MasonicGavels

Custom Gavels for Masons

Updated: 6/8/09

An Online Order Form is now available! Click the button below to complete your order.

Another new addition is the scrolling Photo Album located on the "Hi-Res Pics" page.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

I am changing full time jobs to another state and the shop is now closed as of 6/8/09. At this time I am anticipating that it will remain closed for 4-6 months. As I complete this transition, I will post updates regarding when the shop will re-open. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience.

Mark Claveloux

NOT JUST FOR MASONS: Many people write and ask if they can order a gavel for an individual or for an organization which is not related to Masonry. The answer is YES. I've made these ancient style gavels for a number of other individuals and organizations, such as volunteer and non-profits, sports teams, political organizations, clubs, military groups, and even a couple of Judges!

Custom Engraving Available: Please click on the "Graphics" page to learn about adding engraving to your gavel or sounding block. The cost of each engraved graphic is $8. The charged for custom lettering is $12, with no limit on the number of characters (although it will need to fit on the gavel!)

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Handcrafted, custom gavels for Masons

Oak $30

Cherry $30

Hickory $30

Maple $30

I often wondered why many Masonic Lodges use an auctioneer or judge's gavel to conduct lodge. Some even use a Setting Maul, which has obvious negative connotations within the Craft. After a little research, I found that many Masonic scholars have advocated the use of the "common" gavel, since the Master and Wardens do not sit in judgment, nor are they selling anything. Made sense to me! So I began experimenting in my woodshop and came up with a design that I could make available to all Masons who were interested in bringing back the common gavel where it belongs.

This site contains information about the gavels I have available for sale. You'll find that the quality is outstanding, and the prices are much lower than you'll find for similar quality gavels. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or a custom request.

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Sounding Blocks

Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry and Maple $15

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Gavel Design and Construction

The striking heads are in the shape of the classic "common" gavel, with a beveled face. The back end of the gavel is cut at a 45 degree angle "to break off the corners of rough stones". The design is representative of what our ancient operative brethren would have used in the building of the Temple. Prior to assembly, the handle and striking head are machine sanded through 3 progressive grits, then hand sanded through 4 more progressively finer grits in order to bring up a beautiful and natural finish.

The handles are mounted into the striking head approximately 1" and secured with a heavy duty deck screw and glued. The top of the gavel head is then capped off with a hardwood plug where the screw has been inserted. The gavel is then finished with a hand rubbed finish using the finest Danish Oil and Butcher's Wax®.

The construction methods I use result in a heavy duty implement that is not only built to look good, but to be functional and ready for years of use.

Pictured at left are some of my gavels "under construction". These are shown at the first of seven sanding phases.

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Caring for Your Gavel

Since I use only oil and wax to preserve your gavel, touch-up and refinishing is a simple process that almost anyone can do. Over time, the face of the gavel is bound to suffer blemishes from repeated use. To bring it (or any other part of the gavel) back to its original condition, you'll need to first sand the area with progressively finer grits of sandpaper. The progression I use is 80, 120, 220, 320, 400, 600, and 1000 grit sandpaper. After sanding, simply treat the surface with Danish Oil, then apply several coats of a wood paste wax.

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