Project Tutorials

Gavel

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Reverse the handle blank and grip the thread tenon in the chuck. Turn the square section to round that was in the chuck jaws.

The storyboard for the handle has all the information and layout points for turning this handle as many times as need.

Mark off the handle for turning.

All the sizing cuts made. I am double-checking with the storyboard that everything looks right.

To the left I have made my sizing cuts to align with the point where the cuts need to start as a reference. One side is half a bead and the other half is half a cove.

Start shaping the handle from the tailstock and work back to the headstock end.

When working into a sharp V area from both sides make sure not to move the line back and forth as you cut form left and right each time.

Make the concave cut at the top of the handle. You now have the transition set.

Round the top shape to the thread straight section.

Roll the bead on the handle.