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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[@riskyruski69]

Incredible use of hand tools and techniques, bravo comrad!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@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 :)

[@geoffallert1921]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@Mela-n1w]

​@EpicUpCycling Solo uno che ama quello che fa può dare risposte così! Penso che tu possa considerarti una persona molto appagata professionalmente, anche se il tuo dovesse essere solo un hobby (cosa cui non credo)!

[@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 ! ! ! ! !

[@alzathoth]

a man that can make his own tools is truly a master crafter. :)

[@sylviawhittington7877]

So he,s going to make a mallet,won't be any old mallet.still surprised me.Lovely to see every day things,made beautiful.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Sylvia :)

[@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!

[@MADZIA0606]

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

[@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.

[@aot9644]

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 :)

[@nidge2822]

You have a great talent my friend ,fantastic mallet 😊

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks 🙂

[@scottperine8027]

The mallet of All mallets!!!

[@anynomous2024]

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

[@ugurtank6200]

it's amazing sir. hi from Türkiye

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :) 🖐

[@Melicoy]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@JustAnotherPlayr]

Your imagination mixed with your master craftsmanship is incomparable!! I can't tell you how inspiring your work is!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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

[@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 👍🍺

[@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.

[@jilldavies7094]

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful". (William Morris). This mallet is both.

[@EpicUpCycling]

That's a wonderful quote :)

[@grzegorzprocek4168]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Grzegorz :)

[@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 :)

[@swirlgalaxy]

Another triumph Jason!!!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ken :)

[@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 :)

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

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

[@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!

[@yeagerxp]

Nicely done 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@SparrowStockwell]

It looks really nice.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@michaelphillips790]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Michael :)

[@paulwestlake4278]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Paul :)

[@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 :)

[@МихаилБерлизов-р5ж]

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❤

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@bigpete4227]

The pallet master strikes again.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Big Pete :)

[@bigpete4227]

Epic UpCycling no worries

[@kathleenrobson1803]

I absolutely love this 😁

[@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 :)

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

You're welcome :)

[@brettwilson9181]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Brett :)

[@deliaguzman1138]

Just watching you work is a tutorial in craftsmanship.

[@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 :)

[@allanking3800]

Truly a craftsman mallet

[@vikshaban]

Отличная получилась киянка!У вас просто золотые руки!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@bedepuy5184]

Thank you for all your videos.I am impressed.

[@S.JCarpentry]

Nice trick with the ruler and clamp

[@anandarochisha]

Good Job. You are worthy.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Dan :)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@mexlemax3307]

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

[@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 :)

[@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 :)

[@robertryle3538]

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

[@Mad9977]

awesome work and result

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@Peanutbuttercup8980]

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

[@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 :)

[@jcarloni]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@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.

[@heuwel]

A real piece of art from scrap wood...well done

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Robert :)

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@B.B.1961]

Absolutely brilliant! Well done.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Russell :)

[@ttmonster2468]

Are you kidding me! That is amazing👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@moniquethe0G]

Mini Mjölnir. Very cool.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you Monique :)

[@garenne0169]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@deburgemeestervanhespedam3314]

Thanks for making, I like it...

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@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 :-)

[@piratetaylor29]

I'm not at the end of the video yet. You're just starting to skech out the design on the handle. But I'm excited to see if you burn the wood to seal it and make the carvings pop. So cool. You should teach a class. You'd make nice money doing it too. Videos are a great source of ideas to try but hands on with explanations on why or why not, priceless.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jessi :)

[@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 :)

[@dianegreen6635]

That is the coolest hammer ever. You should make a couple and sell them on your site. Love all the detail you put into your projects. Thanks

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Diane :)

[@erikas974]

Definetely I would buy one and frame it and hang it on the wall.

[@Grace_x68]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@robertward1701]

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

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Robert :)

[@erikas974]

Me too

[@mikeknierim1618]

My 7 year old son watched this with me. He said “WOW!” He wants to make one now! Great work as always!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Mike. Great to hear the youngsters getting inspired :)

[@charlesknight3204]

Kind sir ... You did not build a mallet; you created a work of art!!!!! Spectacular!!! Absolutely magnificent!!! Again, please keep the videos coming!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all things great and good!!! Take care, be safe, all my best and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas, USA. PS: Could we have your first name, please? Again, God bless!!! Chuck. 🤠🐩🖖✝️🐩

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much Chuck, all the best from over here in the UK, Jason :)

[@charlesknight3204]

@@EpicUpCycling ... Jason ... sincerest greetings, warmest wishes and kudos from the eastern fringe of central Texas!!! Chuck Knight. 🤠🐩

[@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 :)

[@PeteBeardsley]

................ ^^That's me pretty much speechless^^ I really don't know where to begin. Thanks for sharing dude.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Pete, glad you liked it :)

[@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.

[@jerrybrown7433]

Great ,cheered me up.thanks

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jerry :)

[@CoastGord]

Simply wonderful.

[@attheendofnothing7072]

Awsome job!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@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 :)

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Making a simple tool into a piece of art...nice!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@shripadlale7476]

Oooh! I want one! Beautiful! Practical and Pretty!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@brownk2]

I love the simple elegance of your creations.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Kenn :)

[@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 :)

[@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 :)

[@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 :)

[@Desmodus1958]

Awesome!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@sherluthien]

Beautiful work!! I look forward to your videos. Thank you!!! Cheers!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Sher, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@kornwoods]

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

[@deejayboorer]

Wow that's looks awesome

[@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 :)

[@davidheard3116]

Brilliant

[@gallopingg1]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Michael :)

[@rattleshakti]

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

[@SilverWolfWorship]

This inspired me to make my own mallet. Thank you!