Custom Mallet -

[@markhep]

That color wow looks great

[@wortheffort]

It darkens fast.

[@robertbeebe7520]

I like these videos almost as much as the instructional videos. I feel entertained as well as well as informed. Great to see an older mallet being used in the production of the new mallets. The change in color is amazing. Get them while you can people. :)

[@wortheffort]

Thanks and yes it is though the hue both beginning and end tend to limit it's retailability with non woodworkers.

[@jefflowe8994]

Awesome job. You make it look like cuttin’ butter.

[@wortheffort]

sharp tools

[@jflemingsandiego]

I just got my mallet. It sure looks good sitting next to my 15 year old eucalyptus mallet (that has seen better days). It might be too pretty to use :-) I encourage everyone to support Shawn's channel.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks now put it to use.

[@whsii1318]

I am an old wood worker, started teaching Industrial Technology in 1976. Fine Woodworking magnetize was the top technical rag at the time. The others talked down to enthusiast, in my opinion. Referring to your last two posts, and this one, there is a need for helping the noobs in the field, but a noob watching a video like this, or reading a description from "Fine Woodworking" will grow. Sharpening of course is the key to tuning, the presentation of the tool is super important, the way you approach the wood with the tool is important, BUT, seeing it done is a beautiful thing. As they say, a picture is worth... I taught, explaining all in woodworking principles, but I got the best results, by doing a project related to the lesson plan, and not referring to it, letting them see how it was done, and then answer questions. Video is great, I want to turn one... Thanks, WH

[@wortheffort]

Thanks and do it.

[@jflemingsandiego]

Spoon knife - what a great idea.

[@wortheffort]

I like the Robin Wood ones.

[@michaelrussell9890]

Shawn you are amazing and make me want to be a professional woodworker!!! I want to quit being a paramedic and do woodworking full time ! I don’t have a lathe and I wish I could get one but it’s too far out of my price range! I’ve been on dialysis for 3 years now and it’s just not possible but someday I hope. Thanks for all you do, you bring me to a peace and harmony I have never known!

[@wortheffort]

Paramedic is a lot more important than artisenal sawdust making.

[@jeffreypotter]

It is one of the most amazing woods to see such a color change.

[@wortheffort]

Yep, unfortunately it's not a hue popular with non-woodworkers.

[@KipdoesStuff]

@@wortheffort Non-woodworkers? What are those? lol

[@VencelBiro]

That piece of wood was gorgeous and the end result is perfection.

[@BobGarrett66]

Another work of art Professor! Thanks for taking us on the journey with you.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@tomcoker9882]

Another great demo showing your skew work. Thanks.

[@gaylanlee6447]

Received the mallet, I purchased from you, a week or so ago-love it-fits my hand perfectly. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@wortheffort]

perfect, thanks.

[@georgesweap7]

Nice video! Showed different stages of production for a custom handle mallet! Also showed great mastery working on a lathe! 👍

[@paulbuckeljr8870]

Enjoyable video, can't wait for next Monday!

[@rockinrswoodshop]

Seeing how well you work the skew when all I can usually do with it is make spiral catches is definitely inspiring to get out to the lathe and practice!

[@wortheffort]

I get catches too.....

[@rockinrswoodshop]

@@wortheffort Update: tried the skew again and broke the bowl with a catch, then broke the tool rest banjo with a roughing gouge catch. It has not been a lucky day for me, except for the fact that I caught both on camera and was able to get a video out for this week.

[@wortheffort]

@@rockinrswoodshop I've said many times a roughing gouge is not for bowls ( as in every time I talk about it). The skew is difficult to use on bowls as discussed. I suggest watching my "4 Cuts" video.

[@rockinrswoodshop]

wortheffort I definitely will. And I was just using the roughing gouge to get the piece balanced out, but I definitely know better now!

[@wortheffort]

@@rockinrswoodshop That's an excuse so I'm going to be very clear for you. If you are turning a bowl, if you pick up a roughing gouge and touch the material with it there is a good chance it will break and fly back and stab you. You are extremely lucky it only destroyed the wood and broke tool rest. Do not use a roughing gouge on anything but long grain (spindles).

[@TokenRing1024]

Beautiful

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Shawn, I enjoyed watching your techniques. Watching your cuts with the skew chisel were helpful. I tend too use my roughing gouge for that kind of work and can get it to create a very smooth finish but I need to learn to use skew better than I have in the past.

[@wortheffort]

Oh I"ll use the roughing gouge if the grains being difficult. I find the shape of the curve I get with the skew more pleasing.

[@wb_finewoodworking]

@@wortheffort That's good to know. Like I said, watching your technique helped now I need to practice with the skew. Thanks.

[@philipallard8026]

Beautiful piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, now to smash stuff with it.

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for showing how and sharing that, well done

[@wortheffort]

Thanks (the change of saying kept you out of spam folder this time!)

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Nice job Shawn! 👍🇺🇸

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@navret1707]

Beautifully done. 👍

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@chrisnickelson7307]

love watching your channel, I agree with the other comments very relaxing watching you on the lathe, hypnotic, just purchased my first lathe, haven't used it yet but its all set up ready to use, ……..mmmmm might make a mallet thanks for the great channel.

[@wortheffort]

thanks and do it.

[@rick91443]

Great break; enjoyed so much this video Shawn. Been out doing a bit of masonry in the hot sun. Such a pleasure finding your video...cheers...rr Normandy

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@lewisworkshop]

The master at work...

[@wortheffort]

where, was he here? I didn't clean......

[@MH-qq3kj]

Love watching you turn!👍

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@paulschmolke188]

Excellent!

[@emmycon4514]

So satisfying. Thanks for sharing!!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@yopage]

Bodark (bois d'arc) is an amazing wood. Most famous for making bows (bow n arrow). Used as a fence post it will never rot. Ultra-hard and can be sanded to a gloss finish. Fortunately, we have it growing on trees in my area. Also known as horse apple.

[@westifer566]

Always glad to see a new video from you! I recently bought a negative rake skew (Carter and son), and am struggling to master it. Needless to say, I have had multiple unplanned design modifications while attempting to learn it. Your use of it looks almost effortless, and gives me hope I may learn it yet!

[@wortheffort]

Ya, the unplanned stuff happens. Is Carter really advertising a "Negative Rake" skew? Technically all skews are negative rake so that seemed odd to me. Marketing.....

[@westifer566]

@@wortheffort To be fair to Carter, I called it a "negative rake skew, while they officially called it a 1" Skew chisel. I'm still learning, including terminology! Anyway, keep up the good work - there are a lot of people learning from you, including me. Thanks!!

[@christofix]

Nice build man, I hope one day I can turn some great stuff like this too.

[@wortheffort]

doesn't take much practice to get to the level I'm at. Look to Richard Fidley for real talent.

[@reprosser]

Nice. That looks like one of Alan's skews.

[@wortheffort]

Large one is, 1" is Thompson. Getting to where I prefer the 1" for most work but peeling is the Lacer forte'.

[@reprosser]

@@wortheffort I have one, but I learned on a round sided skew and I have not got the "feel" of the Lacer yet. Need more practice! It is a beast of a peeler.

[@blackwater4707]

Lovely.

[@wortheffort]

danka

[@markburton6522]

you are my hero

[@wortheffort]

Of course I am.

[@walterblackledge1137]

hah, We call it hedge or hedgeapple up in Illinois. Very nice work. Inspiring. How long did you let the wood cure from when it was cut until you began to work with it? thanks.

[@shaynecarter-murray3127]

Great piece! Also thanks for having such pleasant music on the video. Some crafters whose work I enjoy make their videos all but unwatchable for me with their musical choices.

[@wortheffort]

Oh, I've had poor choices for music in the past. For me it's mainly about a recognizable beat (I can't always tell) to match the video cuts too.

[@gscompton1965]

Or as we in the ohio Valley/Ky/Tenn/WV area>>>>> Hedge apple !! Gret Video brother

[@wortheffort]

Ya, lots of names. French speakers call it bois de arc or whatnot, which is where we've misspronounced it to bodark. Texas being first euro colonized by French.

[@gscompton1965]

@@wortheffort Borrowed from French bois d'arc (“bow wood”). So called because used for bows by the Western Indians.

[@RockyMountainBear]

Sure is beautiful. And relaxing. Man, I really need to get me a lathe. It just looks like fun. And so much quicker & easier, or do you just make it look that way?

[@wortheffort]

Turning is woodworking for the ADD crowd. Fast and relaxing. (That is so un-PC to say.)

[@robertbeebe7520]

@@wortheffort but so true

[@REDNECKNERDVT]

As an individual who has been diagnosed with ADHD I can attest that turning is where it's at. just bought my second lathe (JET 1220SP) and I love it. Could you do a video talking about carbide tools vs traditional irons?

[@wortheffort]

CopyGuy14 already done one. Google it.

[@woodturningguru8857]

Great tool work job well done take care. Y.N.W.A.

[@kensurratt2729]

An Artist and his work in unity. I like the non-vocal videos sometimes , I watch a lot of Turners from other countries w/o sound , can't understand them . I guess these vids are show offs ( just kidding ) you have the vision and the skill to bring it to fruition. It is Bois d'Arc French for Wooden Bow or Arc of the Wood (Bwha D Ark ) The Amerinds used to make Bows and arrows with the stuff . We also call it in NTX ..Yellow Heart , Horse Apple, Monkey Ball.... Just in case you wanted to sound snobby at your next BBQ/ Beer party. Ya'll have fun.

[@wortheffort]

Ya, but over the centuries us Texans have learned to spell bodark more properly than those snoody French. Just look at the number or streets in every town across this state that are called bodark.

[@kensurratt2729]

Ah yes, well sort of, except in some parts of NETX and parts of ETX(it's still the traditional Bois D'Arc ). Since France and Spain both claimed that area. I think the cow pokes started that Bodark stuff. (more useless info). Something really funny is "Bodark" is a Russian Werewolf Boogeyman legend, and a Russian Special Forces Unit. Regardless. I personally liked you last video better than most of the others .. A thought, maybe a couple informal relaxing vids like this might be what is needed. I was looking through your old vids and came across one on your studio (family studio?). Saw a lot of cool stuff. Your mallet video shows your technical skill. Maybe consider a vid doing a studio piece ?? front to back w/o commentary .. it's just a thought. Maybe make a prt. 1 and 2 it will kinda illuminate your artistic thought process. Then do another video or over dub original with instruction. I know you're looking to make some coin. Maybe you could generate interest in your studio collection . The studio may be defunct after your move to Weirdville , I've visited your online store which doesn't seem to have as much product. I'm sure a lot of things have changed in 7yrs. Just puttin' my nose where it don't belong.

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

What kind of wood turning machine, the thing that turns the wood is a good investment for a beginner, i looked in your playlist but didn’t find a video on that subject. I live in Flanders, Belgium

[@wortheffort]

hendRIK arQiteKt I cover that in the turn your first bowl video.

[@sheadberg]

What is the reason you use the wrench to measure the handle?

[@wortheffort]

consistency

[@jimmylovesbikes]

Absolutely beautiful! Of the many mallet videos I've watched, plus the dozen or so I've made, I find your turned mallet design to be my favorite. You're such a skilled turner, making it look easy. I make it look hard LOL. By the way, is the finish you use in this video linseed oil, then beeswax?

[@wortheffort]

Walnut oil then beeswax

[@jimmylovesbikes]

@@wortheffort Thank you boss. Mallet (and awls, and spinning tops) production is so fun. You're such an inspiration. And I'm finally getting the hang of the skew chisel. Merry Christmas.

[@triplebam9833]

Great video. I have a question if you find the time. I've watched your video about getting a supply of wood coming in, from Craigslist to downed trees and so on. I don't have too much luck in my area, do you have any other suggestions?

[@wortheffort]

I provided a lot more examples in the video other than craigslist. I'm sure your area has arborists or a forestry department.

[@stephenlandry4351]

Just a couple of other suggestions, Find where the local electric utility is trimming trees. They trim every day somewhere. Find where a new subdivision is going in. Usually there are trees that have to be removed. And finally, check for any road widenings. Trees always have to be removed in the process of widening roads. Good luck!

[@triplebam9833]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@Mike1962nz]

Have watched the video on making a customised mallet. I’ve looked for the PDF Guide on your site but it goes to a dead link. Any chance of posting it here or fixing the link. Cheers.

[@wortheffort]

Mike Kennedy I never made plans nor had a link to plans. When I have dried bodark I sell actual mallets. See my other video on mallet design and you’ll understand as each is different. Customized for user.

[@davec8500]

What size is the wood and what type is it?

[@wortheffort]

It's bodark and there is a link in the description to my page with all other pertinent information as size is dependent upon your hand.

[@rickdafler2515]

Wonderful! Another week and two more coats of wax and I’ll be using mine. That is if I can bring myself to actually let it tap something. 🙄. THANKS!

[@wortheffort]

In the words of the hulk, "SMASH AWAY".

[@fredtew4162]

I need one badly and dont have lath

[@wortheffort]

Don't need lathe, See other video on making mallets.

[@TheClintmetcalf]

Bodark (Osage)? I work in it a lot, hard as rock in a couple years

[@wortheffort]

My favorite

[@paulstubbs1815]

What happened to your Jet 1642?

[@wortheffort]

Gave back to sister.

[@markburton6522]

oou da man

[@wortheffort]

i da man.

[@garymaynard7562]

Masterpiece ! >>> Hammer M Done..........

[@wortheffort]

Thanks?

[@roberthornwoodturner]

You make the skew look like it is effortless! Not true, as we all know.

[@wortheffort]

10 minutes of dedicated practice and it'll be a lot easier.

[@JohnnyUrbanWoodsmen]

@@wortheffort I agree. A couple of years ago I bought a Harbor Freight lathe and a set of their chisels, even though their tools aren't the best; but for my first time using a lathe I wanted something affordable. So with a month of watching turning videos and determination and and hour learning my lathe, I was turning out spindles, finials, large chest pieces, etc, I even made my brother a maul/mallet using green apple wood from the backyard and my favorite tool was the skew because it left the wood nice and smooth and needed little to none sanding. Thank you Wortheffort for your videos and your great teaching style.

[@HMaktoum]

Silent video ... great work but I prefered talking

[@wortheffort]

One of those damned if ya do damned if ya don't. These "MakeItMonday" videos will likely all be silent.