On Monday, February 17, 2014 10:34:56 PM UTC-6, wrote:
I made a mallet (deadblow?) from walnut, maple and BBs. Incredibly fun project.



The plans were taken from Shopnotes 1992 No2.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-j3UcfQ_rE

It looks great but I think a solid head where you drill, fill, and cap on both sides would be more useful. Also, why not taper the mortise and insert the handle end first so that it gets more snug the further you pull it through?

Here's Roy Underhill getting it done.

http://video.pbs.org/video/2365021538/