I would use it in the kitchen. Flatten chicken breasts, thin pork chops or beef steaks, break up crackers or nut pieces. The uses for one are endless.. Great job as usual Phil..
Excellent way to practice spindal turning! I had a guy tell me that it's easy for spindle turners to learn bowl turning but it's difficult for bowl turners to learn spindle turning! Funny how that works! Hope and pray you are getting better and stronger each day Phil! See you in the next one friend
I recently came across your channel and have been binging on your back catalog. It's been great! I do have to say that when you went to slow motion at 4:30, my anxiety went through the roof because I thought there was a catch/snag coming. I'm glad I was wrong :) Keep up the great work!
I only have limited experience because I was only turning for six months, however i prefered spindle turning, darning mushrooms was one of my favourite things to turn, made plenty of weed pots and apples, I was at a gift shop so they were bread and butter items.
Yes, I think we were all spindle turners in the beginning, Lewis. I remember it being a big step when I tried my first bowl. Now, I can barely make myself turn between centers. It's like a whole other dimension. Too many tools, too much planning and thought. I don't think I knew you are a turner. Good on ya!
Two years ago, when I started to turn, I took a one-day class, from a local turning icon, Larry Miller. We turned a carver's mallet in the morning and a bowl in the afternoon. I have turned a couple more mallets since. As you say, they are handy to have around.
Howdy Phil I do a lot of spindle turning and bowls , never made a mallet , handles for my turning tools . also I never liked so many tools for spindles turning . I use my 1/2 dia. carbide 90% of the time and than use scraper and sand , a lot faster That Howard wax is nice , I have not bought ant yet but I will . That birch you have looks like maple ! Must be that Washington air LOL Never the less the wood looks so nice and your mallet looks nicer , yes , it is a great gift . I will keep in my mind .
The birch is real similar to maple, Bruce. Probably the same hardness just a little different grain pattern. I can see where carbide and scraper would definitely speed up this project. And, after all, it's just a shop tool. Not trying to impress anybody, here! LOL! Thanks, Buddy! Phil
Great video about a fun project. Your mallet almost looks too nice to use. Like the oil/wax finish - I've done a shop-made version, but Howard's is readily available and smells nicer! One comment re remounting to refresh the working face - this is a tool, and it doesn't have to be completely finished the way a gallery piece would be. I usually turn mallets using a tenon on the head end, and leave both the tenon and the tailstock dimple so that its easier to center when the time comes to remount.
You are absolutely right, Louie. In fact, leaving the turning centers might just be a badge of honor, indicating you turned it yourself. I like that idea, thank you! Phil
Really good explanation again ! You can use this shape also in Greek cucina for making garlic sos !!! Thanks for sharing believe it or not I have neve make a mallet on the lathe ! Lol
Yeah, I guess this would work to smash garlic, Kostas! Never thought of that! If you make a mallet I think you will find it useful and fun to make. Thank you for watching and commenting, Kostas, much appreciated, my friend! Phil
Well Phil you have now inspired me to make something I have needed and wanted to do for a long time. Just the other day I used a rubber mallet while chiseling a pocket in something. I really need it for driving the spur center though. So I will put this on my list as a needed tool for the shop. I also am not real fond of spindle turning but have done a lot in the past. Last time was for a handles for my home built carbide lathe tools. Nice job with the skew, I need practice with that. Gary
I'm glad you are adding this to the "to do" list, Gary. They really are handy. I too, had to turn several handles for my carbide tools. Some how that wasn't quite the ordeal of turning other things, like vases, etc. Maybe because they don't have to be artsy or whatever. As you know, the sharpness of the skew (just like every other chisel) has a lot to do with ease of use. Now that I have a way to sharpen them to the point where they can shave me, they are much more fun and easy to use. Thanks for watching, Buddy! Phil
Great project Phil, something I need to add to my list of ‘must get around to doing’. The one I made around four years ago has definitely seen better days !! Like you I’m more of a bowl turner, never felt proficient with a skew chisel, apart from peel cuts so this would be a perfect opportunity to brush up on my skills. Sometimes its just as much fun to make something useful. All the best from the UK my friend, Geof
Thank you, Carol! Be sure to fit your hand while turning. I thought I had it with this one, but it's actually a little big. It'll work but slightly smaller would be more comfortable. I'll just give it to someone with bigger hands! Phil
nice job phil i know i need to turn myself a couple of them . im a wood carver and i do like to play with the lathe . they make fun videos to . i think a dead blow mallet would work great for wood carving . well maybe i have never used one for it lol . i guess we will find out as soon as it gets a little warmer huh lol . your a good man phil have a great day buddy
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop well it wont be till spring when it gets warmer but ill let you know for sure buddy . ill more then likely video it anyway . how ever i wont know what its like till i use it . sounds like it would work really good . i guess we will find out huh . lol
Easy Peasy on your spindle turning Phil. Looking like a real pro on that skew!. Nice job overall. Thanks for reminding about the dead blow. I really need to make one of those. I have a very hard dense piece of black oak to fiil that bill?. Must be warm in your shop now?..Hovering around zero here in upstate NY. Hurry up Spring???Brendan
I hate to admit it, but when you slowed the video down, after saying what you did about the skew, I was expecting a big ol catch. Sorry. Great outcome on the mallet. I need to do a few myself.
When I watched it back, Mark, I noticed the same thing. And I was expecting a big ol catch! LOL! Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated! Phil
Very nice Phil! Loved the video
Glad you enjoyed it, Tina, thanks! 😊
I would use it in the kitchen. Flatten chicken breasts, thin pork chops or beef steaks, break up crackers or nut pieces. The uses for one are endless.. Great job as usual Phil..
Love it, Patricia! You are thinking outside the box! 😊
Oh dear lord are those tools huge!!!
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My brother in law loves to fish. This would make a great fish bopper!
It would, Mark! 😊
I love yours, don’t have a lathe.....yet, so I carved a small mallet.
Perfect, Sara! 😊
Excellent way to practice spindal turning! I had a guy tell me that it's easy for spindle turners to learn bowl turning but it's difficult for bowl turners to learn spindle turning! Funny how that works! Hope and pray you are getting better and stronger each day Phil! See you in the next one friend
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Enjoyed and Thumbs Up
Thank you as always, Russell!
Phil
Great project phil 👍
Glad you like it, Peter, thanks!
Phil
Nice mallet Phil. Cheers, Huw
Thank you, Huw!
Phil
GREAT JOB, PHIL GREAT VIDEO, I'M LATE...
Thanks, Catfish! 😊
I recently came across your channel and have been binging on your back catalog. It's been great! I do have to say that when you went to slow motion at 4:30, my anxiety went through the roof because I thought there was a catch/snag coming. I'm glad I was wrong :) Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much, Zane for taking your time to watch and comment on my videos! That means more to me than you might know. I'm glad you're here! 😊
Mestre Phil estou assistindo seu vídeo aqui do Brasil.
Eu aprecio isso, Alcino!
Phil
I only have limited experience because I was only turning for six months, however i prefered spindle turning, darning mushrooms was one of my favourite things to turn, made plenty of weed pots and apples, I was at a gift shop so they were bread and butter items.
Yes, I think we were all spindle turners in the beginning, Lewis. I remember it being a big step when I tried my first bowl. Now, I can barely make myself turn between centers. It's like a whole other dimension. Too many tools, too much planning and thought. I don't think I knew you are a turner. Good on ya!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Many years ago Phil.
Great job Phil, that’s just given me an idea. Cheers mate.
Thank you, Andy! I hope you'll give it a try. Lots of opportunities with something like this.
Phil
You never give yourself enough credit Phil, really nice as are all your pieces.
All the best
Thank you very much, Mark! I really appreciate your comment!
Phil
Two years ago, when I started to turn, I took a one-day class, from a local turning icon, Larry Miller. We turned a carver's mallet in the morning and a bowl in the afternoon. I have turned a couple more mallets since. As you say, they are handy to have around.
Indeed, David, very handy. Thank you for watching and for your great comment!
Phil
Very good project. Thanks Phil !
Thank you, Michael!
Phil
Great project Phil and it turned out really nice. Thanks for the inspiration...will have to add that to the shop!
Great Lee, thank you! I think you'll find it pretty nice to have around and fun to make!
Phil
Howdy Phil
I do a lot of spindle turning and bowls , never made a mallet , handles for my turning tools . also I never liked so many tools for spindles turning . I use my 1/2 dia. carbide 90% of the time and than use scraper and sand , a lot faster
That Howard wax is nice , I have not bought ant yet but I will .
That birch you have looks like maple ! Must be that Washington air LOL
Never the less the wood looks so nice and your mallet looks nicer , yes , it is a great gift . I will keep in my mind .
The birch is real similar to maple, Bruce. Probably the same hardness just a little different grain pattern. I can see where carbide and scraper would definitely speed up this project. And, after all, it's just a shop tool. Not trying to impress anybody, here! LOL!
Thanks, Buddy!
Phil
Very nice, beats buying one at 50.00 or higher.
True enough, James! It's satisfying to use a tool you created, too! 😊
Great video about a fun project. Your mallet almost looks too nice to use. Like the oil/wax finish - I've done a shop-made version, but Howard's is readily available and smells nicer!
One comment re remounting to refresh the working face - this is a tool, and it doesn't have to be completely finished the way a gallery piece would be. I usually turn mallets using a tenon on the head end, and leave both the tenon and the tailstock dimple so that its easier to center when the time comes to remount.
You are absolutely right, Louie. In fact, leaving the turning centers might just be a badge of honor, indicating you turned it yourself. I like that idea, thank you!
Phil
Really good explanation again ! You can use this shape also in Greek cucina for making garlic sos !!! Thanks for sharing believe it or not I have neve make a mallet on the lathe ! Lol
Yeah, I guess this would work to smash garlic, Kostas! Never thought of that!
If you make a mallet I think you will find it useful and fun to make.
Thank you for watching and commenting, Kostas, much appreciated, my friend!
Phil
The mallet came out so nice! Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Phil
Hi Phil, Nice mallet which has some lovely grain pattern in it. It's great to hear you being honest about your feeling on spindle turning. Cheers, Huw
Thank you, Huw, for taking your time to watch and for your great comment, much appreciated!
Phil
Thanks Mr. Phil I think I just might turn one, thanks again take care my friend god bless
I hope you do turn one, Donald. Pretty simple and oh so useful! Thank you!
Phil
Well Phil you have now inspired me to make something I have needed and wanted to do for a long time.
Just the other day I used a rubber mallet while chiseling a pocket in something. I really need it for driving the spur center though.
So I will put this on my list as a needed tool for the shop.
I also am not real fond of spindle turning but have done a lot in the past. Last time was for a handles for my home built carbide lathe tools.
Nice job with the skew, I need practice with that.
Gary
I'm glad you are adding this to the "to do" list, Gary. They really are handy.
I too, had to turn several handles for my carbide tools. Some how that wasn't quite the ordeal of turning other things, like vases, etc. Maybe because they don't have to be artsy or whatever.
As you know, the sharpness of the skew (just like every other chisel) has a lot to do with ease of use. Now that I have a way to sharpen them to the point where they can shave me, they are much more fun and easy to use.
Thanks for watching, Buddy!
Phil
Great project Phil, something I need to add to my list of ‘must get around to doing’. The one I made around four years ago has definitely seen better days !! Like you I’m more of a bowl turner, never felt proficient with a skew chisel, apart from peel cuts so this would be a perfect opportunity to brush up on my skills. Sometimes its just as much fun to make something useful.
All the best from the UK my friend,
Geof
Thank you, Geof! I think using a tool that you made brings lots of satisfaction and this one is so easy, why not?
Phil
Nice work!
Thanks, Rick, I appreciate it!
Phil
Nice mallet...I just bought a chunk of hard maple to make a mallet for me.
Thank you, Carol! Be sure to fit your hand while turning. I thought I had it with this one, but it's actually a little big. It'll work but slightly smaller would be more comfortable. I'll just give it to someone with bigger hands!
Phil
nice job phil i know i need to turn myself a couple of them . im a wood carver and i do like to play with the lathe . they make fun videos to . i think a dead blow mallet would work great for wood carving . well maybe i have never used one for it lol . i guess we will find out as soon as it gets a little warmer huh lol . your a good man phil have a great day buddy
Thank you, DDM! Let me know if you decided to go with the dead-blow option. I'd like to know if you feel it's worth the extra effort.
Phil
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop well it wont be till spring when it gets warmer but ill let you know for sure buddy . ill more then likely video it anyway . how ever i wont know what its like till i use it . sounds like it would work really good . i guess we will find out huh . lol
Easy Peasy on your spindle turning Phil. Looking like a real pro on that skew!. Nice job overall. Thanks for reminding about the dead blow. I really need to make one of those. I have a very hard dense piece of black oak to fiil that bill?. Must be warm in your shop now?..Hovering around zero here in upstate NY. Hurry up Spring???Brendan
Thank you, Brendan! Let me know how the dead blow turns out.
Oh man, zero degrees? Indeed, hurry up Spring!
Phil
Hey Phil. Frank from WoodWorx in CT. I have some 200 year old red maple. I want to send it to you to turn. Can you tell me where to send it?
Hi Frank! Wow, that's very generous of you! I would love to give some 200 year old maple a try. Please contact me at madronawoodworks@gmail.com
Phil
I hate to admit it, but when you slowed the video down, after saying what you did about the skew, I was expecting a big ol catch. Sorry. Great outcome on the mallet. I need to do a few myself.
When I watched it back, Mark, I noticed the same thing. And I was expecting a big ol catch! LOL! Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated!
Phil