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These gavels were turned for retiring committee chairmen in the West Virginia Legislature. The heads are Walnut and Maple. Handles are Cherry. The stands are mostly Walnut with a little oak on one and a Mahogany handle rest for both of them. The cradles are lined with black leather. Gavels are finished with many coats of hand rubbed lacquer, sounding boards and stands are Danish oil. A bass strip will be added around the head in the center citing years served and committee names. Fun projects for sure!
-- Dennis, WV
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 101 days ago
Nice work Dennis,these are really unique gavels.
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PASs
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#2 posted 101 days ago
Nice!
I like the carryover of the pattern from the gavel head to the sounding boards.
-- Pete, "It isn't broken, you just aren't using it right."
Monte Pittman
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#3 posted 101 days ago
Really nicely done
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drbyte
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#4 posted 101 days ago
Thanks a lot guys! Appreciate the look-see and the kudos!!
-- Dennis, WV
luv2learn
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#5 posted 101 days ago
I was going to suggest that once this fellow retires the gavels could become mallets but they are too pretty for that :).
-- Lee~"If the women don't find you handsome, at least they ought to find you handy"~ Red Green
Porchfish
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#6 posted 101 days ago
Now those are Gavels !
-- some men see things that are and wonder why, I dream of things that never were and ask why not .... rfk
Fishinbo
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#7 posted 100 days ago
Great looking gavels! Love the wood combination and the finish. Great tributes for sure.
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