Hi Mike

A little late, but here's a link to not just Gavels but a lot of other
projects to make, as for the brass bands, if the gavels are to be used
I would not put them on, they almost certainly will come flying off
some day, unless you would use nails or screws to keep them on.

http://www.woodturningonline.com/Tur..._projects.html

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo
http://homepage.mac.com/l.vanderloo/PhotoAlbum28.html

mike wrote:
I have been asked to make three gavels and blocks for a presentation.
Has anyone any helpful hints as to style and type of wood and also
presentation box ideas. The commercial ones I have seen have a brass
band around, can I buy these in the UK?

A Happy New Year to All

Regards


Mike