How to Make a Wooden Putter

Simple wooden putters, also called "mallets," are used in the game of croquet for hitting the ball and directing it through the hoops, also known as "wickets." The weight of the putter affects the amount of force you can exert upon the wooden or plastic balls. Creating several putters for different applications makes it possible to successfully navigate any croquet course. Choose a larger block of wood for the putter head if you want to create a putter that exerts more force on the ball. Use smaller blocks for more precise and gentle putting.

Things You'll Need

• Wood dowel, 3 feet long, 1/2 inch in diameter
• Cylindrical wood block, 7 inches long, 4 inches in diameter
• 1/2-inch drill
• Wood glue
• Sandpaper, 250-grit

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Drill a 1/2-inch hole into the wood block in the center at the 3 1/2-inch mark. The hole should extend approximately 2 inches into the center of the 4-inch block.

   • 2

     Add approximately 1 tablespoon of wood glue to the hole.

   • 3

     Insert the 1/2-inch dowel into the hole and allow it to set and dry for the recommended time on the wood glue packaging.

   • 4

     Sand the dowel and putter head with a 250-grit fine sandpaper.