Its a lovely handle, There was a lot of useful tips along the way and as said before your skew work is very good. An invaluable tutorial on handle making thanks James
A great video John, and a sound tutorial on skew work. Some very useful tips on handle making, a project, as you say is a very good skill builder. Take care Mike PS - The handle turned out very nice as well :)
+Roundabout Woodworks I will take the "iffy" camera angles any day. You make up for it with great ideas and good clear instructions. Well worth watching.
I just picked up am inexpensive drill chuck for my lathe at HF for $14.99. It may not be the long term solution but I am new to turning and after seeing them used in so many videos I thought it a good idea to make at least that little investment and try it. It is so much simpler than using my drill press. I really enjoy having it. Thanks for your videos and attitude.
thank you for the video. most people would have skipped the turning, or sped it up because they assume if you're watching a turning video you know everything about turning. I personally have never used a skew, and the close up shot plus the full length video helped me understand the tool better. not to mention this is a great project, like you said, to practice spindle turning
Thank you. I'm going to keep making videos without high speed. My next handle video will be completely between centers, for the sake of those without a chuck.
Excellent tutorial John! Perfect timing for me because today I ordered my first skew. I'm sure I will watch this many times as it seems to be one of the best videos I've seen on how to use one. Nice close ups of the techniques used and a very nice handle! Thanks!!!
The technique you used for cutting that copper coupling apart is also very useful for cutting v-groves. I scrape with that pointed side of the skew to form the grove to depth, like a parting tool, and then use the more traditional method using the point to refine the bead or v-grove to its final shape. Works much faster than forming them entirely with the traditional point cutting method.
Great job I'm just starting out and at 66 I need all the help I can get. I'm starting out on a journey I'm sure watching your videos will help me along the way. Thank.
Thanks for posting this. First video I’ve seen showing the drilling technique for the tang like this. Very helpful, I have a rat tail file that needs a handle
"My beard did not get to be this long by cutting super glue out of it." I almost died laughing! The only thing I finished on my lathe so far is a handle for a woodworking mallet. I need to find a nice piece to make a head, I really enjoyed making the handle. Hickory is hard but finished up real nice. After watching this I am going to try and make some more handles for a couple chisels and for some nicer turning tools down the road. I am going to have to try out the skew a bit more I was impressed how you were able to go from square stock to finish with the skew. I am definitely going to have to play with that. Thanks for the video and a good laugh!
I made a bunch of these last winter for my files. The only difference was that my first step was to use epoxied popsicle sticks onto the file tang first so the glue would cure as I was turning the handle, and then used a rasp to roughly shape the wood-covered tangs to round before attaching the handles. Also, I put a linseed oil/wax finish on the handles to keep them from getting soiled.
Beautiful job John. You can install the camera higher almost above the axis, so you (and beard) would be free to move without being in the camera view.
Thank you, Avner. I try to stay at least the width of the tool away from the jaws - depending on the shape I'm after. The camera angle probably made it look scarier than it was.
Great video John, you make using the skew look easy and I know it isn't. Also, thought you might like to know that as an apprentice we were always taught to heat up the tang to straw colour (so as not to loose the hardness of the cutting face) and then push the tang into the handle while hot, this burns the tang into the handle, only requires one hole the same size as the thin end of the tang, and gives a snug fit.
I'm the same John, most of my hot works has to be done outside, which doesn't happen too often this time of year as its too cold here in the UK. Great videos, looking forward to the next.
I make tool handles in much the same way as you do, although I still need practice using the skew. I raise the lathe speed and use #000 steel wool to put a nice shine on the copper. Then a coat or two of Tung Oil on the wood. Anyway good informative video.
Roundabout Woodworks Good! That is settled then. I really like your videos...I wish there were more and more often. I always learn something from them.
Love this! I don't do much woodworking but this makes me want to learn more LOL. Making jewelry, the first thing they teach us, secure the hair and clothing before using things that turn at high speeds. Can I send you a pack of pony tail holders for securing the beard? heheheh Seriously though, loved it and actually enjoyed watching.
Informative video, and ur a good turner...but u could use some photography/video tips. Lol! I'd like to see how it's done without a chuck as I don't own one....being that I don't turn much.
I'm definitely not a videographer. :) Doing it without a chuck is almost the same, but the Jacobs chuck mounts in the headstock instead. Maybe I'll do a video that way next time I make a handle. Nothing I do requires a chuck, it just makes things go faster.
Hi I have subscribed to your channel for 2 reasons 1 I like your work and 2 I am about to get a second hand lathe that I think is the same as yours Nova 1624/44 ? If it is can you do your review of it as a well used lathe etc ? Also a video with the outrigger if you have it . Thx Steve in the uk
I have the original Nova 3000. I think the major difference between mine and newer models is that the tailstock has been improved on newer models. I don't have the outrigger rest, but it would have been handy several times.
+Roundabout Woodworks Yeah I realised later it was the 3000 I get my 1624 in a few weeks looking forward to turning on it. Still using my myford ml8 .....
The first 5 minutes made me laugh out loud about 10 times LOL!!! You are so dead pan, it's fantastic! Also loved the video when it got to the handle making part, but man, that was funny!!!!! Good stuff as always :)
For a file handle what size should I use for a blank? I'm a noob and want to start with file handles as they not for show although can be,and I have alot of files and rasps that need them.
I use whatever size blank fills my hand best. I don't measure them. Large files get large handles, and small files get smaller handles. I've made handles for chainsaw files from pen blanks.
The main reason you should never use files without handles on a lathe is for safety, not practice.If for any reason your file catches on something while turning, it will go backward in the blink of an eye and you might end up with the tang planted through your hand or wrist. Even devout christians might not want to follow Jesus path that far...
Its a lovely handle, There was a lot of useful tips along the way and as said before your skew work is very good.
An invaluable tutorial on handle making
thanks
James
Thank you. :) And you're welcome.
A great video John, and a sound tutorial on skew work. Some very useful tips on handle making, a project, as you say is a very good skill builder.
Take care
Mike
PS - The handle turned out very nice as well :)
Thank you, Mike. :-) I was a little concerned about the camera angle but I guess it was okay.
+Roundabout Woodworks I will take the "iffy" camera angles any day. You make up for it with great ideas and good clear instructions. Well worth watching.
Nicely made ! Watching you rubbing the bevel reminded me of turning when I was making furniture. Thanks for the reminisce.
You're welcome. And thank you. :)
I just picked up am inexpensive drill chuck for my lathe at HF for $14.99. It may not be the long term solution but I am new to turning and after seeing them used in so many videos I thought it a good idea to make at least that little investment and try it. It is so much simpler than using my drill press. I really enjoy having it.
Thanks for your videos and attitude.
Nice file handle. Your skew work is impeccable!! Once I get a lathe, I'll come back and watch this again just for the skew work.
Thank you, Monte. The skew is my favorite tool. I use it in most of my videos.
thank you for the video. most people would have skipped the turning, or sped it up because they assume if you're watching a turning video you know everything about turning. I personally have never used a skew, and the close up shot plus the full length video helped me understand the tool better. not to mention this is a great project, like you said, to practice spindle turning
Thank you. I'm going to keep making videos without high speed. My next handle video will be completely between centers, for the sake of those without a chuck.
Excellent tutorial John! Perfect timing for me because today I ordered my first skew. I'm sure I will watch this many times as it seems to be one of the best videos I've seen on how to use one. Nice close ups of the techniques used and a very nice handle! Thanks!!!
Thank you very much! You will love your skew. :-)
The technique you used for cutting that copper coupling apart is also very useful for cutting v-groves. I scrape with that pointed side of the skew to form the grove to depth, like a parting tool, and then use the more traditional method using the point to refine the bead or v-grove to its final shape. Works much faster than forming them entirely with the traditional point cutting method.
Great job. I'm new to turning. This looks like a perfect early project. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Don. Thank you for watching.
Always enjoy your vids John. Most informative.
John from Australia
Thank you very much!
Great job I'm just starting out and at 66 I need all the help I can get. I'm starting out on a journey I'm sure watching your videos will help me along the way. Thank.
Thank you, Colin. :) We all started at some point, and you'll probably pick it up quickly.
Thanks for posting this. First video I’ve seen showing the drilling technique for the tang like this. Very helpful, I have a rat tail file that needs a handle
"My beard did not get to be this long by cutting super glue out of it." I almost died laughing! The only thing I finished on my lathe so far is a handle for a woodworking mallet. I need to find a nice piece to make a head, I really enjoyed making the handle. Hickory is hard but finished up real nice. After watching this I am going to try and make some more handles for a couple chisels and for some nicer turning tools down the road. I am going to have to try out the skew a bit more I was impressed how you were able to go from square stock to finish with the skew. I am definitely going to have to play with that. Thanks for the video and a good laugh!
Thank you for watching, and thank you for taking time to leave comments. :-)
Hi John, A very enjoyable video!! , and also very good tutorial on using a skew.
Many thanks for sharing
All the best Bram
Thank you for the kind words, Bram. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :-)
Awesome tool work John.
Thank you, sir. :)
I made a bunch of these last winter for my files. The only difference was that my first step was to use epoxied popsicle sticks onto the file tang first so the glue would cure as I was turning the handle, and then used a rasp to roughly shape the wood-covered tangs to round before attaching the handles.
Also, I put a linseed oil/wax finish on the handles to keep them from getting soiled.
That's a good idea! I oil my handles but didn't do it in the video. I like the patina that develops over time with oil and wax.
+Louie Powell That's a great idea thanks for sharing it!
Beautiful job John. You can install the camera higher almost above the axis, so you (and beard) would be free to move without being in the camera view.
Great video tutorial. Thanks. Firewood works great for file and chisel handles. It was scary watching you work so close to the chuck jaws.
Thank you, Avner. I try to stay at least the width of the tool away from the jaws - depending on the shape I'm after. The camera angle probably made it look scarier than it was.
Whew! What a relief. Lookng forward to watching your other videos and firing up the lathe.
Nicely done. I like to put a brass thumbtack on the end of the handle,gives a nice striking surface when settting in the file.
I'd have never thought of using a thumbtack. Excellent idea! Thank you. :)
This will be a great project for a future weekend. Thanks!
Landon Cox Hello Do you have a lathe? saludos from Ecuador
Seems funny that someone into wood working would by mass produced or pre made wood handles.
Love the vids, keep it up.
Yeah, I don't get it either. Thank you. :-)
Great video John, you make using the skew look easy and I know it isn't. Also, thought you might like to know that as an apprentice we were always taught to heat up the tang to straw colour (so as not to loose the hardness of the cutting face) and then push the tang into the handle while hot, this burns the tang into the handle, only requires one hole the same size as the thin end of the tang, and gives a snug fit.
That's the best way to fit a handle, but as messy as my shop is I have to be very careful with fire. :) Thank you, Ian.
I'm the same John, most of my hot works has to be done outside, which doesn't happen too often this time of year as its too cold here in the UK. Great videos, looking forward to the next.
I make tool handles in much the same way as you do, although I still need practice using the skew. I raise the lathe speed and use #000 steel wool to put a nice shine on the copper. Then a coat or two of Tung Oil on the wood. Anyway good informative video.
Thanks. :-) I'm not very particular about tool handles for my own use. If I had been making it for someone else it would have been fancy.
Gil Grace Your tool handle is just fine. I was only telling you about mine. By the way mine are not fancy either. No criticism intended.
Gil Grace I didn't think you were criticizing. :-) I appreciate you telling me about the steel wool.
Roundabout Woodworks Good! That is settled then. I really like your videos...I wish there were more and more often. I always learn something from them.
Gil Grace thank you! I'll try to upload more frequently. I have some ideas for the next couple of videos.
Love this! I don't do much woodworking but this makes me want to learn more LOL. Making jewelry, the first thing they teach us, secure the hair and clothing before using things that turn at high speeds. Can I send you a pack of pony tail holders for securing the beard? heheheh Seriously though, loved it and actually enjoyed watching.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Informative video, and ur a good turner...but u could use some photography/video tips. Lol! I'd like to see how it's done without a chuck as I don't own one....being that I don't turn much.
I'm definitely not a videographer. :) Doing it without a chuck is almost the same, but the Jacobs chuck mounts in the headstock instead. Maybe I'll do a video that way next time I make a handle. Nothing I do requires a chuck, it just makes things go faster.
Hi
I have subscribed to your channel for 2 reasons 1 I like your work and 2 I am about to get a second hand lathe that I think is the same as yours Nova 1624/44 ?
If it is can you do your review of it as a well used lathe etc ? Also a video with the outrigger if you have it .
Thx
Steve in the uk
I have the original Nova 3000. I think the major difference between mine and newer models is that the tailstock has been improved on newer models. I don't have the outrigger rest, but it would have been handy several times.
+Roundabout Woodworks
Yeah I realised later it was the 3000
I get my 1624 in a few weeks looking forward to turning on it.
Still using my myford ml8 .....
The first 5 minutes made me laugh out loud about 10 times LOL!!! You are so dead pan, it's fantastic! Also loved the video when it got to the handle making part, but man, that was funny!!!!! Good stuff as always :)
good
Thank you. :-)
Nice work! Thanks for showing us!
You went off to sharpen you parting tool, what do you use to sharpen and how?
hi sir, i want to making dome shape on broom stick,, how?
For a file handle what size should I use for a blank? I'm a noob and want to start with file handles as they not for show although can be,and I have alot of files and rasps that need them.
I use whatever size blank fills my hand best. I don't measure them. Large files get large handles, and small files get smaller handles. I've made handles for chainsaw files from pen blanks.
Baking soda on top of super glue hardens it instantly.....no joke!
Very nice,my first wood turning is going to be handles.
Why did you stop making videos? Could be edited better, but better than most.
Very well done! Thanks!!
Thanks for the video, think I'll practice using my skew again.
that's exactly how i bore my chanters!! :)
the difference is I use the large bit first. :/
The main reason you should never use files without handles on a lathe is for safety, not practice.If for any reason your file catches on something while turning, it will go backward in the blink of an eye and you might end up with the tang planted through your hand or wrist.
Even devout christians might not want to follow Jesus path that far...
god bless u