Carved Joiners Mallet Made From Oak Pallet Wood. A Mallet Out Of Pallet.

How I made a carved joiners mallet out of a piece of scrap oak pallet wood.
I've wanted a heavier wooden mallet for a while now, and this project was a great way to practice some Mjolnir-inspired carving..
I thought the endless Celtic knot was rather fitting for a piece of recycling.
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[@geoffallert1921]

Why can't tools be art? Cheers mate.🧙‍♂

[@anynomous2024]

Its so relaxing to watch a wood master making a masterpiece work of art!

[@michaelm9455]

Never would I bother watching a video of someone crafting a mallet UNLESS it happens in this chanel. As always impressive skills and patience. A real treat to watch your videos after a long working day.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@Frankowillo]

I'm guessing the "thumbs down" blokes are the ones no good at using their hands to make stuff. Impressive mallet. Nice job, mate.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@elfieblue3175]

Possibly the ones who smashed their thumbs.

[@MADZIA0606]

*almost like Mjølne...there is power* 💪😉

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

Wish I'd seen this video three months ago when I was trying my hand at making a mallet. Such a lovely piece.

[@freakazoid5907]

I was thinking to myself "when is he going to put 1000 brass rivets in it?" and then the video immediately shows the addition of texture behind the knots. Wonderful craftsmanship and creativity. Thank you for sharing with us, please continue to post.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Freakazoid. I might make another one with rivets in it :)

[@reaper060670]

🤣🤣🤣 Nice one mate.. He is something else with his talent though. Man he amazes me everytime.. He keeps raising the bar every time he turns out a new project tbf.. Brilliant at this game this guy is.. I don't know his name. He's been the most inspiring for me to date..

[@3wolvesrunning]

Thanks for the inspiration to get my ass up and do something today. PTSD can be a ball and chain to us old vets.

[@mkbman45]

I hear ya brother. I know that feeling all too well myself. Bad day today, helps to know I'm not alone.

[@3wolvesrunning]

@@mkbman45 Same here, my friend. Welcome home and be safe.

[@tektrixter]

I know that feeling - Sometimes you just need to try and get something done, even if it's not anything major.

[@paulwestlake4278]

Hitting things with hammers always helps doesn't it?

[@fredmetcalf]

Hear! ! ! ! Hear ! ! ! ! !

[@davearonow65]

Wow! Loved your technique for using a clamp and a rule to get an arc you can trace a curve from! I just puth that idea in my bag of tricks. Thanks!

[@adrianatorres9644]

Something about how you work that just is so calming. I usually watch videos muted, but the scraping, sawing, and hammering noises soothe me. The hammer turned out lovely. Thank you.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Adriana :)

[@mtlee75]

I read that you've been doing this for 30+ years, it certainly shows in the quality of your craftsmanship.. you do magnificent work, you're very talented. I also like how you improvise during a project, I do that myself.. using the clamp and ruler to create an ark made me smile.😊 I see that you're a bit of a poet as well. "A Mallet Out Of Pallet".. clever man. lol

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks JoJo :)

[@dima3401]

I used the Ruler clamping last week becuase I saw it here.

[@jasonstopps8517]

Maybe Thor could borrow it some time 👌👍. Good edition to your tools. Keep the good work going.

[@mexlemax3307]

Nice mallet. Certainly lasts an eternity. I want it too.

[@allanking3800]

Truly a craftsman mallet

[@orlahastings4563]

Absolutely gorgeous my good Sir. This is true craftsmanship. I love that you render the Celtic knot beautifully with the interlacing exactly right. This is a work of art and a pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much for the comments :)

[@robertryle3538]

I am glad you’ve shown how to make the hammer ! I have wondered!

[@rattleshakti]

Wow! Thor would have been proud to weild that I'm sure!

[@KeeraMoon]

I'm loving your channel. I like to accompany artisans who show their work without the need for words, just showing what you can do with simple things like pallets and scraps of wood. Thanks for posting.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Keera :)

[@johnadlam5773]

I just sit and watch your videos and get swept along by the talent that pours out of you. What a fabulous job. John

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, John. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Jason

[@davidhull1610]

Another example of 21st century alchemy...the worthless turned into gold in front of our very eyes! Top work again.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks David :)

[@georgetteanderson8980]

That's awesome. Thor's hammer so cool.

[@AlienLeader4]

Very nice mallet. Keep up the awesome work. 👽

[@EckhardReich]

Wonderfull woodworking and the next inspiration, thanks for sharing. The chissels with the twin-cherry - made in my hometown

[@EpicUpCycling]

Wonderful chisels. I really enjoy using them.

[@Melicoy]

VERY nice. I like that the handle doesnt over power the head

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@kornwoods]

wow make something special out of a simple part .. thanks for that

[@adiconstantin4598]

A noble way to treat a noble material: wood 🪵 - from the wood 🌳🌳...🌳

[@rab1957]

Now I'm inspired to make something from pallet wood. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@EpicUpCycling]

You're welcome :)

[@drunkdunc8738]

Tent peg mallet for your next glamping trip? Way too cool to have kicking around the workshop! 👍🍺

[@EpicUpCycling]

Tent peg mallet, I never thought of that. I'll have to make another one :)

[@drunkdunc8738]

Epic UpCycling make ten more , we'll still enjoy watching 👍🍺

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Awesome job!. just love watching your hands work. Thanks again

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@kathleenrobson1803]

I absolutely love this 😁

[@swirlgalaxy]

Another triumph Jason!!!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ken :)

[@S.JCarpentry]

Nice trick with the ruler and clamp

[@BbsnNbs]

I always thought these were made of a solid chunk of super hard wood that you can barely work 😅😂👌

[@tonywatson987]

Neat trick with the rule & clamp! Gonna pinch that one! You need a slitting gauge to do those border cuts, much easier and more accurate than using the knife.

[@anandarochisha]

Good Job. You are worthy.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Dan :)

[@grzegorzprocek4168]

Good job showing off. I'm impressd pozdrowienia z Katowic Poland

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Grzegorz :)

[@marshallbrummel1860]

I never thought that I could enjoy watching someone make saw dust for almost 20 minutes, but it was well worth the time. Thank you for sharing.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Marshall :)

[@AshokRaj-be7tu]

You are my favorite wood worker... Great genius.... I am becoming a huge fan of yours

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Ashok :)

[@Pipieable]

he is my favorite wood worker aswell .... I call him the "my mecanic" in wood!

[@Silly_Goose68]

Thor has nothing on you. This is an awesome mallet.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@michaelphillips790]

Epic upcycling describes you perfectly sir what else can I say.thank you

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Michael :)

[@gordaro2828]

Simply wonderful.

[@neilsargeson1695]

Sorry I have to say this. All the tools you have at your workshop. There is only two I would want from you to bring here and let me use are your steady hands. Lovely Thor's hammer. Thanks for all the fine woodwork. All the best Neil.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Neil :)

[@yeagerxp]

Nicely done 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@luciozoia6847]

Alla fine di ogni video scrivi grazie di aver guardato. No! Grazie a te di averci fatto vedere delle vere e proprie opere d' arte.👍👍👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Lucio :)

[@deliaguzman1138]

Just watching you work is a tutorial in craftsmanship.

[@paulwestlake4278]

A man of infinite patience... I'm somewhat envious. :-)

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Paul :)

[@deburgemeestervanhespedam3314]

Thanks for making, I like it...

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@johnobrien8398]

A true artisan making one off pieces look so elegant and for something with such a functional simple use wonderful craftsmanship.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks John :)

[@ivo.woltring]

Totally loved this one. Started on my own mallet yesterday including the carving and everything. Thank you for making it look “easy”. Using an old bookshelf, because UpCycling is a major part of it :-)

[@employed1000]

Well, I've been all through the videos on your site, absolutely addicted to them. My dad was a joiner, served his time at Vickers Armstong (as it was then) at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire (as it was then) He would have spent hour after hour of pure enjoyment watching them over and over as I do. I'm originally from Cumberland, yes also as it was then. Now been living in Canada for nearly 50 years. Looking forward to the next video anxiously. Take care and all the best.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks for the comments :)

[@Joe1935429]

You used a tool to make a tool that does the same thing as the tool you used to make it. Love it! Thanks.

[@bluedragonfly5]

Can you do a video on how you sharpen all your tools, especially the ones you do such precision carving in hardwood like oak.

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@bigpete4227]

The pallet master strikes again.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Big Pete :)

[@bigpete4227]

Epic UpCycling no worries

[@ALLinJunkRemoval]

Man I wanna be like Mike! I mean that is the best mallet I have ever seen. You sir are true artist! This is the kind of work that they used to do in the late 1800's. Thanks for doing the video's I love watching them all. I have done a lot of stuff with pallet wood but you sir make me look like an armature! Keep them coming please!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Glen. Glad you're enjoying the videos. More coming soon :)

[@user-xw6qm1gy6g]

Очень красивая, достойная работа! Каждый ручной инструмент красив, но вот такой, авторский, украшенный резьбой - особенно. Даже не хочется именовать это творение просто киянкой. А с другой стороны - красота должна окружать человека в повседневной жизни, в любых мелочах и деталях Не сомневаюсь, что работать такой киянкой приятно вдвойне Спасибо❤

[@jerrybrown7433]

Great ,cheered me up.thanks

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jerry :)

[@deejayboorer]

Wow that's looks awesome

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke für's Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading!

[@EpicUpCycling]

You're welcome :)

[@alexisshoemaker66]

Gorgeous!

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

As they say in Starsky and Hutch, “Who loves yah baby?”, or was it ‘Happy Days’?...anyway, I love the hammer. Columbo would be proud.👍❤️

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jose. Wasn't that Kojak? :)

[@jamesbell3104]

@@EpicUpCycling Yup - Kojak......chuckle

[@viviancovington7813]

So cool!

[@brettwilson9181]

Love the humour at the beginning. You really produce these videos well.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Brett :)

[@markforrestsm]

Pure artistry! Taking a plank and then a little while later.. one beautiful mallet.. Bravo! Regards and blessings, Mark

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Mark :)

[@haphazzard3431]

Have you ever thought about telling your backstory of how you became such a wizard of these trades?? You are absolutely amazing to watch!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Hap Hazzard :)

[@voxna]

You SIR are an artist and thank you for sharing and helping us see pallets in a different light . May you and your family be safe and well 🙏

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Carlos, stay safe :)

[@elozano111]

Jason, thanks you.

[@pathardage1880]

Thank you. I have been enjoying this mallet in every project I have seen you do. It was a delight to watch you fabricate it.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Pat :)

[@edreynoldssr8910]

Saying Awesome does not do this justice. Beautiful creation.Saying making it doesn't cover it either.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ed :)

[@edreynoldssr8910]

@@EpicUpCycling Your welcome

[@cristianegaspar9790]

Amazing

[@tpobrienjr]

A museum-quality piece from a pallet! More than upcycling, in my mind. Thank you for sharing.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Thomas :)

[@gingers.5933]

beautiful!

[@Mad9977]

awesome work and result

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@garenne0169]

you're not only a woodworker but also an artist...congrats beautiful

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@paulstrange6654]

Love it

[@heathermacmillan962]

Wow! The detail you do is AMAZING! I haven't seen too many people who can do such effective woodwork...loved it!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Heather :)

[@mentalneil]

Awesome

[@robertward2443]

Absolutely stunning. Now where do I put my name down for one 😉 😂

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Robert :)

[@erikas974]

Me too

[@jeffgoldenberg9579]

As they say in Star Trek, "bonk bonk on the head!" Seriously, beautifully done.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@davidheard3116]

Brilliant

[@vikshaban]

Отличная получилась киянка!У вас просто золотые руки!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@xistacio]

thanks for sharing

[@lx331]

Inspiring...

[@manfromthemist1958]

amazing, Jason you are certainly gifted. everything you produce demonstrates skills, love, and care. three things we rarely see now many thanks for sharing Barry

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Barry :)

[@SparrowStockwell]

It looks really nice.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@harpshirefarm323]

Yup, you've inspired me. Not sure about an oak pallet but I know I have an oak 4x4 outside waiting for me to do something with. Absolutely beautiful mallet ❣❣❣

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@michaelwerner1836]

Every video you have I see something amazing I never would have thought of on my own. The dimpling effect with the punch is definitely something I will try. Thanks for sharing your craft!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Michael :)

[@bedepuy5184]

Thank you for all your videos.I am impressed.

[@Desmodus1958]

Awesome!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@AW-pz3qc]

Beautiful mallet! I made one years ago but it wasn't as fancy as yours...no carving, just a plain, bog standard mallet, so can appreciate your work.

[@ttmonster2468]

Are you kidding me! That is amazing👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@lyndacarter5090]

Wow. That could certainly be used as a commemorative judge’s gavel. Absolutely gorgeous, and light stain, all the better to admire your meticulous carving and design.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Lynda :)

[@erikas974]

That is just the prettiest mullet I have ever seen. I think if somebody would hit me with it I forgive him/her. 😄 I think no way I would use it only for display.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Erika :)

[@attheendofnothing7072]

Awsome job!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@mobareini4572]

Nice

[@jcarloni]

That there.... is a work of art!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Well done, thumbs up and thanks for posting.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@gallopingg1]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Michael :)

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Beautiful

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nothong wrong with a pallet mallet. Pallets are usually made of hard wood, so it is a good choice of woods for such a project. Love the relief carving and that you champhered the edges to reduce the chances of the mallet edges chipping off.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks for the comments, Thomas :)