Turning a Wood Mallet Using Carbide Tools

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

Watching videos is great. But when they are narrated like yours, instructing us beginners is the best. Thank you.

[@spwoodart]

Thank you!

[@robira1313]

As a beginner woodturner, I thank you for the excellent video! I love narrative videos where you don't have to hear the machine or loud music. Very helpful, thanks!

[@spwoodart]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video.

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

I agree 100%

[@mrutyunjayam7354]

Thank you so much. Mallet turned out to be an unimaginable piece of work. And you have covered at least 10 lessons about tools and methods and the diff between traditional tools and carbide tipped tools. Crisp and clear. Thank you so much.

[@spwoodart]

Mrutyunjaya M thank you so much and for watching, I appreciate it.

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Beautiful job might have to make myself one instead of my rubber mallet Regards Steve UK London

[@spwoodart]

Thank you sir. I use mine all the time. It’s a great addition to any shop.

[@JGV_IX]

Very nicely done and excellent presentation! Thank you for the video! Best regards all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@spwoodart]

Thank you and Cheers!

[@billrobinson8939]

Good tips. As a new turner, I need all the help I can get. I like that design and will give it a try on my next mallet.

[@spwoodart]

Thanks and for watching.

[@ShevillMathers]

On a metal turning lathe, carbide loves high speed, on centre line and a decent cut. With just four carbide cutters, most operations are possible. A circular cutter on a curved shaft is great for inside turning. Another plus is the very finish, the inserts are easily sharpened on a fine flat diamond sintered plate, not at all expensive and they retain their sharpness for a long time. 👍🇦🇺

[@spwoodart]

Shevill Mathers sure, carbide has it place in wood turning. Thanks for the info.

[@bvandenbroeke]

I am new to turning and I enjoyed your video, and I think I will get a set of carbide tools too. Thanks for the helpful advice.

[@spwoodart]

Thank you!

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

Good Video thank you , no awful music and I like the voice over, much better than trying to do it while working also we have the luxury of a much better explanation of what and how you do things, also the first time I have heard someone from your side of the pond use the word buggered!! I thought we only used that when something goes wrong..... thanks again. ( I'm UK although live in Spain)

[@spwoodart]

Sitges Villa Apartment Hello, thank you, I appreciate it. I have traveled the globe, so I may have picked it up in U.K? Cheers!

[@ron5935]

I turned one of these last week and must agree the handling and comfort of the shaped handle is superb. Mine was my own design without seeing your vid and it is amazing how similar they are.

[@spwoodart]

Thank you Ron, I know what you mean. The comfort is superb. I use mine all the time around the house. Thanks for watching!

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

Just received a carbide insert and I'll be making a tool. This was helpful. Thanks!

[@spwoodart]

Jimmie at Stuart Arts thank you and thanks for watching.

[@oldcodger3509]

Great video, although I would hate damaging the finish on the 'shop mallet'... Thanks sooo much for showing us how to 'step by step' which I appreciate VERY much! Looks like the perfect mallet for wood turners!!! Again, THANKS so much for the great video and your description of what you're turning and finishing the final product! Safe turning to you and yours ALWAYS!

[@spwoodart]

Old Codger hi, thanks so much for watching and for your kind words, I appreciate it. Stay safe as well my friend.

[@angusga]

I use a maul like this daily. Mallets are hammer headed; mauls are cylinder headed. The tapered head is great, and the degree of finish beautiful. I would have made the diameter of the front end of the handle smaller, the same as the back end. This will significantly reduce fatigue in your hand and forearm when using it to carve anything where you use repeated blows. You can hold it in a loose cross grip and throw the mallet when the handle is shaped smaller in front.

[@spwoodart]

Sounds good! This video was several years ago, but I still use that ash wood mallet in the shop, no issues other than a few dents. I do want to make a smaller one too. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@harveygoodman8078]

Good video!!!

[@spwoodart]

Thank you!

[@woodfather]

Thanks for the wonderful detail, I'm making my first mallet this weekend, really glad I found your channel! 👍👍

[@spwoodart]

Good luck with the mallet, fun project and useful tool. I use my mallet all the time.

[@Tomcarterford]

As a beginer....thank you so much, your video and skill are amazing,

[@spwoodart]

Tomcarterford thank you so much and for watching. Wood Turning is amazing.

[@norm5785]

Nice job, how has it held up? Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@spwoodart]

Thanks! It has held up really well. I still use it every week. The Ash wood was an excellent choice. Thanks for watching! Cheers my friend!

[@jackmaravola2496]

Sperus, you did a great job....! Looks to be quite comfortable. Thank you for sharing....!

[@spwoodart]

Hey, thank you. It is comfortable. I made this video awhile ago and have used the mallet quite a bit. Its held up great. It has a few dings, but that's to be expected. The only thing I would change is to put one flat side on the handle end so it doesn't roll on a table. Thanks for watching. Cheers my friend.

[@naorshachar]

hi sperus that's a nice one keep on posting videos i realy like the painting videos that you did shachar

[@spwoodart]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

[@nighteagle317]

Very nice mallet.

[@spwoodart]

Thank you!

[@jamescomstock571]

Awesome video very therapeutic

[@spwoodart]

Thank you!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Very nice indeed.

[@spwoodart]

Thank you!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Tip: Because this mallet is going to get abused, an oil finish like Watco would have been a better choice. Use the poly finish on things that just sit around. The shape of the mallet turned out great.

[@spwoodart]

Hi Robert, sorry for the delay, your comment was blocked for some reason and I had to approve it. Watco danish oil would have been a good choice. I will try that out next time. So far the mallet has held up well, just a few dings, but that's to be expected. Thank you and thanks for watching my friend. Cheers!

[@kennelson7591]

Nice Job looks cool.

[@spwoodart]

Thank you

[@SteveCarmichael]

Nice video and mallet! I might try making one of these.

[@spwoodart]

+Steve Carmichael Thank you so much. It took me a few years to finally make one and I have to say I wish I would have made one earlier. Its a great addition to my shop and fun to make. I am differently going to make another one in a smaller size, hopefully from Lignum vitae wood.

[@SpeedysWoodshop]

Looks great

[@spwoodart]

Speedy's Woodshop thank you sir!

[@bettycushing9239]

Hi I am BC and I also need a malley how long should I make it? also is hickory a good hard wood to make a malley out of?It looks like you started with a 4x4 maybe 10" long?BC

[@spwoodart]

Hi Betty, my mallet is 10” long. I did start with a 4x4” block of Ash wood. You could use hickory, but it would end up with a bunch of dents. Depends what your going to use it for, chisels, etc. Hickory is a hard wood with strength and great shock absorption. It’s often used for tool handles. thanks for watching.

[@peterboyd6958]

It looks good but I think I would have rounded the top and bottom of the mallet! It would avoid sharp edges when hammering and chipping out!

[@spwoodart]

Peter Boyd hi, thank you. That's a good idea. I was actually thinking that at the time. Luckily it hasn't chipped and held up well so far. It does have some dents now. Thank again. Cheers!

[@synergyjohnwv]

Nice work and very descriptive about the turning tools... well done sir Also is that the 10in. or the 12in. turncrafter lathe that your using.

[@spwoodart]

John Parker thank you! It's the 10" lathe. Thank you for watching my friend.

[@jrneff9773]

wood old baseball bat be useful lumber ?

[@spwoodart]

I believe old bats are made from Ash wood, Hickory wood, or Birch wood. I would say Ash and Hickory could be used for a mallet.

[@user-zx6xv3rc1v]

Ничего не понимаю из разговора, но и так все ясно...😁

[@spwoodart]

Hi, let me know if I can clear any confusion.

[@samp1394]

Is it possible to have to may tools ?

[@spwoodart]

Sam P I don't think there is such a thing as too many tools. Lol thanks for watching

[@mikeshearn8925]

Ha, ha, never

[@chrisrowley4732]

No, but too little space is a thing...

[@The14yearoldmechanic]

Why is he barefoot at 17:26

[@spwoodart]

It was hot while sanding. lol No, I believe it comes down to one word, laziness.

[@julieromatoski6864]

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