Woodworker's Journal 2006-30-2, страница 32

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Hand-Turned Gavels

By Betty Scarpino

handmade wood gavel is a relatively easy project that can be finished in a few hours' time. Only a small bit of wood is required, so cost is minimal. On the other hand, it's a great way to show off an expensive, beautiful piece of unusual hardwood. For I this project, I selected a stick of bubinga that had been given to me a few years ago. To show a slightly different design. 1 made a second gavel from Osage orange (also known as hedge apple or bois d'arc), which is shown above. Right now the Osage is bright yellow in color, but over time it will darken to a mellow golden brown. The bubinga (at far right) will change color only slightly with time, so it will remain this lovely reddish-brown color.

Gavels can be utilitarian, such as those used by judges and presidents of organizations as a symbol of authority. They are also ceremonial in nature, marking the approval or disapproval of ideas and opinions.

32 April 2006 Woodworker's Journal

Mark the centers tor attaching each piece to the lathe with an "X" across each end: also mark the center ol one side ol the wood you will use for the head of the gavel. This can be done by making an "X" from comer to comer and marking the center with a small hole. Drill the hole using a Forstner bit.