DIY Mace Build Guide

Build your own functional steel mace using simple, affordable parts from your local hardware store. This step-by-step digital guide walks you through exactly how to assemble a durable, plate-loadable steel mace using iron fittings found at Home Depot—no special tools, welding, or guesswork required.

Designed for strength athletes, mace beginners, and movement enthusiasts, this guide breaks everything down in clear, easy-to-follow language. You’ll learn which parts to buy, how to assemble them correctly, how to load weight safely, and how to ensure a secure fit for Olympic plates and Olympic Collars (must be purchased separately)

What’s included:

• Complete materials list (hardware-store only)
• Alternative part options if specific fittings are unavailable
• Simple, step-by-step assembly instructions
• Plate-fit tip for a tight, rattle-free load
• Weight-loading instructions for adjustable resistance

Perfect for:

• DIY builders who want a cost-effective steel mace
• Athletes exploring rotational strength and grip training
• Coaches and gyms looking for a simple mace solution
• Anyone who wants to train with a tool that lasts

This guide is for educational purposes only and reflects real-world building experience—not theory.

Build it. Load it. Swing it.