That little trim router working overtime on these mallets! I used the makita trim router for several years until I started doing work in the shop and upgraded to a full size Bosch and mounted it in a table. World of difference between the two
One of my most valued display items is the mallet that Matt sent me. (His reference early in this video of giving one as a gift). Honored that he shared his craftsmanship and enjoy sharing the story of how we came to know each other as brothers in arms and Brothers in Christ. The 2019 coin also bears the name of my Brother: Maine State Police Detective Benjamin Campbell. End of Watch April 3, 2019. May he Rest In Peace.
Thank you to you brother and all those that put their life and limbs on the line for us, may God rest the fallen ones souls in peace... Pray with me... Dear Father, please protect all those worldwide serving to protect and save lives no matter which profession with the best armour which is the armour-of-God to keep then and all around them safe and free from harm and that they no-longer need to pull the trigger to save lives... Thank you Lord Amen
41:00 this is my favorite part of the whole thing. For fellow believers, we've had these types of things happen to us which are outside the realm of "it's just a coincidence". I honestly got choked up just now. I'm a soldier in NC, only man working today where I'm at. A few minutes ago I heard the door open up, which confused the heck outta me since nobody should be coming in. It was a coworker of mine and his boy who had decided to leave their family gathering with four plates of Thanksgiving dinner wrapped up to bring in to whoever was working. Celebrated Thanksgiving in Iraq once in '09. Anyways, before I get to rambling, just wanted to say it means more than I can explain in words when people do genuine acts of kindness and generosity for me just because I serve. Happy you shared this, and to anybody reading this, don't ever let anyone discourage you from sharing those acts with others on social media. People see it, they get inspired, they see that there's good Americans out there. That's all I want to say. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all 🇺🇲
Hello from Canada Matt. I really enjoyed your video. I have been a professional cabinet maker and finish carpenter for 32 years. I've always enjoyed watching other woodworkers enjoy their craft and inspiring others. Keep up the good work. People need positive videos like yours in these times because there is far to much negativity and division in the world today. I'm making a mallet in my shop as I watch your video. Thank you.
Very impressed with these mallets. As a retired LEO from a Sheriff's Office in Florida, like yourself, have seen the heroics of many of our counterparts over the years. Thanks for your service and may God comfort and hold dear the families of those fallen this year.
Saw your Instagram so looked up your RUclips and man I feel obligated to say the mallet with the Fallen On it is amazing and you did them a great service and honor by recognizing them. As a Marine and Firefighter I just wanted to say Thank you. Much respect!! God Bless those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
So cool when God works like that! That story brought tears to my eyes. I hope and pray my woodworking can be a blessing to others as well. This channel encourages me on so many levels! I praise God for your testimony, encouraging and teaching spirit, as pray He continues to bless you so His light can continue to shine through you!
I have watched way to many hours of all kinds of wood working videos. I really like the epoxy river projects. Wanting to start my own RUclips channel as well. Your is most like me. No fancy tools, on a budget and more importantly your a brother in Christ and are not afraid. I build small planks with embedded coins for our men ministry. Now the mallet is way cool. I’m gonna switch over. Thank y’all for what you do. From Wichita Ks. Shalom!
God Bless you brother...Thank you for honoring all those who have served, your heart was truly on display in this video and God is definitely at work through your work!
Great video. I truly appreciate the story behind the Honor The Fallen mallet. A beautiful testimony to the providence of God. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I wish there was a man like you locally I could partner with/learn from. Something like an apprenticeship but much more like a mentor. I love that you openly, as we are called to, display your faith. Great style and designs as well. Keep up the great content. Im gonna find a way (time) to make a challenge coin mallet!!
I know this is an old video so I doubt you’ll see this but honestly thank you for your videos and the kind heart you seem to have. Also thank you for being very fourth front with your relationship with God it’s very encouraging.
I sure wish I had time to build these!!!! I'm so busy working two jobs I NEVER get time to play in my shop anymore! I just get to watch the videos in between going to the jobs. I just wanted to say I love the channel and thanks for all you put into it. When I do get time I have all your videos saved in its own category so I can just get right to building haha.. I'm gonna make the wife one of those arrow tables first thing. You ALWAYS get the thumbs up from me, Thanks again friend.
I like what you are doing. I'm wanting a mallet to use around the shop. I live in Texas and will use some of our native wood thanks for the instructions and the inspiration. I'm a disabled veteran and I think what you have done with the coins are great. Brother you have touched my heart. And even as I'm sending this message to you I have tears In my eyes. God hase sent your video to me and I needed that. There are times that my disability and my ptsd get the best of me and I find woodworking to be a comfortable escape. Thank you brother.
Hey Matt, I'm a 22-year-old new to woodworking and I've been watching you for a while now and I just wanted to let you know that you have taught me so many tips and tricks on woodworking and it makes me happy that you emphasize that we are not perfect and we all make mistakes. sending you a virtual fist bump all the way from McAllen TX! Also, am I the only one that saw that spider on the table?? hahaha
I have recently discovered your channel as I continue to explore my newly found hobby of woodworking. As a woodworker and law enforcement officer in Northwest Arkansas, I want you to know how much I, as well as my fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement, appreciate your public support of our profession - our mission to gently nudge the world in a more positive direction each day we serve. Thank you so very much for what you do. If you ever find yourself in this part of the state, you will always find an open door and a shared meal.
Great job as always! Love the mallets! Can’t wait to finish some mil training and get back to the shop! The Ten Commandments mallet is good, love the fact that it has imperfections and you have the Ten Commandments in it as well as John 3:16. Just a reminder that we are all imperfect and need his guiding light everyday! Keep doing great things! 🤜🏻
All the mallet looked great. I think I can speak for most police officer either currently working or retired. We can not thank you enough for your support for our fallen Brothers and Sisters. Your support is what makes it easier to face many hard days we all have. All I can see is keep up the great videos and excellent projects, I just hope my skills in woodworking get as good as yours have become.
I know this is one of your older videos, so you’ve probably heard this tip by now, but I thought the space where the handle goes would be the perfect place to use this tip for removing squeeze out. James King uses a plastic straw to remove squeeze out in corners like that, and it works beautifully!!! Love your videos!
These turned out beautiful. I love the challenge coin one the best. It’s nice to see LE support in today’s world. I’m a LEO wife and appreciate all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. God Bless the Blue! 🖤💙🖤
Beautiful mallets!! Infinity tools has a fantastic chamfer bit with a brass guide bushing instead of a bearing. Can get into tighter corners if the need ever arises.
I'm glad you kept the mistakes in the video. It's a good reminder to always run a scrap piece of wood through before using the high dollar exotics. Measure twice, cut once. It's a lesson we all need to remember right after always remembering safety.
Hey Matt, those bb’s also help t alleviate rebound as the mallet strikes; just need to leave a small amount of air space in the cavity, i.e. don’t fill the hole all the way up with bb’s. You can actually buy a mallet with lose weights in it called a DEAD-BLOW hammer. A lot of farmers and truckers use them to beat on hopper bottom trailers to dislodge grain.
I really love watching your videos, it's helped me to realize what I want to do with my life. Which is to build like you. The fact that you shamelessly keep God involved in every aspect of it also inspiring. At the moment I only work leather, but once I can get settled somewhere and at the point financially, I intend to take up woodworking with the hopes of combining leather, wood and metalworking into a business similar to what you do. Thank you.
Love the mallets!! Great stuff as usual. A couple tips that I have seen. I've done one but the other I have seen done. The first is to use a damp rag and an iron to get out the dents in the wood. The steam loosens the fibers and the dent will disappear. The second is to drill a hole at the end of your cut that your wedge will go into. That will keep the wood from splitting in the future.
From one brother in blue to another - thank you for honoring our fallen but never forgotten. Also, a tip for the clamping dents- get an old clothes iron, put a small drop of water on the dent then cover with a damp towel. hit the clothe with hot iron....the steam will lift the fibers and the dent will vanish!
LOVE this video. I have probably watched it or parts of it over a half a dozen times this past week while making my first set of mallets. I layered my BB’s with glue. Like 3-4 layers of BB’s and glue. I still ended up hearing one or two roll around. I will try starting with a layer of glue first next time.
With the BBs, make the hole a little larger (a third hole in the center would be good) then fill about 80% with the BBs or lead shot (better). Don’t glue it and let the shot slide around and it becomes a dead blow mallet. The combination of maple and Purple Heart is very pretty. Whoever gets one of these will be very happy with it! I made one like this a few years ago (Inspired by Steve Ramsey at WWMM). I used maple and mahogany. I weighted it with lead solder (instead of BBs). I use it for beating on everything. It is not as pretty now, but it is useful.
I love that you spread your gospel in your videos and that you are a great woodworker. I am not christian, but I am polytheistic and recognize your god and his grace. You represent your religion beautifully, and i commend you. I wish all christians were more like you, and not spending half the existence dissing on other religions. Great videos, and I look forward to seeing more.
The mallets are beautiful. I have worked with Purpleheart a lot. Love that and Tigerwood look great together. I have made a mallet out of mulberry. Very tough mallet. I have broken a 2x4 with it and left no marks on the mallet.
Thanks. I just started making mallets, 2 so far. Watched 1/2 your video then went out and cut enough for 2 more. Thought I was cutting oak for outside layers. Got pieces over by light and discovered that they were cherry. On my 1st 2 , I cut thr shoulders on the handles, glued them and pinned center with 3/8 oak dowels. Look ok for an old geezer on his first try. Making more for gifts. I'll be using the contrasting wedge too. Love your videos and t-shirts. God is good. Bless you.
Thats a cool story and nice way to honor his brother/other brave officers sacrifices. The coin mallet came out real nice! As did all of them. Great job!
Great story! Everybody says "it's a small world", and I always reply "yes but God made it". Love the vid and I'm glad I found you....better late than never!
I really appreciate your love for ambrosia maple. I worked at a custom cabinets shop for a few years in my early twenties. We only used ambrosia maple as paint-grade stock. It was the ugly duckling of the shop, valued only for the straightness and density of it's grain, but I have always loved it's unique look. There is beauty in it's imperfections. Also, it has a very distinct smell when you cut it, kinda sweet and floral.
I’m new to woodworking and was looking to build a wood mallet and found your video. I’m a Christian, a former Marine and a retired police officer. I love how you spread the gospel in your video and showed support for law enforcement. God bless you, and thank you for what you do. I am going to attempt to make a mallet and put in a challenge coin!
🤣 🤣 I'm still watching this episode and it is brilliant! I've not looked forward to seeing RUclips videos from somone since I discovered Alec Steele or Todd from Project Farm a couple of years ago. I'll be following your chunky table instruction video next week and building one, I've got some exotic hardwoods including purple heart so I'll give these mallets a go too! 😊👍
I am a police officer in a town in Kane County Illinois with is the county south of Mchenry. This made my day. Thank you for honoring our fallen. I was a carpenter before a police officer, so I am still a woodworker on my free time
Fine work neighbor! (I live in Hot Springs, Arkansas!) I come from a family tradition of Craftsmen. Blacksmith, stonemason, Coopers, Cabinet makers. Many of whom were masters of their trade. I was too young to know them well and work beside them, so I'm trying to learn all I can and at least not embarrass the family!😊
I just want to say God Bless you for your words and your work. I believe that God has Blessed me like he has you with the ability to do what we do. God Bless you brother
What a story about the purple heart mallet and the officer that lost his life... Who says miracles still don't happen! Gave me goosebumps this morning. Your 10 Commandments mallett.. fill it with clear epoxy, make the sides smooth and a baby's behind!
GREAT video sir. Love what you are doing with the tribute/honor projects. You are my new favourite woodworker... next to Steve Ramsey LOL. He was one of the first I started to follow and made me realize I can do this too. Thank you
Thank you. I'm a hobby woodworker myself and you just gave me an idea for a Christmas gift. I have a nephew in law that is a police officer. That Honor the fallen mallet was beautiful. Thanks
Great work brother, loved the story you shared about the family member of the fallen police officer. As a fellow woodworker you have inspired me. I appreciate you sharing your talent.
Beautiful mallets!! I have to agree, Ambrosia is one of my favorite woods to use. A couple of tips that you may already know.... you can use a straw (pinch it a little on the end) to get all the glue out of the corners... also, on the dent in the purple heart, you can use a damp cloth and an iron to bring that dent back up without having to joint it. Keep doing what you do. Great work!!
Fellow woodworker happen to be from McHenry County and making a mallet . I've done inlays with challenge coins as well. Really dig it brother. God 🙌 Bless
Great video. I love the respect you give to the challenge coin and those who it represents. That respect is sadly missing in much of society today. Cool story of how Det. Campbell's brother found you. God truly does work in mysterious way. Keep up the good work.
Great mallets and an even greater story! I think I could listen to you all day! One suggestion would be to make the inner small pieces a bit thinner so you can put a shoulder on all 4 sides of the handle. But I would need to see how that looks first! Keep up the great videos!
Please put the measurements in the description. I had to watch the video a few times to make sure that I got all of the measurements. Awesome job by the way. I love the looks of the mallets!!
Very nice mallets! Ambrosia maple and purpleheart - also favorites of mine. Great story about the brother of the fallen deputy sheriff finding you, and nice gesture on your part to send to him the mallet.
Fix clamp dents without jointing by using a wet paper towel and a regular clothes iron. Put the paper towel over the dent and the iron over the paper towel. It will steam the water and renew the damaged grain and stand it up. Then lightly sand. Fixed!
Brother Matt! This is so awesome! That Ten Commandments mallet is soooo fitting. We are told repeatedly in the Bible that the law was given to show us that we cannot keep the law as we are imperfect beings and to show us that we need Christ Jesus in order to receive salvation. Just goes to show one more way that God is always in control. I think the imperfect Ten Commandments mallet was God using you brother. Maybe you should make more imperfect Ten Commandments mallets as a testament to Gods covenant to us. He sent His son so that all should not perish.... God bless you brother. I know this is an older video, but it spoke to me. Thank you. Going in for a pretty routine surgery in the morning, but I have had quite a bit of anxiety about it. I know God is in control and your video reminded me of this. We get caught up in our day to day lives and forget that He is in control and has plans for us. When I recover, I plan, by His grace, to make some mallets. Thank you Brother Matt.
You sir are a true gentleman!! I very much enjoy and learn from your videos. I really enjoyed your mallet build video and especially the story that goes along with the challenge coin! I personally want to thank you for your past service and for all your informative videos! Thank you.
Matt from one Christian to another and LEO suggest making one out of Bethlehem Olive wood and putting the Ten Commandments coin on it. Loved the video.
It was just today I said, “I need a mallet” and about two hours later I’m right here. Been totally inspired by your video. Gonna be making one tomorrow. Thanks sir!
Moving into my new home on thurseday, complete with a 30x30 detached garage with electric and ac, now known as my mancave. I got a good assortment of beginner tools, saws, sanders, etc. My first project will be this mallet. Love your videos, love the way you explain your projects. So excited to begin woodworking. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
I stayed to the end because your video was so interesting to watch. Love the work even with what you call the "imperfections". Thank you for honouring the fallen. This video made me smile and shed a tear at the same time. God bless friend.
Hey boss, I noticed you mentioned not going all the way down to the shoulder with the wedge slot. There IS a right answer and you got it! Going all the way down to the shoulder weakens the structural integrity of the wood at that point. I’ve seen it break out axes I’ve rehandled when I started doing that, and I’ve since learned.
When you have time checkout some of my work. Deep Woods Customs. I'm on Instagram and Facebook. I would love to team up on a project. I am pretty good with the epoxy projects. Maybe that could be a video for you.
I wanted to let you know I love doing some wood working but I don’t get much time to do it. My wife is running meetings and has become a president of an organization to do with her work and I wanted to make her a gift to commemorate her achievement and a mallet was a great idea. Thank you brother Matt I am in the end stages now
Happy Birthday to the Baby Jesus! Awesome mallets and story. Thank You to ALL who have given the Ultimate Sacrifice. This video is a bit old but I thought I'd share a Tip? To find the Center you could have drawn a line corner to corner and you have the Exact center vs doing the math. Keep up the Great work. GOD Bless.
Great video! I’ve made a few and I’m getting ready to make a batch of 50 for wrestling tournament trophies. They will be engraved with the logo and the finishers place. Thanks for the tips!
Matt, I've enjoyed watching your channel for a while now. It's great to see more of us DIY'ers out here grinding out our side gig. You make great projects and you do it with affordable tools. There are so many channels where the tools in the shop cost more than my house. You make it enjoyable and relatable. Keep inspiring us and keep having fun!
You're a great guy.... Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks but also as a retired career firefighter, thank you for acknowledging our brother police officers who gave all!
I'm enjoying your videos as a new woodworker more and more, and as a twenty-year Cop and (not quite that long) believer in Christ, I truly appreciate what you did hear and what you shared. I love the Christian t-shirts you wear in most of your videos, I know you referenced Relentless Defender in this video, but I saw very few Christian shirts on their site, so where are yours coming from. Oh and I love the simplicity of your plans and have already bought several. Please do a video on your organization covering the black metal "pegboard" type system that is in many of your vids. Thanks and keep the faith brother.
God bless you for posting this video about the fallen heroes mallet. I too know God works in mysterious ways but never unintentionally. Even though the mallets are beautiful the story of how it blessed the fallen police officers brother was even more beautiful and amazing! Praise God that He knows the best ways to bless us! ❤❤
As an ex british soldier I salute you brother for dedicating a comemerative piece to our fallen brothers in arms no matter weather they're cops or military they're still our brothers in arms God bless you brother and the familys of our fallen comrades..... 🇬🇧🇫🇮💜🇨🇦🇺🇸
Hey brother I just discovered your video's about 5 days ago I really enjoy them ( I think I went through most of your library, because this one has today's date lol) God bless you, they are an inspiration to me. I had a life changing event that has rendered me unable to work. I have been working since I was a little kid because I was always strong in body and soul. Now my body is broken I can't do the things I use to. I 'm grateful to the good Lord to be alive. I'm sure I was dying in the hospital but , the Lord chose to spare my life. At that moment I just prayed, "All I would ask Lord is just give me 24 hrs so I could contact my family and friends". That way they wouldn't wonder why I stopped calling all of a sudden. Worst part of my condition I don't feel productive any more. I try to force my body to heal. I think I can do some of the things you show on your channel. Life is just about starting where the Lord has you. You know start with what you have. Then the Lord will provide the rest. How bout using clear 2 part epoxy, that's like wood putty or caulking for finish work. This is not a "perfect world we live in, therefore how can anything in it be perfect. People like little imperfections, it let's them know a product was made by hand, instead of a machine. Keep up the good work ! BTW, I LIKE THOSE MALLET'S, one day I will make my own and send you one ! I really love the the mixed hardwood look on things I really want to specialize in those products. Take care
Check out two other quick woodworking projects here: ruclips.net/video/-dabPELCUdo/видео.html
Can you do a video with hairpin legs
There is no way you have not served. The subtle lingo hints at it. BUT I support everything about this video, regardless. Godspeed brother.
I’ve got 2 projects on the channel with hair pin legs. Ones a TV stand. One is a nightstand.
Never been military.
That little trim router working overtime on these mallets!
I used the makita trim router for several years until I started doing work in the shop and upgraded to a full size Bosch and mounted it in a table. World of difference between the two
One of my most valued display items is the mallet that Matt sent me. (His reference early in this video of giving one as a gift). Honored that he shared his craftsmanship and enjoy sharing the story of how we came to know each other as brothers in arms and Brothers in Christ. The 2019 coin also bears the name of my Brother: Maine State Police Detective Benjamin Campbell. End of Watch April 3, 2019. May he Rest In Peace.
Thank you sir. I appreciate your friendship
Amazing story of God's handiwork.
Very touching story! Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration Matt! I really enjoy watching your channel.
Thank you to you brother and all those that put their life and limbs on the line for us, may God rest the fallen ones souls in peace...
Pray with me...
Dear Father, please protect all those worldwide serving to protect and save lives no matter which profession with the best armour which is the armour-of-God to keep then and all around them safe and free from harm and that they no-longer need to pull the trigger to save lives...
Thank you Lord
Amen
Thank you for posting this.
41:00 this is my favorite part of the whole thing. For fellow believers, we've had these types of things happen to us which are outside the realm of "it's just a coincidence". I honestly got choked up just now.
I'm a soldier in NC, only man working today where I'm at. A few minutes ago I heard the door open up, which confused the heck outta me since nobody should be coming in. It was a coworker of mine and his boy who had decided to leave their family gathering with four plates of Thanksgiving dinner wrapped up to bring in to whoever was working.
Celebrated Thanksgiving in Iraq once in '09. Anyways, before I get to rambling, just wanted to say it means more than I can explain in words when people do genuine acts of kindness and generosity for me just because I serve. Happy you shared this, and to anybody reading this, don't ever let anyone discourage you from sharing those acts with others on social media.
People see it, they get inspired, they see that there's good Americans out there. That's all I want to say. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all 🇺🇲
Honestly, the mallet with the 'Ten Commandments' coin still looks great!
Thanks!
Hello from Canada Matt. I really enjoyed your video. I have been a professional cabinet maker and finish carpenter for 32 years. I've always enjoyed watching other woodworkers enjoy their craft and inspiring others. Keep up the good work. People need positive videos like yours in these times because there is far to much negativity and division in the world today. I'm making a mallet in my shop as I watch your video.
Thank you.
Thank you!
Very impressed with these mallets. As a retired LEO from a Sheriff's Office in Florida, like yourself, have seen the heroics of many of our counterparts over the years. Thanks for your service and may God comfort and hold dear the families of those fallen this year.
👊🏻 thank you for your service.
Saw your Instagram so looked up your RUclips and man I feel obligated to say the mallet with the Fallen On it is amazing and you did them a great service and honor by recognizing them. As a Marine and Firefighter I just wanted to say Thank you. Much respect!! God Bless those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you. And thank you for your service
Amazing mallets. You are so kind giving the coin mallet to the officer's brother. Big virtual fist bump to you. 👊
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Great to see your Spirit in your work.. Your testimony is awesome. THANK YOU for the respect you have shown to the fallen and their families.
So cool when God works like that! That story brought tears to my eyes. I hope and pray my woodworking can be a blessing to others as well. This channel encourages me on so many levels! I praise God for your testimony, encouraging and teaching spirit, as pray He continues to bless you so His light can continue to shine through you!
Thank you. It was an amazing thing to happen
I have watched way to many hours of all kinds of wood working videos. I really like the epoxy river projects. Wanting to start my own RUclips channel as well. Your is most like me. No fancy tools, on a budget and more importantly your a brother in Christ and are not afraid. I build small planks with embedded coins for our men ministry. Now the mallet is way cool. I’m gonna switch over. Thank y’all for what you do. From Wichita Ks. Shalom!
Thank you 👊
God Bless you brother...Thank you for honoring all those who have served, your heart was truly on display in this video and God is definitely at work through your work!
Thank you
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Great video. I truly appreciate the story behind the Honor The Fallen mallet. A beautiful testimony to the providence of God. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I wish there was a man like you locally I could partner with/learn from. Something like an apprenticeship but much more like a mentor. I love that you openly, as we are called to, display your faith. Great style and designs as well. Keep up the great content. Im gonna find a way (time) to make a challenge coin mallet!!
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I know this is an old video so I doubt you’ll see this but honestly thank you for your videos and the kind heart you seem to have. Also thank you for being very fourth front with your relationship with God it’s very encouraging.
I sure wish I had time to build these!!!! I'm so busy working two jobs I NEVER get time to play in my shop anymore! I just get to watch the videos in between going to the jobs. I just wanted to say I love the channel and thanks for all you put into it. When I do get time I have all your videos saved in its own category so I can just get right to building haha.. I'm gonna make the wife one of those arrow tables first thing. You ALWAYS get the thumbs up from me, Thanks again friend.
I appreciate the support and kind words!
I like what you are doing. I'm wanting a mallet to use around the shop. I live in Texas and will use some of our native wood thanks for the instructions and the inspiration. I'm a disabled veteran and I think what you have done with the coins are great. Brother you have touched my heart. And even as I'm sending this message to you I have tears In my eyes. God hase sent your video to me and I needed that. There are times that my disability and my ptsd get the best of me and I find woodworking to be a comfortable escape. Thank you brother.
Thank you for sharing Gary. Praying for you.
Hey Matt, I'm a 22-year-old new to woodworking and I've been watching you for a while now and I just wanted to let you know that you have taught me so many tips and tricks on woodworking and it makes me happy that you emphasize that we are not perfect and we all make mistakes. sending you a virtual fist bump all the way from McAllen TX! Also, am I the only one that saw that spider on the table?? hahaha
Thank you! I gave the spider a thump! lol
I have recently discovered your channel as I continue to explore my newly found hobby of woodworking. As a woodworker and law enforcement officer in Northwest Arkansas, I want you to know how much I, as well as my fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement, appreciate your public support of our profession - our mission to gently nudge the world in a more positive direction each day we serve. Thank you so very much for what you do. If you ever find yourself in this part of the state, you will always find an open door and a shared meal.
Thank you for your service!
Great job as always! Love the mallets! Can’t wait to finish some mil training and get back to the shop! The Ten Commandments mallet is good, love the fact that it has imperfections and you have the Ten Commandments in it as well as John 3:16. Just a reminder that we are all imperfect and need his guiding light everyday! Keep doing great things! 🤜🏻
exactly right! Thank you for your service.
All the mallet looked great. I think I can speak for most police officer either currently working or retired. We can not thank you enough for your support for our fallen Brothers and Sisters. Your support is what makes it easier to face many hard days we all have. All I can see is keep up the great videos and excellent projects, I just hope my skills in woodworking get as good as yours have become.
I appreciate the kind words
I know this is one of your older videos, so you’ve probably heard this tip by now, but I thought the space where the handle goes would be the perfect place to use this tip for removing squeeze out. James King uses a plastic straw to remove squeeze out in corners like that, and it works beautifully!!! Love your videos!
These turned out beautiful. I love the challenge coin one the best. It’s nice to see LE support in today’s world. I’m a LEO wife and appreciate all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. God Bless the Blue! 🖤💙🖤
Thank you
Beautiful mallets!! Infinity tools has a fantastic chamfer bit with a brass guide bushing instead of a bearing. Can get into tighter corners if the need ever arises.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm glad you kept the mistakes in the video. It's a good reminder to always run a scrap piece of wood through before using the high dollar exotics. Measure twice, cut once. It's a lesson we all need to remember right after always remembering safety.
Hey Matt, those bb’s also help t alleviate rebound as the mallet strikes; just need to leave a small amount of air space in the cavity, i.e. don’t fill the hole all the way up with bb’s. You can actually buy a mallet with lose weights in it called a DEAD-BLOW hammer. A lot of farmers and truckers use them to beat on hopper bottom trailers to dislodge grain.
Loved the mallets. Absolutely Loved your Tribute. Coins was a great idea. And the Ten Commandments was great. Good Luck. God Bless.
I really love watching your videos, it's helped me to realize what I want to do with my life. Which is to build like you. The fact that you shamelessly keep God involved in every aspect of it also inspiring. At the moment I only work leather, but once I can get settled somewhere and at the point financially, I intend to take up woodworking with the hopes of combining leather, wood and metalworking into a business similar to what you do. Thank you.
That would make a great combo!
THAT SPIDER @ 43:00!!!!!!!!!! Just chillin' and helping out in the shop!
Fish gotta swim, spider gotta crawl
Love the mallets!! Great stuff as usual.
A couple tips that I have seen. I've done one but the other I have seen done. The first is to use a damp rag and an iron to get out the dents in the wood. The steam loosens the fibers and the dent will disappear. The second is to drill a hole at the end of your cut that your wedge will go into. That will keep the wood from splitting in the future.
Thank you for the tips
From one brother in blue to another - thank you for honoring our fallen but never forgotten. Also, a tip for the clamping dents- get an old clothes iron, put a small drop of water on the dent then cover with a damp towel. hit the clothe with hot iron....the steam will lift the fibers and the dent will vanish!
Thanks for the tips
Simply beautiful. You even brought a tear to my eye. God Bless
Glad you enjoyed it!
Goosebumps and tears!!! Thank you for being so helpful, kind, and grateful to those that sacrificed so much! And sharing your talent!!
Thank you
LOVE this video. I have probably watched it or parts of it over a half a dozen times this past week while making my first set of mallets.
I layered my BB’s with glue. Like 3-4 layers of BB’s and glue. I still ended up hearing one or two roll around. I will try starting with a layer of glue first next time.
I got suggestions to use CA glue, but some say it's best if they are loose inside, because that is what creates the dead blow effect
A straw with one end cut diagonal to a point is excellent for glue in spots like that and on boxes. They are beautiful!!
With the BBs, make the hole a little larger (a third hole in the center would be good) then fill about 80% with the BBs or lead shot (better). Don’t glue it and let the shot slide around and it becomes a dead blow mallet.
The combination of maple and Purple Heart is very pretty. Whoever gets one of these will be very happy with it!
I made one like this a few years ago (Inspired by Steve Ramsey at WWMM). I used maple and mahogany. I weighted it with lead solder (instead of BBs). I use it for beating on everything. It is not as pretty now, but it is useful.
thanks for the tips
I love that you spread your gospel in your videos and that you are a great woodworker. I am not christian, but I am polytheistic and recognize your god and his grace. You represent your religion beautifully, and i commend you. I wish all christians were more like you, and not spending half the existence dissing on other religions. Great videos, and I look forward to seeing more.
The mallets are beautiful. I have worked with Purpleheart a lot. Love that and Tigerwood look great together. I have made a mallet out of mulberry. Very tough mallet. I have broken a 2x4 with it and left no marks on the mallet.
Thanks. I just started making mallets, 2 so far. Watched 1/2 your video then went out and cut enough for 2 more. Thought I was cutting oak for outside layers. Got pieces over by light and discovered that they were cherry. On my 1st 2 , I cut thr shoulders on the handles, glued them and pinned center with 3/8 oak dowels. Look ok for an old geezer on his first try. Making more for gifts. I'll be using the contrasting wedge too. Love your videos and t-shirts.
God is good. Bless you.
Thats a cool story and nice way to honor his brother/other brave officers sacrifices. The coin mallet came out real nice! As did all of them. Great job!
Thank you
those are very beautiful, another great build, love your channel.
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Great story! Everybody says "it's a small world", and I always reply "yes but God made it". Love the vid and I'm glad I found you....better late than never!
I like the way you always talk about God in your videos and your work lol
Matthew 5:16
I really appreciate your love for ambrosia maple. I worked at a custom cabinets shop for a few years in my early twenties. We only used ambrosia maple as paint-grade stock. It was the ugly duckling of the shop, valued only for the straightness and density of it's grain, but I have always loved it's unique look. There is beauty in it's imperfections. Also, it has a very distinct smell when you cut it, kinda sweet and floral.
It’s great! I love it.
I’m new to woodworking and was looking to build a wood mallet and found your video. I’m a Christian, a former Marine and a retired police officer. I love how you spread the gospel in your video and showed support for law enforcement. God bless you, and thank you for what you do. I am going to attempt to make a mallet and put in a challenge coin!
If you leave the BBs loose in a larger cavity you get a dead blow mallet. They are very useful if you were going to make mallets for use.
Matt, by any chance is Ambrosia Maple your favourite?? 🤣
It's tough to say lol
🤣 🤣 I'm still watching this episode and it is brilliant! I've not looked forward to seeing RUclips videos from somone since I discovered Alec Steele or Todd from Project Farm a couple of years ago.
I'll be following your chunky table instruction video next week and building one, I've got some exotic hardwoods including purple heart so I'll give these mallets a go too! 😊👍
YES I would love to see more videos like this one. A special thanks to you for honoring that family!!
Great job! Thank you for honoring our Police Officers!
You’re welcome
I am a police officer in a town in Kane County Illinois with is the county south of Mchenry. This made my day. Thank you for honoring our fallen. I was a carpenter before a police officer, so I am still a woodworker on my free time
Thank you for your service
Man you are so genuine, I really enjoy your videos. Still rocking my 731 shirt, I wear it while woodworking just because!
Thank you 👊🏻
That purple heart is gorgeous.
Fine work neighbor! (I live in Hot Springs, Arkansas!) I come from a family tradition of Craftsmen. Blacksmith, stonemason, Coopers, Cabinet makers. Many of whom were masters of their trade. I was too young to know them well and work beside them, so I'm trying to learn all I can and at least not embarrass the family!😊
I just want to say God Bless you for your words and your work. I believe that God has Blessed me like he has you with the ability to do what we do.
God Bless you brother
What a story about the purple heart mallet and the officer that lost his life... Who says miracles still don't happen! Gave me goosebumps this morning.
Your 10 Commandments mallett.. fill it with clear epoxy, make the sides smooth and a baby's behind!
Any suggestions on epoxy to use?
@@731Woodworks no idea, as long as it's a clear one. Maybe someone more familiar with them has a suggestion.
The Gorilla brand has a pretty good clear epoxy.
Thanks
@@731Woodworks Always happy help.
GREAT video sir. Love what you are doing with the tribute/honor projects. You are my new favourite woodworker... next to Steve Ramsey LOL. He was one of the first I started to follow and made me realize I can do this too. Thank you
Thank you. I'm a hobby woodworker myself and you just gave me an idea for a Christmas gift. I have a nephew in law that is a police officer. That Honor the fallen mallet was beautiful. Thanks
Thank you
Great work brother, loved the story you shared about the family member of the fallen police officer. As a fellow woodworker you have inspired me. I appreciate you sharing your talent.
Thank you
As a member of The IllinoisPatriot Guard, we were there to honor Deputy Jacob Keltner. Well done, Sir!!
Beautiful mallets!! I have to agree, Ambrosia is one of my favorite woods to use. A couple of tips that you may already know.... you can use a straw (pinch it a little on the end) to get all the glue out of the corners... also, on the dent in the purple heart, you can use a damp cloth and an iron to bring that dent back up without having to joint it. Keep doing what you do. Great work!!
Thanks for the tips!
love the fact that you are christian makes watching your videos enjoyable
Walnut does smell good when you cut it up. Awesome looking mallets. Can't wait to try to make my own
Fellow woodworker happen to be from McHenry County and making a mallet . I've done inlays with challenge coins as well. Really dig it brother. God 🙌 Bless
oh wow...now there's a project to make! great job Matt!!
Thank you
Great video. I love the respect you give to the challenge coin and those who it represents. That respect is sadly missing in much of society today.
Cool story of how Det. Campbell's brother found you. God truly does work in mysterious way. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
Nice all i want to do is try to build a mallet now. I would like to see more unique builds like this.
Thank you
Beautiful Mallets, Thankyou for always including Our Saviour in your videos
Great mallets and an even greater story! I think I could listen to you all day! One suggestion would be to make the inner small pieces a bit thinner so you can put a shoulder on all 4 sides of the handle. But I would need to see how that looks first! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for the tip!
Please put the measurements in the description. I had to watch the video a few times to make sure that I got all of the measurements. Awesome job by the way. I love the looks of the mallets!!
Thanks
Very nice mallets! Ambrosia maple and purpleheart - also favorites of mine. Great story about the brother of the fallen deputy sheriff finding you, and nice gesture on your part to send to him the mallet.
Fix clamp dents without jointing by using a wet paper towel and a regular clothes iron. Put the paper towel over the dent and the iron over the paper towel. It will steam the water and renew the damaged grain and stand it up. Then lightly sand. Fixed!
WHAT! Thanks for the tip
Brother Matt! This is so awesome! That Ten Commandments mallet is soooo fitting. We are told repeatedly in the Bible that the law was given to show us that we cannot keep the law as we are imperfect beings and to show us that we need Christ Jesus in order to receive salvation. Just goes to show one more way that God is always in control. I think the imperfect Ten Commandments mallet was God using you brother. Maybe you should make more imperfect Ten Commandments mallets as a testament to Gods covenant to us. He sent His son so that all should not perish....
God bless you brother. I know this is an older video, but it spoke to me. Thank you. Going in for a pretty routine surgery in the morning, but I have had quite a bit of anxiety about it. I know God is in control and your video reminded me of this. We get caught up in our day to day lives and forget that He is in control and has plans for us. When I recover, I plan, by His grace, to make some mallets. Thank you Brother Matt.
I’ll pray for a successful surgery for you.
@@731Woodworks Thank You!
Beautiful hammers, dude! Really liked the embed of the coin-nice touch👍
You sir are a true gentleman!! I very much enjoy and learn from your videos. I really enjoyed your mallet build video and especially the story that goes along with the challenge coin! I personally want to thank you for your past service and for all your informative videos! Thank you.
Love the fact your description contains links so I can watch and enjoy it without having to make my own notes! Subbed
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Matt from one Christian to another and LEO suggest making one out of Bethlehem Olive wood and putting the Ten Commandments coin on it. Loved the video.
That sliding mitre saw is cool.
thanks
Those turned out really great. Thanks!
Thank you
Bravo!!! Well done, thou good and faithful servant. ❤
It was just today I said, “I need a mallet” and about two hours later I’m right here. Been totally inspired by your video. Gonna be making one tomorrow. Thanks sir!
Awesome 👊🏻
Moving into my new home on thurseday, complete with a 30x30 detached garage with electric and ac, now known as my mancave. I got a good assortment of beginner tools, saws, sanders, etc. My first project will be this mallet. Love your videos, love the way you explain your projects. So excited to begin woodworking. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Awesome. Congrats on the new space
I stayed to the end because your video was so interesting to watch. Love the work even with what you call the "imperfections". Thank you for honouring the fallen. This video made me smile and shed a tear at the same time. God bless friend.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey boss, I noticed you mentioned not going all the way down to the shoulder with the wedge slot. There IS a right answer and you got it! Going all the way down to the shoulder weakens the structural integrity of the wood at that point. I’ve seen it break out axes I’ve rehandled when I started doing that, and I’ve since learned.
I just had to say "I love you brother" you are a great man. God bless you and your family!
I appreciate that 👊
When you have time checkout some of my work. Deep Woods Customs. I'm on Instagram and Facebook. I would love to team up on a project. I am pretty good with the epoxy projects. Maybe that could be a video for you.
I wanted to let you know I love doing some wood working but I don’t get much time to do it. My wife is running meetings and has become a president of an organization to do with her work and I wanted to make her a gift to commemorate her achievement and a mallet was a great idea. Thank you brother Matt I am in the end stages now
Where can I send pics too you guys
Happy Birthday to the Baby Jesus! Awesome mallets and story. Thank You to ALL who have given the Ultimate Sacrifice. This video is a bit old but I thought I'd share a Tip? To find the Center you could have drawn a line corner to corner and you have the Exact center vs doing the math. Keep up the Great work. GOD Bless.
Great video! I’ve made a few and I’m getting ready to make a batch of 50 for wrestling tournament trophies. They will be engraved with the logo and the finishers place. Thanks for the tips!
731 woodworks is probably the most genuine woodworking channel.
Thank you 🙏🏻
731 Woodworks You’re welcome!
Matt, I've enjoyed watching your channel for a while now. It's great to see more of us DIY'ers out here grinding out our side gig. You make great projects and you do it with affordable tools. There are so many channels where the tools in the shop cost more than my house. You make it enjoyable and relatable. Keep inspiring us and keep having fun!
I appreciate the kind words
God works in mysterious ways. I really like those mallets. Great video and content
I have now just got into Woodworking I’ve learned a lot from you also how it’s OK for things not to be perfect just wanted to say thank you
This video brought a tear or two to my eye. It's always amazing how God works!
You're a great guy.... Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks but also as a retired career firefighter, thank you for acknowledging our brother police officers who gave all!
I appreciate that!
I'm enjoying your videos as a new woodworker more and more, and as a twenty-year Cop and (not quite that long) believer in Christ, I truly appreciate what you did hear and what you shared. I love the Christian t-shirts you wear in most of your videos, I know you referenced Relentless Defender in this video, but I saw very few Christian shirts on their site, so where are yours coming from. Oh and I love the simplicity of your plans and have already bought several. Please do a video on your organization covering the black metal "pegboard" type system that is in many of your vids.
Thanks and keep the faith brother.
God bless you for posting this video about the fallen heroes mallet. I too know God works in mysterious ways but never unintentionally. Even though the mallets are beautiful the story of how it blessed the fallen police officers brother was even more beautiful and amazing! Praise God that He knows the best ways to bless us! ❤❤
Thank you, I feel confident I can make a mallet.
Awesome work my friend. Thank you for using the Honor the fallen challenge coin !
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Thank you for boldly sharing your faith. May the Lord bless you and your family!
Thank you
As an ex british soldier I salute you brother for dedicating a comemerative piece to our fallen brothers in arms no matter weather they're cops or military they're still our brothers in arms God bless you brother and the familys of our fallen comrades.....
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Hey brother I just discovered your video's about 5 days ago I really enjoy them ( I think I went through most of your library, because this one has today's date lol) God bless you, they are an inspiration to me. I had a life changing event that has rendered me unable to work. I have been working since I was a little kid because I was always strong in body and soul. Now my body is broken I can't do the things I use to. I 'm grateful to the good Lord to be alive. I'm sure I was dying in the hospital but , the Lord chose to spare my life. At that moment I just prayed, "All I would ask Lord is just give me 24 hrs so I could contact my family and friends". That way they wouldn't wonder why I stopped calling all of a sudden. Worst part of my condition I don't feel productive any more. I try to force my body to heal. I think I can do some of the things you show on your channel. Life is just about starting where the Lord has you. You know start with what you have. Then the Lord will provide the rest. How bout using clear 2 part epoxy, that's like wood putty or caulking for finish work. This is not a "perfect world we live in, therefore how can anything in it be perfect. People like little imperfections, it let's them know a product was made by hand, instead of a machine. Keep up the good work ! BTW, I LIKE THOSE MALLET'S, one day I will make my own and send you one ! I really love the the mixed hardwood look on things I really want to specialize in those products. Take care
I appreciate the kind words. I prayed for you this morning. Stay strong. Healing takes time.