Today is the day I finally got fed up not owning a decent mallet and decided to make one.
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With a hefty lump of oak for the head and an off cut from the bin as a handle, the only other materials were some scraps from the kindling pile to make wedges to ensure the handle never comes loose.
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Couldn’t resist a quick wipe with some danish oil, but now it looks so good I don’t want to use it!!
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