Woodworker's Journal 2004 Summer, страница 74

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Turning the mallet heads is a welcome change from the spindles since you don't have to fight flexing. Turn them round with a bowl gouge and use a caliper to get the diameter right.

After applying finish to the head, go back to the ends and deepen the cut with your parting tool so only 1/4" remains. Finish up the ends on the band saw, followed by the belt sander.

Rough out the flat part of the mallet handle with the bowl gouge and then the skew. Use your caliper to get the diameter perfect.

After turning, sand this piece, but don't be excessive about smoothness, since the post will end up being painted later on anyway.

Turning the Mallets

The only difference between turning the mallet handles (pieces 15) and the legs is that a storyboard is essential here, as the profile is a little more complicated. It will also ensure that all six mallets are identical. Use calipers to make sure the mallet heads (pieces 16) are 3" diameter, then complete the rest of the turning in accordance with the Pinup Shop Drawings.

Make a simple scrap wood V-shaped cradle to hold the mallet heads steady on the drill press while you bore them for the tenons on the ends of the handles. Once everything gets a good sanding, glue and clamp the handles to the heads.

Make a story board to mark all the critical points at the top of the handle, then use the shallow gouge to shape the top end.

Make a story board to mark all the critical points at the top of the handle, then use the shallow gouge to shape the top end.

No Sticky Wickets Here

I went to a welding supply shop and got brass welding rods for the wire hoop wickets (pieces 17). They bend easily, and I liked the color. Sand and finish those elements of the set that weren't finished on the lathe, then you're ready to present your completed set. Your family will have fun with this project for years to come. £ ___/

Some folks think the challenge of the game is to progress through the wickets in the fewest strokes. For others, real joy is attained with a properly "sent" competitor's ball.

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