly classes that has helped expand my skills. I also learned how to turn in this club and enjoy it too! I bought a JET bench too large and have made quite a few pieces on it and a ton of pens.

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

Man these are beautiful, you'll still have into your retirement. That's the thing about our trade is that we build pieces that last a lifetime and they reflect where we were at when we built them, our skill level at the time, how much money we had to spend, what tools and equipment we had, etc. Thanks for the great video mate.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

One Man Band Woodworks thanks bud, that's a very good point! And I totally hope they are around or passed down to my kids or grandkids

[@AJsWargaming]

One of those would be an awesome gift for your friend who is teaching you how to use the lathe. Nothing better than giving back to a friend.

[@jcfigueroa8624]

I though that at the end of the video he will give one of them to his friend. It will be an awesome gift.

[@zootgirls3510]

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[@timothyvolkers5343]

I was having the same thought

[@davem.5147]

Absolutely the most stunning pair of mallets I have ever seen, and I am 70 years old. Excellent craftsmanship! This two mallets warrant art exhibit showcase.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Dave. I really appreciate that. I am definitely really proud of them.

[@jukeboxhero1649]

I'm 50 now. In '97 I took a chunk of dogwood tree and cut it down into a rectangle and drilled and chiseled a hole through it and used a wedge to keep it in there. And it worked great for chiseling. I didn't refine it or treat it. Just used it as it was. No glue. Most of that stuff stays put anyway. That spalted maple one was cool looking

[@kelly171a]

Gorgeous mallets and love your shop buddy. They don't call them man's best friend for nothing.

[@ZHFabrications]

All around great work Chris! Videography, voiceover, content--It's all there. Beautiful work!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

ZH Fabrications thanks bud. I’m getting a little better with these videos. I really wanna branch out and make some really creative stuff like you do too!

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

possibly the best mallets I've ever seen

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you. much appreciated!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Agree!

[@rgarrett0811]

Dylan's DIY Workshop hands down

[@dawnlambe8601]

I like them both, but REALLY LOVE the one with the darker head and the lighter handle!!! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@22busy43]

I love that this was done with mostly hand tools, instead of thousands of dollars in power tools. I like the spalted handle, but prefer the overall contrast of the curly maple.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Outstanding, once again!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

King's Fine Woodworking thank you sir!

[@MrMatthewzeito]

King's Fine Woodworking Love your videos too! always learn something.

[@rafeer896]

unbelieveable. few things more beautiful than cocobolo and maple. nice work.

[@ericlee1624]

Poor Utes looks so sad at 1:34. You've obviously done a great job training him. Mallets look fantastic, and I really appreciate your mix of hand and power tools.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you Eric. Too many people just use power tools and are missing out!

[@DNHandcrafted]

What a great build and I love how these mallets turned out! Such beautiful woods, and I think the design is really amazing! The curves and the brass just put this over the top!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

DN Handcrafted thank you sir! That was first time messing around with brass. I'm glad I did. I think brass makes anything look better hahaha

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

I'm seeing that you reply to all the comments. That is awesome! Keep it up!

[@philz9835]

Third Coast Craftsman, I like the color of brass. It's easy to work with. But I'm an Arizona guy, the copper state. I would have done a copper accent :) Beautiful work though. I really like your style.

[@ladykay8]

@@philz9835 copper would work really well with cocobolo's color. Might be interesting to use copper wedges in the top.

[@levipeterson663]

Chris, I just wanted to let you know you’ve inspired me start woodworking! I have since subscribed to multiple woodworking channels and yours is still, by far, my favourite! Your very easy to listen to, your level craftsmanship inspiring and your videos are so well put together! Keep doing what your doing. (Also I’ve watched your bench build video at least three times cuz I just like that much!)

[@ejohnso1967]

Very nice. They are both beautiful, but the wood grain on the dark-headed one is just so amazing, I gotta say I prefer that one.

[@DIYPD]

Cannot choose! Both look stunning!!!

[@KSFWG]

Beautiful set of mallets -- just wonderful, wonderful work. Thanks for the video.

[@SteveHayes1]

Beautiful mallets!

[@lloydpittonet]

Definitely the maple headed one. The spalted handle looks so cool, but from a structural standpoint, that spalt just ain't gonna last

[@ryankitzman1351]

The curly maple is beautiful!

[@imortaldeadead]

Thanks for sharing, not only did you make some beautiful mallets you added so many helpful tips and information too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@oakleyjack7600]

Beautiful Work, you have a good eye for design.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

The Turtle Carpenter yea but you have a better name! Love it! Hahaha

[@froogyfred577]

Awesome watching, loved all the work done by hand and limited power tools!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you henry. Its a joy using hand tools for sure

[@davidkoba]

That spalted maple is incredible. If you switched handles it would have been curly maple head with a spalted maple handle 🤩

[@romanov696]

Великолепная работа! С ручным инструментом получаешь удовольствие, работа становится более интересной и внимательной! Спасибо за прекрасное видео! Удачи! И привет из Москвы (Россия).

[@OhHenrysMusic]

This whole time I've been living in Mid Michigan and had no idea there was a club! After this whole Rona stuff calms down I look forward to attending a meeting!

[@JohnCooperWilliam]

Me neither! I'm just a few minutes away.

[@kenrusmisel127]

same here DeWitt is a little far but who know only a bit over an hour away as the crow flys

[@RegularSean]

That maple mallet is gorgeous.

[@TheBearGrylz]

Very cool mallets man. I appreciate that you found local woodworkers guild and actually took the time to meet with them. I know we are all quite busy, but there is a whole generation of older wood workers that want nothing more than to show us some things. It’s a win win.

[@JSaltyfabricator]

Great work man! Quick tip on filing/rasping from the machinist world: They only cut on the push stroke. Putting your focus on controlling the push stroke, and lifting the file/rasp off the workpiece on the pull will give a much cleaner cut (not that yours looked bad or anything!) and prolong the life of your tool. Try pushing with a long stroke and a twisting motion around a radius. Cheers from Victoria, BC!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks for the tips James!

[@harryiii3361]

I love all the hand cut joinery in your videos! Keep it up man

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

HarryIII thanks bud. I love doing them :)

[@GMMilambar]

That white(ish) and black handled one, is absolutely gorgeous. Not too keen on the other I'm afraid.

[@MrPaulTheG]

Awesome dog!

[@markchoitz443]

neat build, Willamette Valley Woodturning club, Salem, Oregon-Second Thursday of the month, thanks for the plug - yes you should get a lathe!

[@joeykrewson-derby127]

Hey, Ive been to the south coast wood turners club they meet in reedsport, or. Every second Saturday of each month. Haven't had a meeting for a little bit due to covid. Maybe sooner or later we can link up somehow.

[@JakeThompson]

How in the world am I just now finding your channel??? Beautiful work man!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Hey man, there are a ton of great channels out there. I find new ones all the time too and ask the same question. Im glad you found me and enjoy the videos! Thanks for the support man

[@Zamboni-0805]

They both are awesome, but if I had to choose it would be the Curly Maple one. Awesome work!

[@zaneh6224]

I have some beautiful Olive tree Mallets, but these are taken to the next level, Absolutely beautiful

[@RobRobertson1000]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[@user-xd2by2yl6q]

Knocked it out of the park! The brass is a nice accent point and transition between the two woods.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you! I agree. I love how that brass looks!אליאל בן-דן

[@chopin65]

Your enthusiasm is refreshing. So many people get negative these days. It's nice to see something positive. I am not a wood working guy. But my grandfather was. This brings back happy memories of him in his workshop. Thanks, man!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Chris, You've definitely raised the bar when it comes to woodworking mallet design, style and beauty... over the top craftsmanship... nicely done!! Best, Matt Next Level Carpentry

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Matt, much appreciated. You're doing some mighty fine work as well! keep it up and thanks for stopping by!

[@wmwalkerco]

Dude! Excellent work! You are blowin' up my friend!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Wm. Walker Co. haha I wish. There no way I can put out videos fast enough to keep momentum. But thank you friend!

[@andreassund7822]

Really nice looking mallets! You gave me a few tips on how to get started 👍

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Andreas Sund glad it helped. I didn't go super into detail, just seeing someone do it can be a big help sometimes.

[@silvermediastudio]

Great work. If you want a heavier mallet, you can bore out a wide hole in the halves, glue on one side side to create a cup, fill it with lead shot, and then glue on the other slab. You can leave the lead shot loose for a "dead blow" type mallet, or pot it with glue or epoxy for something heavy and solid.

[@williamkaufman3110]

Choosing between these is like picking your favorite child! No can do, just wonderful, and thoughtful craftsmanship.

[@StavrosGakos]

The most beautiful mallets on yt! Thanks for sharing :)

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Stavros Gakos now now. I don't know about that haha. I know Demas Woodshop makes some sweet mallets!! But I appreciate the compliment man!

[@AyoDenny]

Third Coast Craftsman demas mallets are beautiful but lets not down play these mallets they are the best that i have seen yet the organic curves to the color contrast they sir are ONE OF A KIND!!!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Very kind words Denny, much appreciated!!

[@johnconklin9039]

Those did turn out great! I don't think I could use them either.

[@toddsalmon6541]

Those are absolutely gorgeous. Curly Maple for the win.

[@scotth4259]

Awesome work. My favorite part tho was when you used a mallet to make your mallet. It reminded me of an episode from the office where Dwight is whittling a knife with a knife. lol

[@everettloftis2882]

very nice work

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks everett I appreciate it!

[@tfilokostas_7678]

Thank you for making something without a table saw

[@c.a.g.1977]

Anyone else expected Shawn James and Cali walking in at 0:42secs into the video?? Beautiful mallets Chris. Love your shop partner, Utz 😍

[@roxannegaudet8723]

I agree cannot pick one WOW!! Absolutely beautiful mallets!!!

[@toadmadhatter]

Wicked video, mallets look sweet as, yeah the brass adds something really nice to them, prefer the darker one, but they are both nice as..... but I think you should use those mallets for all you normally would do, if you built them well enough, and it looks like you did, they will just look better with age and wear and tear.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

thank you, and you make a good point, but im soooo scared too haha. I might have too we shall see.

[@MohamedAhmed-zi1ru]

5:58 Omg ... yaaaaah feed my soul 😂 i love this part the most

[@mccarthygene1758]

I`m retired and have a small shop where I perform woodturning, create musical instruments, and some cabinetry. I have a shelf full of woodworking textbooks - but I found this woodworking guide, t.co/oLg9l5gL3F . The comprehensiveness of this book is surprising. It has decent coverage on every topic.?

[@jonathonbarnes3067]

Simply beautiful. There is nothing more satisfying than using a real quality handmade tool. Awsome work mate. Look forward to seing more beautiful work

[@davec.551]

Who are the F'ing idiots who would give this a thumbs down? Y'all need to get a life! These are absolutely beautiful Chris, great job and very inspiring! Thank you!

[@BDM_PT]

Hi there from Portugal, nice mallets :D It is always nice when we make our own tools, or restore them :D Obrigado(Thanks)

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so mcuh. I love meeting people from around the world. Portugal! How cool!

[@W4ABN]

Really nice work. Makes me want to get a lathe, or build a treadle lathe.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

A treadle lathe would be so cool!

[@chrisorcutt7619]

Beautiful mallets. I think the way the light and dark woods look in the maple mallet

[@michaelbest374]

Wow dude. Those look amazing. You’ve got skill that I know people wish they had.

[@clydeulmer4484]

Warning: verbose comment :-) 30 years ago I would have agreed with you that such things of beauty shouldn't be marred by everyday use. Now, I've come to the conclusion that making -- and *using* -- beautiful tools is an essential part of the acts of creation we perform. Making something as gorgeous as these mallets into shelf queens would be a shame, IMHO. Go ahead and whack those holdfasts. Also, though I still do a lot of flat work, I'm mostly a turner -- so it was fun to see you spin stuff on that beautifully cared for old lathe. I would have assembled the entire mallet before turning the handle. A big enough chuck, extension jaws, or a jig would secure the head. A cove cut would transition from the rectangular head to the round handle; modern carbide or high-end high speed steel lathe tools can easily cope with non-ferrous metals like your spacer. Finally, beware doing much woodturning: there's high addiction potential there :-) Clyde

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Clyde Ulmer thank you for the great comment. Much appreciated and now you have me second guessing haha. That lathe work WAS addicting!!! I wish I could come get some lessons from you!

[@steveswoodworking2504]

I agree with Clyde, I'd go ahead and use them. Very awesome!

[@MrLibertyordeath]

I have to agree. I would use them.

[@AdhocHoopla]

In his most recent video you can see him using the mallets to help make his new workbench. That made me happy to see. It looks like he's attached a leather pad to them to prevent them being damaged on the striking face.

[@juiceme1121]

I agree. I'm firmly in the camp of "things are meant to be used."

[@mrlifetime64]

to die for-the cocobola is beautiful with the maple and the brass sets it off perfectly-do you want to sell that one-id buy it

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Hi Bob., thank you Im glad I added the brass as well. I dont think I am going to seel these. they are too valuable to me. gunna keep them to pass on to my grandkids someday

[@1188421]

Outstanding woodworking skills...that's all can say.

[@Kronash]

I like the curly maple, the beautiful contrast between light and dark wood

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

For sure, the light and dark always looks nice

[@firecannon1611]

"That belongs in a museum!!!"

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@firecannon1611]

do you know what movie that is a quote from

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Is that Indiana Jones?

[@joshuasoles3396]

I live in westchester ny if anyone knows one around here

[@stevemarino8407]

I'm in Putnam (Cold Spring) Josh and I'd like to know about one too!

[@sprinkleLPs]

The curly maple is my favourite. These are beautiful and now I want one!

[@coryhelmer247]

I'm from Portland MI, and just discovered your videos. I'm only a year into woodworking and only really knew about the classes at ll johnson.

[@THRobinson]

Why do you need two mallets? You should probably send me one.

[@jeremyleemakes1272]

I'm trying really hard to get into this, but building a tool you don't dare use just seems wrong to me. Give it to a subscriber if you aren't going to use it. That's like buying a pickup truck and never hauling anything heavier than a gallon of milk and some dog food. Lol. Ughh.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Hey Jeremy, Ive had several comments like this. Each person has their opinion but I look at like this. An artist creates art for the sole purpose of pleasing the eye or insighting emotion. I love woodworking and I love making beautiful things. I feel like I can make a piece of art that represents woodworking and be totally ok looking at it, and holding it and appreciating it as a beautiful thing that I designed and created. It doesnt have to be used to be useful to me. Just like many many people have old tools hanging in their shop as decoration/art. They arent be used as intended, but they are still serving a purpose for that person. Just my philosophy. And just so you know, I added a leather patch to one and use it from time to time.

[@humbertogarcia7317]

Most awesome mallets I have ever seen!

[@jkapping26]

Beautiful mallets! You're hand tool skills are astounding.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Jon. I do enjoy the hand tools, and enjoy the learning process with them.

[@leaffan72]

Thanks for the video Chris, awesome craftsmanship. I have gone through a lot of these comments, you all must have some pretty fantastic work shops, I can't believe I'm the only person with shop envy enough to ask for a video tour of Tom's shop!!

[@lbyoung8420]

That spalted Maple is just unbelievably gorgeous. Great job on these. 👌🏼

[@JimG31547]

What beautiful mallets. You are quite the craftsman and have to be proud of your work. As for picking a favorite I too love both and each one is special.

[@KensaiX]

Absolutely beautiful! I love your design choices for the shape and flow of these mallets!

[@paulbateman5769]

I love stumbling across vids like this. Absolutely beautiful I have to build me a mallet like this ( or at least try)

[@natanaeldavid9010]

the most beautiful shop ever seen, nice mallet

[@skitzochik]

that marbled handle is truly exquisite... one of those mallets to your lathe teaching friend would be a selfless act, and he'd love it and appreciate it.

[@Leonitus485]

That’s so cool Chris. What an awesome friend to have. Tom seems like he’s be a great teacher. Beautiful mallets.

[@pemtax557]

It's like choosing between two children .... in the end, you always choose both!! Beautiful work!

[@brianwigle2373]

Awesome mallets !!!! I like the lite colored one best !! Nice work...✌

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks man, Yea that rosewood mallet is sweet!

[@bretthildebrandt9250]

Thanks for sharing. I love seeing that craftsmanship is still alive.

[@DH-ry2ho]

Maple mallet is really nice. The contrast and grain patterns are what makes it stand out. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulmilano4917]

Awesome … absolutely awesome !!! My neighbor, Ernst Von Clomber, makes the traditional Wooden Steak Knifes from his homeland, across the Atlantic. He uses an exactly calibrated Lathe, and fine Titanium Chisels to produce these outrageously impressive, polished mahogany, and golden oak Steak Knifes, just like what was traditionally taken with the utmost respect, in the old country, across the sea.

[@billiewylie7212]

i love em both, but the prism look of the curly maple made me drool

[@pmdinaz]

Chris, I keep coming back to this to remind me that this is a hobby and it should be enjoyable. It just really seems to shine through here. Thanks again!

[@mickrender5791]

What a lovely pair. Who would use those in anger, not me I'd be to worried I'd bruise them. Good for decoration. Nice skills.

[@afidram]

Gorgeous! Can’t choose - great job!

[@jamesbarros950]

These are gorgeous, and i know now what I'll be making for the person who succeeds me to the East in my Lodge. (They get a gavel/mallet, and this is a great thing to give, beautiful)

[@davidbunting1017]

Quite possibly the most beautiful mallets I've ever seen! amazing.

[@sornor87]

Really nice craftsmanship. I really like the contrast in the black and white one 😀

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you, and yes that did turn out nicely

[@MrCjswim]

One of my favorite joys is making my own tools. Beautiful job!

[@BuildItYourself98]

You inspired me to create my own wooden mallet. The effect on my channel. Super movie. I'm impressed

[@pcproff]

The dynamic of the dog and hand tools only makes this now one of my fav channels

[@PastorTonyManuel]

First of all, I really like your handsaw jig at the beginning. It's so simple I have no clue why I never thought of that! The finish on the curly maple gives ya shivers!