How to Make Your Own Indian Clubs, Meels, Mudgars

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2 жыл бұрын

This video details how to make inexpensive wooden clubs without a lathe. There are a lot of names for wooden swinging clubs (Indian Clubs, Persian Meels, Mudgars or even Clubbells), but for our purposes we will call these "American Clubs". They are Inexpensive, easy to make and can be manufactured with very little equipment or experience.
You will need:
Dry round logs or square dimensional lumber
Dry sticks or dowels (±1-1/4")
Wooden knobs (1-1/2" - 2")
Saw (Miter Saw & Table Saw preferred)
Drill (Power Drill preferred)
1/8 Drill bit
Screws & Driver bit
1-1/4" Forstner Bit, Spade Bit or Auger Bit
Speed Square
Tape Measure
Pencil
Sandpaper (Random Orbital Sander preferred)
Wood Finish
Wood Glue and or Epoxy
Instagram:
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@BikingLord 6 ай бұрын

good to see its going worldwide stay healthy and fit everyone

@mikesniedze9122 2 жыл бұрын

After getting into kettlebells, I’ve discovered Indian clubs and gadas…. I just made an adjustable Gada out of steel pipe, and am just about to ( literally ) turn some Indian clubs on my midi lathe … it only has 15” between centres , so I will have to mill a tenon and a hole and make it in 2 parts .. I’m surprised there are not more videos on making them … great work

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I agree, there aren't many video out there, yet. I learned by experimentation, but Paul Wolkowinski has a bunch of content and templates for making clubs, if you haven't already checked that out. This video is more for people without a lathe and is somewhat crude but very effective. I'm a fan of DIY! Hope your project turns out well ;)

@mikesniedze9122 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve been poring over all Paul’s videos … I think I will make some meels and heavier clubs with axe and drawknife and spokeshave … if they turn out well, I’ll post the results haha.. cheers

@SpiderWebTraining 2 жыл бұрын

My testosterone went up just by watching this. Excellent content and information....💪💪💪

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers!

@lonefoxbushcraft 9 ай бұрын

Thankyou sp much u saved me fortunes

@elambassist Жыл бұрын

That ornate purpheart club is insane!!!

@diariodeunmillonario Жыл бұрын

Already love that video ❤

@Rezilium 9 күн бұрын

Wow!!

@Wolkowinski 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Travis, I’m sure many people will find it useful.

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I hope so :)

@emanueleperdoncin8921 2 жыл бұрын

You need a lot of machineries there ..that's not the spirit..should be handmade without electricity ..right?

@JensMHA 2 жыл бұрын

Good one, thanks for putting this up!

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@elementalmover Жыл бұрын

@@TravisJaneway do you make those wooden kettlebells?

@AlexKoryshev 11 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks!

@matthewsiahaan1312 4 ай бұрын

Damn those are beautiful.

@TravisJaneway 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheBassmentFR Ай бұрын

Thank you alot Sir. I've recently been getting into this type of training, and I find both the style and the tools pure art. I'd be really interested in some in depth on how you made the first one, carved with machete. And how would you go about making the meels as one solid piece of wood?

@TravisJaneway Ай бұрын

Glad you found it interesting. Here is a video (also can be found on my channel) of the first club: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ1giLF8nMureJs.html I mostly turn clubs on a lathe these days but finding fully cured, large solid wood for clubs is a challenge so I mostly laminate smaller boards together to make a blank. You can check out my Instagram page @modern_primate for more club info. instagram.com/modern_primate

@TheBassmentFR Ай бұрын

@TravisJaneway awesome! Thank you for the link. Yeah I was wondering about the curing too. My grandfather was an amazing wood carver, and cured og stored lots of rare woods he'd cut down himself. I also have access to a forest, but I really should read up on the curing of large logs to prevent cracking, rot etc. Thanks for helping me rekindle this passion, I cant wait to get back into it again. He taught me so much as a kid, but I've forgotten most of it. I DO still have his massive 1950s lathe tho!

@TravisJaneway Ай бұрын

@@TheBassmentFR Sure thing :) The book "Understanding Wood" by Hoadley is a phenomenal resource! In general (though not a rule) it takes one year per inch for air drying (lots of exceptions ...lots) and a moisture meter is helpful. Mistakes will be made but it's all part of the process. Good luck to you!

@TheBassmentFR Ай бұрын

@TravisJaneway Thanks alot dude. Also checked out your IG and those clubs are absolutely stunning.

@QuakeSphere 2 жыл бұрын

Good teacher👍

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@desimugdarloversgzp1408 Жыл бұрын

Wawoo

@yonisupersaiyanyoni3693 3 ай бұрын

Great Video

@TravisJaneway 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tirunagariuttam Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video., do you have a video which show the fancy gada too? please let me know

@TravisJaneway Жыл бұрын

You could take a look at my Instagram @modern_primate instagram.com/modern_primate/

@fitness50plus15 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great collection on display....appreciate passion behind it....I would like to buy the one Indian Club....rounded at edge called GADA in India. Can to help me ....cost, weight etc

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

Good day! I'm not currently selling any of my work but plan on doing so in the next year. Thanks!

@RuneChaosMarine 5 ай бұрын

i want to know how to make the pattern wood, maces and clubs you have shown here.

@TravisJaneway 5 ай бұрын

I've been contemplating putting together a video on that subject. Probably a bit less on the turning process as there are thousands (millions?) of videos on turning. I've learned quite a lot about laminating contrasting wood for clubs over the years and it is bit of a niche topic. I have a large amount of wood stored up so when the rainy season ends, I'll likely put something together.

@normanquednau Ай бұрын

Your Gadas are beautiful!! how do you do them?

@TravisJaneway Ай бұрын

Thanks! They are build up blanks from laminated wood (segments).

@matthewbrian7075 Жыл бұрын

How are you sir. I’m looking for someone who makes clubs. I need a pair of 12 pound clubs and a pair of 18 pound clubs do you know anyone or do you make them yourself cause I’ll certainly buy them? Any help would be greatly appreciated one of the sets of for a gift for a very close friend

@TravisJaneway Жыл бұрын

You could check with Rosewater Kinetics (US-ID) but he primarily makes lighter clubs - sometimes in the 12# range. I make clubs but only in my spare time which is sparse these days.

@benjaminbongolan9131 2 жыл бұрын

How much for a similar pare of the big ones?

@TravisJaneway 2 жыл бұрын

The big ones were made largely from scrap wood that I collected and only has 10-20$ in materials. I am not currently selling but if you have some time and a few tools, you can make your own for very little.

@usmanshah146 4 ай бұрын

How are your shoulders now man

@vin8889 Жыл бұрын

Do you sell them also?

@TravisJaneway Жыл бұрын

I do not. If you are in the US you could check out Rosewater Kinetics.

@webherring Жыл бұрын

How much do they weigh?

@TravisJaneway Жыл бұрын

The tall ones are 11 lbs each / 38" long but you can make them whatever weight/size you like. Since these are made of softwood they are less dense = lighter yet inexpensive and widely available.