Homemade Soft Faced Mallet - Scrapwood Challenge Episode Sixteen

[@schm4704]

There's a million mallet videos out there, but I've never seen rolled up leather plugs like that. That's a brilliant idea! Well done.

[@joefaulkner8358]

Very nice build. Appreciate how you demonstrated all of the steps and incorporated high speed play to move things along. Love the mallet

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Try putting the oil in a spray bottle - heat and spray, heat and spray to build up the coating I have used this method on cooking spits and squirrel cookers to protect the steel and keep it food safe. ATB

[@Aardrijk1]

I love the craftsmanship and detail you exhibit with each and every video. I learn something each and every time.

[@TheSteveAS]

Beautiful project Neil! You work with humble, common materials, but your finished projects are anything but common! Truly inspiring to watch you work. Cheers!

[@Bikeeast]

The attention to detail like mortising the head to fit the shoulder of the handle is fantastic. It makes it look so much more finished. Great video, and I have really enjoyed this whole scrapwood series. Cheers from Canada.

[@dimidomo7946]

Total enjoyment. To me, that mallet is a masterpiece. Oh yeah, go ahead and patent that hand wave/cut wood movement...you'll make a million.

[@danielwillits2173]

Craftsmanship and videography of the highest standard. An absolute joy

[@mimiporsche]

How much sweat but also the satisfaction of a new tool to admire!!

[@JohnSmith-mv6bw]

This isn't a tool....it's art. A masterpiece, if I may say so.

[@ottiturek3156]

exellent !!!!!! a german carpenter for 45 years.

[@bobb.3023]

Wood, leather and metal put together beautifully with fine craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing!

[@amircogs]

You proofed it very nicely in your videos that nothing is scrap. Love your work

[@AkbarVsTheMachines2]

the craftsmanship that went in to this was satisfying to watch

[@williamjplummer1486]

You Sir are a consummate Craftsman. Thank you. It just shows what can be achieved with time and patience to.

[@chaplainand1]

Thanks. It looks like it would feel great in the hand, ready to work. Blessings to you and yours always.

[@phbrinsden]

Ok, 462 disliked this video. I can’t even imagine who would find something to give this a thumbs down. Very nice and creative work starting with scrap wood. Nicely done. Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas.

[@Icanfigureitoutintime]

Good God he sanded the wedges smooth! This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. You're a master of your craft man.

[@Hubilicious90]

What do you mean, I don't get it

[@eiward]

This is absolutely brilliant. And a true piece of art.

[@brandonb65]

Pask: I needed a private airplane, and I'm really excited to have made this one with a bandsaw, four screws, and 2 Rolls Royce engines. This guy is an insane craftsman. Much respect.

[@markforrestsm]

Neil, you are an absolute craftsman! Huge respect for what you do, the imagination and skill..

[@nikearth]

That's one sophisticated scrap wood mallet, sir. Interesting techniques and great looking.

[@738polarbear]

Very good job .Beautiful mallet . One small suggestion . It is always good to drill a little through hole at the bottom of the wedge slots to stop further cracking .

[@Benramin08]

Hey there! I just wanted to stop by and tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I only started watching today but your scrap wood challenges are full of creativity and ingenuity and show your skill as a carpenter and maker. Keep up the good work!

[@TheMainlinehobo]

Now that's craftsmanship! Just beautiful!

[@kurtfattig9370]

I really like that you can make your own tools. I bought a leather hammer many many years ago when I was doing luthier work. It wasn't expensive. I still have it. But just buying one doesn't seem nearly as satisfying as it looks to make one yourself.

[@jamesgray5067]

Good Project. Nice mallet. Excellent video. Thanks for not including obnoxious music.

[@timmartin8191]

Good God! You are one of the most talented fabricators I have ever seen. Keep up the good work!

[@Tailss1]

No annoying music or editing, just brilliant creations. Subbed xD

[@shackman9566]

Yes I agree no annoying music just good content.

[@alisheikh1492]

@@shackman9566thinkingly d cbco

[@AlanNeedsFriends]

I love the double wedges on top! A small detail that makes a world of difference

[@BunchiMajul]

I really hope "scrapwood Challenger" never ends! Great stuff Pask 👍👍👍

[@JjosefJjosef]

Very beautiful👍👍👍, my dear brother.good luck, God willing🖐☺

[@mikes1345]

Your scrapwood challenge videos are the most entertaining and informative of all the wookworkers i watch. Keep it up!

[@carolewarner101]

A beautiful and valuable tool that you'll use for years to come. Outstanding!

[@TheWoodWerker]

Wow Neil!...Excellent Results! Thanks for Sharing the process! I ALWAYS learn something new from your videos! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

[@glennmckay5119]

What a lovely bit of craftsmanship

[@davidlovell4390]

Scrapwood Challenge, the gift that keeps on giving! Another excellent project. Thank you Mr P.

[@JimiJimi1000]

Love,love,love this!!!!!!! Fantastic job Neil!!!! 😄🌲

[@JeanLoupRSmith]

I'm not typically a fan of the charred wood look but in this case I really like the contrast with the light handle, it has this old barrel look which works really well.

[@BruceAUlrich]

I think I'm right there with you...usually, I don't like the charred look. It worked in this instance!

[@taunteratwill1787]

We're all so happy with that!

[@bjorn.grooten]

Every time nice to see the scrapwood challange!

[@V8SKULLS]

THAT IS A THING OF BEAUTY, ITS ALMOST HARD TO USE FOR WORK AFTER MAKING IT. ITS A PIECE OF ART.!!!!!

[@Ayse-x8d3u]

I've watched all your videos, several twice, and esthetically this is my favorite.

[@maxmustermann853]

Looks really nice. Wonderful piece of handwork. It's too nice to use. Well done!

[@tomnekuda3818]

If you put a few grains of coarse salt in your glue faces they will not slide when you clamp and it won't affect the strength of the bond. Very good job! I've never seen the trick with the linseed oil on the metal......I've just used cold blue for guns on mine. The shrinking of the steel around the perimeter was used by coopers building wagon and carriage wheels for a long time to set tension/strength.

[@kiliankiel1250]

Nicely done, master - it was a pleasure watching you.

[@larry097]

Every project gets better than the last! Love the contrast between head and handle. Great work 👌

[@TheWayne7750Channel]

I never thought about rolling leather up like that. That's really smart

[@ravenken]

Really enjoyed that. The pace and instructions are spot on.

[@ulgroktheorc]

Love the details like the little recess/shoulder where the handle is inserted! Your skills and attention to detail amaze me everytime!

[@_J.F_]

That is a lovely looking mallet! I am not quite sure what I would need a soft faced mallet for myself, but I do have an old leather belt that I could up-cycle, and simply owning such a lovely mallet should be justification enough in itself.

[@adg1017]

This might be my new favorite project. The aesthetic is so good.

[@hendonburgism]

For some reason the noises of sped up power tools is soothing to me.

[@glenngoodale1709]

I come here for every new video! You express excitement that myself and many others are feeling. I checked out your pictures.. they are great !

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Glenn - glad you liked the photos! :)

[@brucematthews6417]

I really love your scrap wood series. There's been a lot of great small projects presented in this series. Both tools like this mallet and items for use around the home like the stools you did. Keep them coming!

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

You never cease to amaze me! You are a wood working god!!

[@bruceg1845]

the best part of this video is the speed-up . It takes a slow, tedious process and makes it enticing

[@khiggins08]

Fantastic build. I learned several things in this video alone. Thank you.

[@LA2047]

Man I just LOVE watching these with the time lapse effect. Something about the sounds is soothing. Go figure!

[@triune_blades]

I agree! I'd rather hear the shop sounds than most music people usually add in their videos.

[@ashleybolding_]

yes! he's such a good editor. I keep being surprised at how well he does with every project but even the video, sounds and editing process.

[@taunteratwill1787]

Old fashioned craftmanship!

[@joetallon8196]

I've been watching your channel for a long time and you are the coolest uncool cool guy I know.

[@TheJusnic82]

Cant help but admire the craftsmanship

[@taos55]

Great workmanship! It is a joy watching you at your game!

[@starparent]

Amazing craftsmanship. True artist at work.

[@whitedoggarage]

Really liked the video, you are always doing little things like the charring of the wood and blackening the steel that makes it so interesting. You seem to find an endless list of things to do for the scrapwood challenge, which must be stretching you as well. Thanks again Neil.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate - glad you enjoyed it! I've got a few ideas left, I'll have to see if I can keep coming up with more! ;)

[@DeanG55]

And so, the scrap challenge continues!!

[@Etna.]

Hi there! I am impressed. Very nice idea! I don't have any idea what a leather hammer would be for, but I consider to make one like this as a dead blow hammer and one copper side. You do stuff that simply just inspires me. Regards, Etna.

[@shackman9566]

Very nice thank you again for sharing. I saw one thing you may have tried. If you had tapered the beginning of your leather roll it might be a bit tighter in the center of the mallet face. But I don't mean to sound critical it's just my nature of always looking for a better way. Have a wonderful day.

[@geoffreysecomb5305]

Another great video Neil. Beautiful work! Love the look and the contrast in finishes.

[@martinedelius]

Inspirational as always Neil! I find that it's a lot easier to polish the tube before you cut it into rings. That way you only need to clean up some burr and perhaps some occasional scratch mark after cutting it.

[@jamal69jackson77]

Beautiful mallet. Beautiful work!

[@sm4rtmouth]

Great idea and execution. Love those little details like the darker wood you used for the wedges. Rather esthetic. If you need an idea for mallet mark II , use BBs for the weight, given a little space and not packet tight, will produce a mallet almost without rebounce. This works also with a harder face material like Delrin. Very nice setting hammer, you´ll never wanna miss again.

[@BADALICE]

That was great. Beautiful piece. Love your shop.

[@VersinKettorix]

Well, that turned into one very nice tool. Beautiful work.

[@FishersShop]

Had no idea the linseed oil and heat could leave a patina like that on metal. That's awesome! Great job, Neil! Looks amazing!

[@ArcaneTinker]

Just like a cast iron frying pan.

[@bymitten1]

Any metal? Brass too?

[@ArcaneTinker]

@@bymitten1 you've seen door handles or cabinet hardware sold in the color "oil-rubbed bronze"? That color comes from a time when oil was rubbed on hot bronze to get a color similar to that. It won't be black, but it will be dark. Try it on a chunk of brass next time! Keep in mind that any oil rubbed hot finish is just that, it's cooked/polymerized oil on the surface and it will wear off with abrasion, just like paint will.

[@samueltrachsel8986]

Always pleased to watch your work !! Just Woaw !!

[@bymitten1]

@@ArcaneTinker thanks for the informative reply! I made a chess set out of stainless steel and brass (for contrasting pieces). After watching the patina being applied to the rings, I thought I could do that to the brass chess pieces! I have a few extra so I'll try it and see if I like it.

[@Ms.Nightshade]

If you don’t have the time to make one of these yourself, *Vaughan* makes an amazing rawhide mallet! Plus, the rawhide can be reversed and, when the time comes, replaced. All you need is the right size hex key (Allan Wrench).

[@BruceAUlrich]

Enjoyed that, Neil! I would have never thought to put leather rolled up and use it on end like that. Very cool! and that's a great idea with the washers for weight. I have two mallets I want to build coming up in the near future. You've given me even more inspiration!a

[@warlord8954]

A great piece of work. Nicely done.

[@colinaskey9777]

An absolutely beautiful mallet,and of course very well made,the video itself was also very well made,making it a good watch, well worth my 5 ☆ rating

[@dietmarfinster3176]

i just bought a six hundred chop saw Bought. and then I see that it works with my hands too. beautiful mallet! Greetings from Schaumburg Germany

[@gwog]

That is a seriously beautiful tool. Well done!

[@BruceBusby]

You, sir... are a true craftsman!

[@puffytsang]

Nice work, really enjoy this video!!!!!

[@VAdu56]

Super Bravo !! Magnifiquement réalisé !! Merci pour cette vidéo !

[@JoaoManFerCardoso]

Amazing pask. Simply brilliantly made

[@bumbygumby]

Your skill speaks for itself...i love that you use holdfasts 👍👍

[@909sickle]

I like your style. It's almost cartoon-like / surreal. I could imagine that mallet in a computer game or comic strip.

[@theinternetthug]

Hands down the nicest mallet I've ever seen!

[@recklessroges]

Fairly minor point, but when heating a ring for a compression fit its best to have it on an insulator, (fire-brick or old piece of asbestos roofing). Your track-anvil will wick away the heat.

[@shagunprakash8549]

Compliments for brilliant editing. This is the optimum length of such DIY videos. Not like some that reach 45 minutes... Good job overall. Subbed.

[@shredct3118]

Dude that was AWESOME. You're talented.

[@MrMGutierrez84]

This was excellent to watch. Great job Sr.

[@johnvaldez8830]

WOW! That was amazing. I really learned a lot about wood tool making in your short video. I really liked everything you did. You did a great job with the head and attaching the handle right down to leather inserts. It's a beautiful and functional tool worthy of the craft.

[@MrRackinroll]

Very very nice. Detail Detail with class. I love it

[@utahprepper8925]

You are truly a fine craftsman sir! Nice shop too. Have you ever done a shop tour video to show us all your cool tools and workstations?

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Dave! I've never done a shop tour but I am making changes around the workshop that I'll be sharing very soon. :)

[@DanGamble]

Love this technique! I never occurred to me before but I remember seeing these in my school wood shop. You know... with the wrapped leather. I'll definitely need to make one now!

[@HickLif3]

This is a great little project, one way you could add even more weight to the head would be to take lead shot and pour it in the head and put a washer on top of that then use epoxy to fill all the voids. Another way would be to melt the lead and pour it into a mold that would be the same size of the hole in the head and then epoxy that into place. Ooooooor you could turn it into a dead blow with a partially filled void inside the head and a disk after that and then the leather. So many different ways to make this hammer even more unique

[@vishwanpurandat8302]

Absolutely beautifully crafted. Keep it coming

[@derekpeterson8005]

Beautiful craftsmanship as always. Thank you for sharing your time and talent!

[@irishwitch007]

Outstanding craftsmanship.... don't see how there could be dislikes 🙄

[@donfillenworth1721]

Nice job! Interesting finish. Thanks for sharing.