This just proves that starting with a plan often ends with better results. Its not very noticeable, but the handle is slightly off-center from the mallet head. If you try this project, you’ll have better results if you pre-drill, and do everything different than me. The end result… you can still whack things with it.

YouTube is a great resource for woodturners. If you're looking to make your own mallet, or procrastinating from taking out the trash, check out the videos below.

Frank Howarth
   • Carver's Mallet  

DIResta
   • DiResta: Hardwood Mallet  

Carl Jacobson
   • How To Make A Wood Mallet DIY Woodwor...