Why Doesn’t Everyone Build Mallets This Way?

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Let's replace a tool that I broke years ago. But while we're at it, let's make it the nicest mallet on youtube.

Products and tools I used in this video

Scratch Awl - https://amzn.to/4kK3kNn
Carpenter's Mechanical Pencil Set- https://amzn.to/41klFaM
Squares (extremely accurate) - https://amzn.to/4iIKZhR
TItebond III - https://amzn.to/4kKGxkt
Marking Gauge - https://amzn.to/4isEeB2
Swiss Made Chisels
8mm (5/16") - https://amzn.to/4irIdhm
18mm (3/4" shy) - https://amzn.to/4ilPhMl
40mm (1 5/8" shy) - https://amzn.to/4kOvhUi
Japanese Dozuki Saw - https://amzn.to/4ivVohm
Heavy Duty Clamp (16") - https://amzn.to/4iKe6kU
Double Sided Tape - https://amzn.to/4ihuoC9
Forstner Bit Set (drill press recommended) - https://amzn.to/4hxgdrp
Magnets (9mm) - https://amzn.to/4c5t7Md
Thick Superglue - https://amzn.to/428awdR
Paua Shell (abalone) - https://amzn.to/4bMUcn6
Glue Spreader - https://amzn.to/3XmnKBX
Bench Dogs Push Block - https://amzn.to/3UUfJ3d
Laguna Resaw King Blade (find your size) - https://amzn.to/4ipFe8L
Makita Palm Router - https://amzn.to/3UkXG6Z
Bosch Router (for router table) - https://amzn.to/3VDxROU
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Festool DF 500 Domino - https://amzn.to/3M5kOUA
Festool Kapex - https://amzn.to/3QmiFq8
Festool ETS 150 Sander - https://amzn.to/3Fn8RWM
CMT Dado Stack - https://amzn.to/402ktb8
Rockler Glue Roller Bottle - https://amzn.to/404lkbd
Stanley Low Angle Handplane - https://amzn.to/400tHVi


ROUTER BITS
Enter Coupon Code "fortress" for 10% Off with Bits and Bits
3/4" Compression Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/bitsbits...
1/4" Spiral Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm25...
1/4" Spiral Flush Trim Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/srf250ft...
¾ dia. Template bit ½ shank - https://bitsbits.com/product/3020/ref...
¾ dia. Template bit 1/4 shank - https://bitsbits.com/product/3012-pat...
60 Degree Chamfer Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/whitesid...
Short Template Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/3000/ref...
1/8" Roundover Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/2000c-ro...


Superclear Epoxy
Forge Bond (Adhesive for center punch) - https://www.superepoxysystems.com/pro...
Table Top Epoxy - https://www.superepoxysystems.com/pro...
Thick Pour (deep pour) - https://www.superepoxysystems.com/pro...
Eye Candy Black Pigment - https://amzn.to/41wRpJV


FINISHING

Carbon Method Kit - Enter Code (FORTRESS) at checkout for 10% off https://carbonmethod.com/ceramic-nano...
24k Gold Leaf - https://amzn.to/41xqbEf
Stain is 70% Kona and 30% Black - links below
Varathane Kona - https://amzn.to/4dABNco
Varathane Black - https://amzn.to/4eCY22P
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0:00 - INTRO
1:44 - Epic Handle
4:05 - Dovetail Pocket
8:45 - Secret Tapered Hole
10:14 - Shaping The Head
12:31 - Splash Of Color
16:00 - Accents Accents Accents!
19:00 - The Secret
21:24 : Finishing
22:13 - FINAL SHOTS