From Scrap Wood to Kitchen Tool | DIY Wooden Meat Tenderizer Build

Описание: For the holidays, I decided to turn some scrap hardwood into a unique gift: handmade wooden meat tenderizers! 🍖
I used Purpleheart and Walnut for the head and Cherry for the handle, crafting a durable, beautiful kitchen tool that’s as functional as it is eye-catching.

Follow along as I take you through the full woodworking process — from selecting the wood to shaping, sanding, and finishing each mallet. I’ll post an update in a few months to see how these hold up in real-world kitchen use!

In this build, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Turn scrap wood into a beautiful and functional kitchen tool
✅ Combine exotic hardwoods for both strength and aesthetics
✅ Shape and finish a handle for comfort and durability
✅ Create a simple yet thoughtful handmade gift

Whether you’re making gifts for the holidays or just love small woodworking projects, this one is a fun, satisfying weekend build.

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Key woods & materials used:

Purpleheart & Walnut (mallet heads)

Cherry (handles)

Wood glue, sandpaper, finish

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Ask me anything about wood selection, shaping, or finishing — I reply to every comment!

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