The SYNERGEE Conductors Baton


Introduction:
A Quest to diversify from the realms of "normal" woodturning activities has resulted in
an intensive research into the intricacies of musical conductors professional batons.

The Construction Story:
The research divulged that the generally accepted article was still based on a whittled wooden
 shaft or heavy solid glass fibre with a wine bottle cork jammed onto the end.
It was thought with more up to date materials and technology, a far more satisfactory and durable article
could eventuate.  And so, a tapered hollow carbon fibre shaft, epoxy coated, made its appearance.
The hand Grip evolved as a reinforcing inner core of American Maple (because of its straightness of grain)
accurately turned and drilled.

To satisfy most conductors preferences for the feel of cork, the overlay on the wooden core became
reconstituted cork because of its durability and fineness of grain.  The whole handgrip assembly was glued
together, remounted on the lathe for shaping and fine surface finishing.  The shaft, cut to individual demand
was inserted and glued to the concentrically pre-drilled hole in the handgrip.

Conclusion
The finished batons of untoward lightweight and carefully adjusted centre of balance are now widely
 used and endorsed in New Zealand, Australia, and United States.  Companion carbon fibre carrying
cases in two sizes complete the overall project.

Jack Gee