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I wanted to integrate more Turning projects into our advanced level wood shop class now that the kids had a taste of Pen-making. Something simple, i thought, would be a mallet, and would integrate multiple pieces and turning a runout tolerance for a tenon on the handle. So this was my first attempt made from Maple, Ambrosia Maple, and a strip of Walnut for good measure.
The hole and tenon are both 3/4", and roughly 1-1/4 long. It was a really snug fit so I don't think that any lateral reinforcement is necessary (yet). I finished it with CA glue and buffed it out with some Shellawax, which is the same process that I used on my pens.
I tried it out only a few times today, and noticed a crescent moon if I didn't hit it square. I guess I need to include a larger roundover on the ends to prevent that.
Thanks for looking, and if there are any more experienced turners I'd love to hear some suggestions. Thanks!
The hole and tenon are both 3/4", and roughly 1-1/4 long. It was a really snug fit so I don't think that any lateral reinforcement is necessary (yet). I finished it with CA glue and buffed it out with some Shellawax, which is the same process that I used on my pens.
I tried it out only a few times today, and noticed a crescent moon if I didn't hit it square. I guess I need to include a larger roundover on the ends to prevent that.
Thanks for looking, and if there are any more experienced turners I'd love to hear some suggestions. Thanks!