A Wood Mallet made from Wood Scraps

I've made a few wrenches from wood scraps.  Time now to see if I can make a wood version of a heavy steel mallet I have. Basically a small sledge hammer. 

I had a nice block of dense white oak for the head, and a section of hex shaped oak that was going to be the handle for a tool chest that made a good handle for the mallet. 

Using the CNC to cut the top details took some contemplation and experimentation. The hardest part was the chamfer around the edges. The easy parts were the top curved surface and the center hole for the handle. That hole was first drilled out at my drill press,  The CNC flared the top of the hole anticipating the wedge that will spread the tenon and trap the handle in place. 

White Oak Mallet Head

The old steel mallet is blessed with a nice patina and grace from being used and cared for over 5 decades since I inherited it from an Uncle. I'm sure he got good use of it over the time he had it. 

Old and New

Wood sealed

For a finish I applied tung oil on the red oak handle, and Danish oil on the white oak head.

Perhaps with time and use this wood version will acquire similar qualities. Time will tell.

4D