Wood Turned Carvers Mallets

I have made a batch of wood turned carver’s mallets. Each is made from 2 pieces of reclaimed tropical hardwood. The hardwood used for this piece was originally ship dunnage used under steel that was shipped to the Port of Portland, Oregon. The joint between the 2 pieces of hardwood, attaching the handle to the head of the mallet, is a radial finger joint. I cut this joint on the CNC router. After wood turning the mallet, it was sanded to 1000 grit and finished with walnut oil.
Mallets: thinking about making more
Carver's Mallet: • Carver's Mallet
Workholding Devices on the CNC: • Workholding Devices on...
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Some of the tools used in this project
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wood turning tools: carterandsontoo...
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Milwaukee 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder: amzn.to/1WF6QKk
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[@patrik5123]

The stop motion is SERIOUSLY on point. Color me awestruck.

[@joecahill8165]

You deserve an award for your art. AND your woodwork.

[@rodgrainger9487]

I love each one of your videos. You speak so well and they're a joy to watch. I could literally watch then all day. Really cool editing and no annoying music! Thank you so much.

[@Semtex199]

i dunno anything about woodturning but i find all your videos amazing, following you for years, and its still the same pure joy to watch your projects

[@GregsGarage]

Thank you for taking us through the difference and improvements that you made in the production models.

[@GalleryBones]

I love how Frank puts as much into his projects than into his editing

[@stevetyler3016]

God Frank. I enjoy all of your projects. You have a natural easiness about you that comes through your videos. You take your time and constantly think about how to tackle each and every project. Thank you so much for sharing these projects with us.

[@bowboysam]

I used to watch your vids right away, now I save them for when I need some relaxation. And it works, he he.

[@bubbathedog7625]

Mr. Howarth's learning curve is off the chart.

[@mikeyfoofoo]

Awesome how you came up with so many solutions for speeding production, presumably to have more time for those sweet animations. Stop motion being one of the most time consuming endeavors ever. Nice job! Both turned out great!

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That is a very unusual joint. The use of the CNC to make the joint was very interesting. You really showed the versatility of a CNC.

[@stefand1614]

It is like a christmas gift every time you put out a video. My top favorite woodworker on YT!

[@mmmdesignllc]

One of your best videos yet. I tuned in not thinking that making a mallet would be “all that” but your cinematic work was A+ and the content as well. Thumbs up!

[@srv232]

... "so I made a clamp".. Wow.. I am constantly amazed at your ingenuity, Frank. Thanks and please continue your adventure. We are enjoying watching it.

[@DIYBuilds]

I love that use of the CNC. Stop motion was great as always.

[@PapiSmerf]

Don't think I've ever seen anyone take a simple mallet and turn it into a 50 step process involving CnC routered joints, multiple custom Lathe mounts, 10 grits of sandpaper and a drying rack. God I hope I have as much free time as you do when I'm your age. Right now I'm lucky to find time to throw together a table saw sled with glue and screws and a combo square.

[@ChippedBuilds]

I love how you talk through all the problems you had and how you overcame them. You are a fantastic story teller and the stop motion is always amazing. The mallets look beautiful.

[@DBO3671]

Just when you thought mallets were boring - along come Frank and his amazing mallet dance troupe. Another great vid! .. looking forward to the next one as always.

[@maehay4065]

Frank, you must have a degree in design or engineering because you are definitely the best at making so many clever wood projects and turn around and build something unique!

[@aarontash]

Stop motion on point with this one loved the way the hammer wondered onto the table

[@SterlingsWoodcrafts]

You tell a story of making like no other , love hearing you talk through all the issues and fixes you came across , and they are beautiful pieces , Thanks Frank

[@worshipwatcher55]

Are you more talented than creative or more creative than talented? I don't know, but your cup runneth over with talent and creativity. In other words, you be the dude man, you the man!

[@chadatha5560]

My favorite part of this is the fact that it includes some of the most amazing stop motion video anyone has ever made requiring skill and an unhealthy amount of patience but it's included in a video who's main point is how to make something faster. Love the video just the irony made it that much better for me!

[@idigbebop]

Genius, at designing, fabricating, cutting the waste -value streaming, CNC programming and of course editing result is a joy to watch. Thanks for your efforts.

[@ocediis]

Your problem solving skills are superhuman!

[@krisoluich9119]

Always a pleasure to watch a brilliant problem solver innovate.

[@jonathanolson4553]

I love it when you talk out your ups and downs in each iteration. I learn so much just from listening to your thought process. I don't plan to make mallets anytime soon, but watching you problem solve candidly helps me with my own work.

[@darenlindley]

Not only is your mallet incredible that some of the most amazing video editing I've ever seen! How fun!

[@MrRigmunkee1]

As usual, time well spent. Thank you.

[@burknstock]

Frank awesome film production as usual and the mallets look great! Nicely done. thank you!

[@BrenoLuna]

9:32 the level of ingenuity applied to this jig is amazing. Kudos, Frank!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Frank you are amazing. I love watching and listening to you. Thank you for explaining every thing

[@BobAmarant]

Frank, I loved the original video and watched it many times. When this came out, I made about a dozen of them with different woods and slightly different profiles. One I made had all the same dado pattern and I glued in 6 different types of wood for the fingers. Looks pretty cool. Love this new version, especially the way to make them faster. One idea, I left enough wood on both ends to do all the sanding and finishing except for 1/4" tenon on each end. Then cut both tenons with a razor saw, chisel off the tenons, then place a 2" disk sander in my drill press and sand off any remaining slight tenon. Since I use EEE and Mylands turners finish, after sanding the tenons, just rub a dab on each end and you're done. Keep up the great work!!

[@emdkent]

Finally! How can I be expected to suffer such delays from the finest creators in Oregon? Rainfall Projects finally posted last month-who understandably takes the summer off-and Frank Howarth-who posts videos which, other than Jimmy Diresta, are the only ones I not only look forward to, but watch immediately when they post. Thank you for another high quality video-that was a long 4 weeks! And I love the way the radial arm saw, in harmony with the dust collection, slices through the wood like....(pick your simile:)

[@dennischacko499]

Lot more cool stuff with this one than I anticipated

[@chrisw1462]

Have to agree with all the other comments - I've done some very primitive stop motion video, and I know how much time it takes. The planning usually at least twice the actual camera time. I normally skip along videos like this to get the general gist, and only stop to really watch the detail parts I want to learn. Yours are just too entertaining to skip around!

[@AdirondackRuby]

I find it really impressive, all the things you make...in order to make something else. The steady, the chuck modifications, all the other tools and such from other projects & videos.

[@olympus9451]

The amount of effort you put into your videos it very evident. Truly incredible

[@stretch130MFE]

76 idiots that can't appreciate true craftsmanship. Great videography and always entertaining. Thanks for taking the time to share your art.

[@pastorbmcnally]

I was completely expecting to see your little clamp come squeaking in and knock over the (bowling) mallet pins!! I also thought it interesting that while u were talking about and showing clips of the old mallet you had the light turn around like the Pixar movies!!! Nice project. Great video combining education and the thought process behind production. This video covers well both the people who would run one mallet and those who would want to do a production line. Great job on the project and the video itself - another project in itself.

[@irishRocker1]

The stop motion intro was awesome. I also loved how after making one, you refined the whole process at each stage to make production more efficient! That is the difference between a good engineer and a great engineer! Anyone can make something. It takes skill to get good at making something and doing so efficiently!

[@rbollard1]

Watched this several times over the years, its so well done, I love stop motion. I appreciate all the tedium & extra effort, Frank. Sets the bar up high!

[@drewx10]

I love watching you work! Awesome mallets!

[@xxVincentVxx]

That first minute or so must have taken forever. But man was it enjoyable to watch :3 those are some of my favorite parts of the video!

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

I feel like Frank would be amazing at anything he put his mind to, such a gifted guy.

[@walterperrault]

I really admire your thought process to solve problems along with the jigs you make thank you for making these videos

[@lisag2771]

Love the mallet. Thanks for including us in your thought processes of making them faster.

[@Insignifant]

always the best youtube days, those frank-made-a-new-one-youtube-days. thanks!

[@careykitson1155]

Frank awesome video! The stop motion in this one reminded me of the traditional Christmas shows that featured stop motion of the time. Beautiful mallets.

[@greenmachineman7]

Your attention to detail and process improvement are really impressive. Thank you for continuing to make and publish videos for us all!

[@dalejones4186]

Hi Frank. You are truly a designer and a Maker. Thank you for sharing.

[@eherlitz]

Put some magnets on the underside of that fence, it'll help you to hold it in place temporarily when adjusting and clamping! Nice vid and project as always Frank!

[@frankmakes]

I like it!

[@xpogosam9690]

I love seeing projects through your eyes because you always have unique ways of approaching a task that in a million years I never would've thought of. I also love the detail and effort you put into your videos and the creative ways of capturing each shot.Truly the Casey Neistat. I always get excited when I see you've uploaded.

[@joshc5339]

The mallets turned out (pun intended) beautiful and the grain of the wood is amazing!

[@benjaminmuirhead2828]

You know, Frank, whenever you post a video there's this "I know I am about to watch a beautifully engineered piece of work" feeling. Either the workpiece or the thought you put in or around it or the filming or editing, stop motion or any possible combination of the above. And then you somehow manage to blow me away by going anywhere between a step and a mile further than that assumption. Amazing!! I am so thankful for the joy and creativity you bring to us. Please keep going!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Ingenious idea, tools and end products. Well done 👍🏼😊

[@JimG31547]

I too love making mallets. They are just fun to make and I love the way they look. I have not tried to cut the joints on my CNC so I might give it a try after the holidays. Thanks for sharing the video with everyone. Hope you and your family have a great holiday season.

[@bqqstin]

Love the CNC joint. Gives the mallet a unique and beautiful look!

[@berthatton9410]

You never cease to amaze. Thanks.

[@compulsoryevacuationdevice]

One of your videos came up yesterday, and I was like "who the heck is this guy?" And then I kept watching...and watching...for hours. Loving your work. All the best, Mike

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Fantastic mallets and video... good stuff as always Frank

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[@short-nstubby1158]

You Sir are a GENIOUS!!! I love your videos. Wish I were half as talented as you!!

[@1945Bobbo]

So much talent for us mere mortals to absorb! Well done, yet again, Frank!!!

[@johngassmann9581]

Really professional video editing work on this one. Nicely done all around.

[@bucyrus5000]

These mallets are beautiful. The video is amazing. Frank, your content is so far above what everyone else does, it brings tears to my eyes. This is like the Timpano served in Big Night.

[@jbratt]

My dad taught me the tape trick cutting out a pine wood derby car. Thanks for the memory 😄

[@MarkGoodwin09]

The stop motion in this one was amazing, Frank!

[@JonLarzon]

Frank, you are a magician! Beautiful work. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@married_a_wookie]

Excellent videography Frank. Always appreciated your efforts and extra time you put in to make sure you have a unique video.

[@spinny2010]

That was brilliant!! Really inspirational. Thanks Frank. Love the Jan Svankmajer style animation. 10/10 for creative genius.

[@Sludgepump]

When that radial joint appeared I thought, "wow, this is SO Frank!" Terrific idea and really fun to watch. Your stop frame animation is excellent!

[@hustiwas3279]

Really nice mallets! I like the handle. The joints are amazing!

[@slewp]

who would ever dislike a video like this?

[@andrewoatman6745]

So 8 months ago I got my grandpas old shopsmith working, then hit the net looking for lathe projects. Your original finger joint mallet was one of the first I came across, and I became a frankmakes addict right then and there. This latest video is more of the same, a master at work. I'm sure you have a full schedule already but I would love to watch either you make a chess set, or see your tools make a chess for you. All the best. P.S. my wife loves the christmas ornament videos, and i love that you refer To yours as 'the boss'

[@conradchrzon2058]

Frank, you are really clever. Thank you for sharing this with us. I love your woodturning and the stop motion Videos ❤️

[@kiwdwks]

You are awesome Frank! Always astonished at your ingenuity!

[@yakkamut]

You are an amazing woodworker, but I think your true passion lies in video editing!

[@jamesfoley2759]

The stop motion is unbelievable

[@mlubecke]

You are truly amazing. Thank you for sharing your process....... they turned out spectacular....

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

That mallet is too beautiful to be used.

[@BudionoSukses]

opening with stop motion is awesome!

[@theluddite]

Thank you for another fun video. I love how you share your process.

[@WoodUCreate]

Nice job Frank. You take a simple idea and really find awesome ways to make the task interesting and unique...;)

[@susanjoynersnodgrass9766]

Beautifully made as always!!

[@dessertman1181]

Frank never stops amazing us all merry Christmas everybody

[@OtherBrotherDaryl]

Why would anyone thumbs down this video? What is thumbs downable about the video? Seriously great, Frank. I bid 50 bucks Canadian for one of those mallets!

[@16jocko]

I was thinking around 250 US.

[@OtherBrotherDaryl]

@@16jocko ;-)

[@jeffhiggins4478]

If I could one day take the artistry and precision of Frank Howarth’s jigs and have that in my actual project, I could die a happy man.

[@espowari]

Glad to see these after chatting about it at Thinkercon! Keep up the awesomeness!

[@Twin_Flyer]

Not only are you a master with wood but the camera as well, and amazing video!!!

[@dr5674]

Awesome mallet! Awesome video! Thanks for posting your projects... so much fun to watch!

[@christophelevrel3903]

Yessssss, Franck is back!

[@marpa0]

Fantastic work Frank! Thanks for the video!

[@marcmedeiros8857]

Next level ingenuity. Great job!

[@jiakaiwang6367]

this was amazing to watch. great stop motion

[@varneyivideos]

Thanks for this. I loved the old and the new.

[@BumbleBeeTF]

You always do such beautiful work. Woodwork and video!

[@WithTheGrain527]

amazing video Frank. The trouble is, it makes me realise just how far I've got to go in my video making skills!

[@Joefster]

It is always (Ok almost always) a pleasure to watch your video's, great work. very creative and it is so clear you love what you are doing. Thanks!

[@shreeharibharadwaj9531]

everything looks beautiful and then the finish comes along takes everythign to a whole new level

[@nairbllebpmac4179]

I love how you come up with excellent solutions on the fly and share all of them with us. Merry Christmas!

[@onlyme7939]

Wow ! I’d actually watched the first mallet video this morning, this must be a sign! Towards what I don’t know yet😉😉