Making a Leather Maul

In this video I make a stacked leather handle maul.
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[@greatodinsraven]

This is my kind of channel. Making quality tools with metal and other materials. Too many people these days can’t do things like this. They don’t know how to use a metal lathe and other tools to accomplish quality results. Good work!

[@greatodinsraven]

I’ve never seen a router bit used on a toolpost like that. Very creative for something like brass!

[@caploader111]

That looks as good as a Barry King maul

[@dean_duplantis]

The nut is just a 10/10. Whole video was great

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Dean! 😁

[@richardkatzman2066]

Absolutely fantastic machining work. Love it! You make a beautiful Maul.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you Richard and thanks for watching!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

I had a sneak peak and I'm still blown away! The only thing cooler than the mallet is watching you make it - truly amazed by the variety of skills! And the Sub - Scribe was perfect touch!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Ethan and thanks for watching!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

I was so confused watching this.I was completely captivated but none of it was registering in my brain. When you started turning, I actually had to start all over because I thought it was leather and I had no idea you could sand or turn leather. I got further confused by the white plastic looking bar and the giant bar of soap. I understood NOTHING, yet I could not look away! That is how videos should be made!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Richard! I guess I should do a little more explaining things as I go lol!

[@makerscatchall9257]

Wow! Great job this really came together and looks incredible!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@wireworker61]

Just amazing!

[@g-palloyd3600]

Equipment that many of us can only dream of! Great video.....thanks

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Lloyd!

[@MakerCuisine]

They don't call you high caliber for nothing, 🤘 awesome job austin

[@LTDWoodworks]

First time ever seeing someone turn leather. That’s pretty cool! Great job!👍👏👏

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks man!

[@KirstiePervinDavies]

This is awesome. First time seeing leather being turned. Impressive looking mallet, great work. 👍🏻

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you Kristie. Its very satisfying to turn!

[@EricMeyerMaker]

This is fantastic!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you Eric!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very beautiful I have always loved lertter stacked handles

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Jared!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

High Caliber Craftsman ur very welcome my friend keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work can't wait to see what is next

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Really nice build some interesting techniques. Came out nice

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

This is so cool! Like others here, I had no idea you could turn leather like that. Plus, making your own acorn nuts was cool to see too!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AndyCPugh]

That's a real beauty!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you Andy! I really appreciate it!

[@tfturning]

Really intrigued me on insta this one, turning leather ay? Who'd have thought lol. Very nice job!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thats right up your alley! You should give it a try!

[@tfturning]

@@HighCaliberCraftsman I might just do that :)

[@DawsonKelly-uy7si]

Very cool

[@jacobdaugherty4052]

Nice work. Glad you went with the shop made acorn nuts. They really set it off

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Jacob! They sure are a lot more work that way lol!

[@asylumjk]

Amazing! Great job!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danielirvine7468]

This is epic I want one

[@dodgemanolaf4426]

Ohhh, das ist mal eine gute Idee! Sehr schönes Video. Natürlich ist der Hammer ein Traum. Vielen Dank für die Inspiration👍👍 Grüße aus Germany ✌️

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@homemadetools]

Excellent work as always. We posted this video on our homemade tools forum this week :)

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@XDIY]

Wow.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

That is nuts that you made your own nuts!!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

😂 getting nutty around here!

[@richardkatzman2066]

Fantastic job! How do you make the white plastic into a round shape?

[@BearMaked]

Very nice! Though I feel like I've maybe seen someone else turn leather before.... Just can't think of who? The mail turned out FANTASTIC, and video did an excellent job of showing it off.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Justin! And thanks for the tips on turning leather! 👍🏻

[@BearMaked]

@@HighCaliberCraftsman of course! Happy to help you make things that are much nicer than what i make 😂

[@V3leathercraft]

I have made a maul with 3" nylon cylinder. but with wooden handle. I didn't know it can made of leather. I also made the same mistake, there shouldn't be a dome nut on top. It should be plain flat. b'se i didn't getba flat top bolt with 2" round plate😥 Have to make one more

[@braddobson2060]

Fast forward is no replacement for good editing

[@gorevahramian6119]

Awesome just like Barry King ))

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you! They were my inspiration for this build!

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Damn…so nice

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@shahjibaloch5820]

Link for nylon cylinder for maul

[@aweirdguynamedjeff]

First, YEEEE HAAAWWWW! Next, very sweet project it turned out fantastic! Last, the sub scribe was neat!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Jeff!

[@Kolokotrones]

A little late yet I have to ask, how much weight at the maul end did this end up being? Was it enough or did you re adjust the brass washers to adjust?

[@ColtFacer]

Yeah, some thick bois! Also want to but don't want to know how much for a pair!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Colt!

[@randyhay5178]

I have downloaded several of your videos to watch later, but tried a dozen times to download this one on the leather maul and it gets stuck and won't download. Not sure if it's on my end or your end, but I would really like to get it. Thanks

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Unfortunately thats something I have no control over. KZbin might be able to help. Thanks for watching!

[@ArcticFlies56]

Great lathe work. I have a 12x36 wood lathe. I was going to get into metal lathing but things happen and time was not on my side. I continue to enjoy the wood lathe when I can. Very nice leather crafts mail. Did you build it for leather crafts or for sale?

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Hey Richard! I made it to use and it has become my favorite tool for leatherwork over the past year or so. Thanks for watching!

[@michaellaico9335]

Awesome, loved watching this!! Very cool. I am a woodturner and work a little with leather. I want to turn my own maul, where did you purchase the nylon?

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

It’s UHMW from McMaster carr. Thanks for watching!

[@michaellaico9335]

@@HighCaliberCraftsman thank you

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Shiny nuts you got there!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

I should...I spent hours polishing them 😂

[@jamesriddle3220]

Who is the maker of your wood lathe? Jim

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Hey Jim. It is a Delta commercial version made in the early 90's. Thanks for watching!

[@heyimamaker]

How was the leather to turn? 9:14 so cool!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

It turned pretty well and the shop smelled fantastic afterwards lol!

[@heyimamaker]

@@HighCaliberCraftsman Better than cutting fluid?

[@brandonjames4675]

Now make a tapered one!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

I made one after this build. I feel like the one I made could use a steeper taper. Any idea what the normal angle of taper they are?

[@brandonjames4675]

Honestly I don't have any tools to help measure mine. But you could check on Amazon at some mauls that are tapered and see the specs on them.

[@shahjibaloch5820]

Link for nylon cylinder for maul

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

McMaster Carr