How to Make a Woodworking Mallet

How to Make a Wooden Mallet from One Log A good mallet is one of the most useful tools in the shop—and you don’t need fancy materials to make one. With just a single log, you can craft a mallet that’s strong, functional, and built to last. Here’s the idea: the head and handle come from the same piece of wood. By carving away material around the handle section and leaving a solid block for the head, you keep the grain running continuously through the entire mallet. That means no weak spots or glu