[clpead]

This started out as kind of a joke. Our kids talk about the most ridiculous stuff at dinner and I said I needed a gavel to get some order around here We are also big Sons of Anarchy fans. Anyways, I thought it would be a fun build and a good conversation piece. It was a little harder than expected, and it's not perfect, but I learned some stuff and had fun.

 

[Dave Paine]

Looks good. Thanks for the story behind the piece. Adds a lot of interest. :thumbsup:

 

[robert421960]

looks pretty good to me
and great family time around the table

 

[clpead]

Thanks guys, overall I'm pretty happy with it. There are a few tool marks and I now have a real appreciation for people who do duplicate spindle work. Trying to make each side of the head symmetrical wasn't easy and was a fail but close enough.

I did break out the regular chisels and and practice with them on the handle. I can see where the advantage would be over EWT's with SHARP quality tools.

 

[guglipm63]

nice, looks better than my first gavel

 

[Nate Bos]

nice, looks better than my first gavel

Yup, mine too! it looks great!:yes:

 

[MagGeorge]

Your gavel turned out really good looking, has very nice shapes especially on the spindle. Wood choice is beautiful and the finish as well.

 

[Dominick]

That's really beautiful actually.
I guess it'll get your point across. Lol
Nice job and I see your turnings are getting better every time.

 

[clpead]

That's really beautiful actually.
I guess it'll get your point across. Lol
Nice job and I see your turnings are getting better every time.

Thanks, when are you getting a lathe and joining us in this vortex?

 

[clpead]

Your gavel turned out really good looking, has very nice shapes especially on the spindle. Wood choice is beautiful and the finish as well.

Thanks, the handle was from a cut off 4/4 from the lumber store. It ended up having some really neat grain.

 

[Dominick]

Thanks, when are you getting a lathe and joining us in this vortex?

Still haven't found one for me yet. But I'm saving up$

 

[bigcouger]

Looks purity sweet to me :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Burb]

I needed a gavel to get some order around here

i need one of those myself, but something tells me there would be a lot of contempt charges...LOL

Mark

 

[clpead]

i need one of those myself, but something tells me there would be a lot of contempt charges...LOL

Mark

Haha, so far I've been too liberal, time to start handing down more fines and solitary confinement.

 

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Nice work your Honor...

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