I made my own hardwood head mallet some 8 or 9 years ago. And it's still going strong, though I don't use it every day. But I have used it every job since I made it....

I have just a 4"x4"x5" piece of red oak and a 1" dowel for a handle..because nine years ago, I didn't want to spend $46 for a carvers mallet at the tool store....you know the one with the round plastic head.....

What are you using that isn't lasting long?

Jim Rogers

Whatever you do, have fun doing it!