How to Create Mallet Heads

A mallet can be much more useful and safer than using a metal hammer in some instances. Hammers have a smaller head, which means that the likelihood of missing your target increases. As well, some metal hammers can cause extraneous damage. For example, tapping dowel joints together with a metal hammer could result in splitting the wood. To prevent these unfortunate occurrences, use a mallet. Begin building your own mallet by crafting the head.

Things You'll Need

• 6-inch-by-4-inch-by-3-inch hardwood log
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Vise
• Power drill with 1 3/4-inch boring bit
• Wood file
• 400-grit sandpaper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Use the tape measure to mark the center of one of the 6-inch-by-3-inch sides of the wood.

   • 2

     Place the wood in the vise with the pencil mark facing up. Tighten the vise securely.

   • 3

     Position the drill over the pencil mark and drill a 1 3/4-inch hole through the piece of wood.

   • 4

     Remove the wood from the vise and smooth the edges with the wood file. Remove any sharp edges.

   • 5

     Sand the entire piece with 400-grit sandpaper until smooth.