{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"fe7e96be-bac1-5ff8-9ff0-ab85d9a7d5ec","slug":"diy-mallet-from-a-steel-channel-and-wood-fe7e96","title":"DIY Mallet From a Steel Channel and Wood","teaser":"Turn a few basic materials into a sturdy homemade mallet.","category":"home-interior","time_bucket":"15min","budget_bucket":"over_50","difficulty":"advanced","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"medium","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":10,"topic_tags":["home"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Galvanized steel stud channel (drywall track)","quantity":"1 piece"},{"name":"Wooden block","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Wooden handle post","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Self-tapping screws","quantity":"a few"},{"name":"Marker","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Flexible ruler","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Aviation tin snips","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Power drill/driver","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Nail (for testing)","note":"optional","quantity":"1"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Measure and 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DDaria Mikhailova · Senior Home & Interior Editor
DIY Mallet From a Steel Channel and Wood
Turn a few basic materials into a sturdy homemade mallet.
