Why Doesn’t Everyone Build Mallets This Way?

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Patreon - https://patreon.com/FortressFineWoodworks Fortress Shop - https://unlockfortress.com PLANS (Crosscut Squaring Jig) - https://unlockfortress.com/products/crosscut-table-squaring-jig-plans Let's replace a tool that I broke years ago. But while we're at it, let's make it the nicest mallet on youtube. Products and tools I used in this video Scratch Awl - https://amzn.to/4kK3kNn Carpenter's Mechanical Pencil Set- https://amzn.to/41klFaM Squares (extremely accurate) - https://amzn.to/4iIKZhR TItebond III - https://amzn.to/4kKGxkt Marking Gauge - https://amzn.to/4isEeB2 Swiss Made Chisels 8mm (5/16") - https://amzn.to/4irIdhm 18mm (3/4" shy) - https://amzn.to/4ilPhMl 40mm (1 5/8" shy) - https://amzn.to/4kOvhUi Japanese Dozuki Saw - https://amzn.to/4ivVohm Heavy Duty Clamp (16") - https://amzn.to/4iKe6kU Double Sided Tape - https://amzn.to/4ihuoC9 Forstner Bit Set (drill press recommended) - https://amzn.to/4hxgdrp Magnets (9mm) - https://amzn.to/4c5t7Md Thick Superglue - https://amzn.to/428awdR Paua Shell (abalone) - https://amzn.to/4bMUcn6 Glue Spreader - https://amzn.to/3XmnKBX Bench Dogs Push Block - https://amzn.to/3UUfJ3d Laguna Resaw King Blade (find your size) - https://amzn.to/4ipFe8L Makita Palm Router - https://amzn.to/3UkXG6Z Bosch Router (for router table) - https://amzn.to/3VDxROU Festool 1400 Router - https://amzn.to/407N2E3 Festool DF 500 Domino - https://amzn.to/3M5kOUA Festool Kapex - https://amzn.to/3QmiFq8 Festool ETS 150 Sander - https://amzn.to/3Fn8RWM CMT Dado Stack - https://amzn.to/402ktb8 Rockler Glue Roller Bottle - https://amzn.to/404lkbd Stanley Low Angle Handplane - https://amzn.to/400tHVi ROUTER BITS Enter Coupon Code "fortress" for 10% Off with Bits and Bits 3/4" Compression Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/bitsbits-530-pb750-3-4-pattern-router-bit/ref/6245/ 1/4" Spiral Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250/ref/6245/ 1/4" Spiral Flush Trim Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/srf250ft-upcut/ref/6245/ ¾ dia. Template bit ½ shank - https://bitsbits.com/product/3020/ref/6245/ ¾ dia. Template bit 1/4 shank - https://bitsbits.com/product/3012-pattern/ref/6245/ 60 Degree Chamfer Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/whiteside-2318-bevel-router-bit/ref/6245/?_gl=1*qa26av*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfChVsXFPlTzhLBnzpgq320TTulvwl75grC7BLdYILmyQLe3Y91Kk1MaAsQKEALw_wcB Short Template Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/3000/ref/6245/ 1/8" Roundover Bit - https://bitsbits.com/product/2000c-round-over/ref/6245/ Superclear Epoxy Forge Bond (Adhesive for center punch) - https://www.superepoxysystems.com/product/knife-handle-epoxy/ref/Cory.Rusch/ Table Top Epoxy - https://www.superepoxysystems.com/product/superclear-table-top-epoxy/ref/Cory.Rusch/ Thick Pour (deep pour) - https://www.superepoxysystems.com/product/liquid-glass-deep-pour-epoxy/ref/Cory.Rusch/ Eye Candy Black Pigment - https://amzn.to/41wRpJV FINISHING Carbon Method Kit - Enter Code (FORTRESS) at checkout for 10% off https://carbonmethod.com/ceramic-nanofinish-kit/?ref=ykbnnmec 24k Gold Leaf - https://amzn.to/41xqbEf Stain is 70% Kona and 30% Black - links below Varathane Kona - https://amzn.to/4dABNco Varathane Black - https://amzn.to/4eCY22P Odorless Mineral Spirits - https://amzn.to/3BETb2n 0:00 - INTRO 1:44 - Epic Handle 4:05 - Dovetail Pocket 8:45 - Secret Tapered Hole 10:14 - Shaping The Head 12:31 - Splash Of Color 16:00 - Accents Accents Accents! 19:00 - The Secret 21:24 : Finishing 22:13 - FINAL SHOTS