Dead Blow Mallet

Tim makes his own dead blow mallet using a 3/4" T-pipe fitting. The handle and mallet ends are threaded to fit into the pipe fitting. Tim shows you two ways to make the threads. First he creates his own 14tpi thread chaser and later he uses a piece of pipe to make a thread cutter.

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[slayer]

I want to watch all of Tim’s videos but I always end up falling asleep I guess his voice is just very soothing haha

[holly-anne]

I was mesmerized by this a non-turner I'm in awe of you who are!. Thank you!

[lourias]

I do believe I can make a few of those without a lathe, and with my simple home tools! I even have 2 different sizes of T-pipe to start!

Thank you for your tips and tricks!

[JaMarvelousjmar]

I was thinking of turning projects and you must have read my mind. Well done. Great job.

[Geiserwoodturner]

I love this! I think using the t-fitting is genius. I’m really happy you showed how to make a thread cutting tool in more than one way. I will definitely be trying this!

[BlackDogWoodwork]

Great project. It's time for a new dead blow for me, and I really like this one. Thanks for sharing.

[charlesreicks]

Nice idea and good looking. Thanks for showing how to get threads without a threading tool. Thanks

[philipguarino]

Fantastic!! A very interesting and educational video. Thank you Tim. Phil

[christophercollins]

Really enjoyed the work you put into this project. Beautiful contrast of the Cocobolo & Brass Tee.

[carterfuehr-bush]

Awesome! I knew I wasn't the first to think to use a t-pipe to make a hammer, came to me as I was lying in bed. I want to make one with rubber faces(preferably a soft and a hard) as that's what is common in a machine shop. I have access to lathes with threading capabilities, so I can make real threads on the wooden handle and/or the rubber parts, but I'm amazed that your homemade tool worked like that! I'll definitely mention that to my classmates. I got three sizes to experiment with. Very nice work!

[carr]

Ok, now that is cool. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[peterleffler]

Hi Tim, another great project, I like the way you used and worked the materials. Just one thing I have a different understanding from your definition of the dead blow mallet. The point of the bbs in the head - which are what make it 'dead blow' - is that the mallet will not bounce when you strike a blow. You are correct in saying that the wood of a mallet is sacrificial and protects a vulnerable material but the dead blow aspect relates to damping the potential for bounce. It's still a coo, project though and could be scaled up with bigger plumbing fittings if you need to do some serious persuading!

[joerash]

Always enjoy watching your videos tim keepup the good work

[oljswartz]

Another great project Tim! Keep em comin!

[turkeycreekknives]

Very cool I made tapered one like yours for my leather tools for stamping cocobolo with the brass tee was nice touch I’m going to put leather on ends of caps thanks for sharing

[keithdavis]

Very nice! I think I will give this a shot.

[tonyp]

nice job Tim, I appreciate the good tips

[barrygerbracht]

Got the threads going the right way in this edit LOL.

[charlesdeens]

Love your vids. Fantastic presentation and very interesting projects.

[dreamwarriors]

Cool project HOPE this works whit Rawleather too 🤞🏽