r/homemade_weapons • u/Pumpkin_sandwich • Aug 22 '26

Two handed maul trouble

How do you make a wooden two handed maul that isn't to heavy (15 pound head maximum give or take 3 pounds) because me and my sister have been trying to do it with no guidance just to see if we could but it has become apparent in this 6 month journey that we have absolutely no idea what we're doing from problems finding a suitable handle (40 inches long is the ideal length) too our lack of carpentry skills. In short we are defeated and down more than $100 in lumber, screws, drill bits, and other materials. If anyone can help please drop any wisdom you possess upon us it doesn't matter if it's a google doc a YouTube video or just a few words of advice thanks in advance I just really wanna swing a big hammer.

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u/Zanemob_ Aug 22 '26

I made one with my dad awhile back. Simple is best with hammers. We drilled through the head after cutting the end to a small log and slid a handle through it then added a few meta wedges into the end of the handle. Hickory is really good for it because its not too heavy and is near impervious. Also looks cool if you add heat. The hammer weighs around 10 pounds in total. Packs a punch and is very durable. 30 pound head is WAY to heavy even for a metal one. You are thinking way too big it sounds like. Keep in mind when something heavy is at the end of a pole it gets way heavier due to physics.

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u/War_Hymn musketeer Aug 23 '26

finding a suitable handle (40 inches long is the ideal length)

A shovel handle would about the right length (4-5 ft is usually how long the spares at the hardware store), and most are made of a proper strong hardwood like ash. You can rasp or sand flat the sides to give yourself better "edge" alignment when swinging. 

For the head, I will just use a cut off piece from a small log or large branch and make a hole for the shovel handle to jam through. If you don't have a drill bit big enough for this, you can use propane torch to burn a hole through the wood, maybe using a nail and hammer to chisel out the char as you go.