A classic, heirloom-quality presentation gavel turned from high-density kiln-dried Hard Maple. This project features a precision-turned head and a tapered handle secured by a traditional wedged round mortise-and-tenon joint, ensuring a permanent, mechanical lock capable of withstanding striking forces.
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Materials
- Hard Maple Gavel Head Blank
- Hard Maple Gavel Handle Blank
- Contrasting Wedge Blank (Walnut)
Tools Required
- Wood Lathe
- Spindle Roughing Gouge
- Spindle Detail Gouge
- Parting Tool
- Skew Chisel
- Drill Press
- Forstner Bit
- V-Block Jig
- Japanese Flush-Cut Saw
- Dial Calipers