bog oak and boxwood gavel

[jumps]

something slightly different again

after advice from members of the 'hand tools' section, I opted for these 'very english' woods to complete this piece - which is heading overseas from an English association.

just hope it all stays together!

 

[boysie39]

Very impressive looking , well turned and finished , wherever it's going it is sure to be well recieved .Very nice piece.

 

[jumps]

thank you Eugene

was a tough call as to whether to fill all the grain on the oak, or leave it; went with the latter but still not sure if it was the right thing

 

[matmac]

looks really cool, where did you find the oak?
Matt

 

[nev]

Very nice! Is it to be ornamental or used in anger? (hammer) Did you give it a good testing? Order! Order in the kitchen I say! (hammer)

 

[jumps]

looks really cool, where did you find the oak?
Matt

Matt, I'm fortunate to live round the corner timberline http://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/

 

[jumps]

Nev,

the simple answer is both!

I wish I had photographed the underside of the striking plate - the boxwood is hollowed and the oak forms a soundbox....

It's heading to Harare (apparently)