Using 10 Minute Casting Resin to Make a Mallet Hammer Head

I've been wanting to make a non-marring plastic mallet for quite a while and I finally got around to making one. I used a quick setting plastic resin that I have used before. This stuff is pretty awesome it sets in about 10 minutes and it machines really well on the lathe. I had previously made a smaller version that I use as a sort of plenishing hammer to shape thin metal so I know it is possible but I wanted to make a larger heavier version to use for assembling wood. I was surprised at how tough the plastic is once it sets especially since it sets in 10 minutes. I used silver maple for the handle which turned out okay the fitment between the hammer head and the wood was a little looser than I would have liked but luckily the epoxy fills up any void fairly well. Once the epoxy set it felt really solid I suppose time will tell if it comes loose and if it does well I'll just make another one.

[@aosadvanced]

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[@danthemakerman]

Just making sure all is okay in Tube-land.

[@WoodenCreationz]

Sweet Mallet!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Nice build Dan!

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks!

[@heavyweightwww8929]

Great work, man! I'll have to add this to my project list.

[@danthemakerman]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment.

[@leticiayousef1292]

Awesome 👏 👏

[@danthemakerman]

Thank you!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool.😊

[@sdmcustoms]

Good job man, good to see you doing videos again 👍

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks bro, hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

[@AndyCPugh]

Another nice build Dan!

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice! I always like a hammer project 🔨👍😊

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks you can never have too many hammers!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

@@danthemakerman You are not wrong there Dan 👍 😁

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

Youre so clever Dan! I think I need one of these to add to my collection! Thanks for sharing, awesome work as always. Stay Foxy! Claire x

[@danthemakerman]

Thank you very much for the compliment! That resin is really fun to work with, you get that quick set time and easy of machining so almost immediate gratification.

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

@@danthemakerman really fancy having a go at some point 🥰

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Nice 😁👍🏼👏

[@danthemakerman]

Thank you I appreciate the comment!

[@nguyenhienvlog5691]

like

[@danthemakerman]

Thanks!