Hi Mike, thanks for all your how to videos. I'm a beginner turning enthusiast and already making tools for far less than ready made tools. All because of the encouragement from you, this video included. Here you show how to remove a handle from the tool. I found it easier to do it this way: Take a flat strip of wood that is a few inches longer than the blade. Rest this on the tool ferule, holding both the blade and the strip of wood firmly in one hand. Now wack the wood a few times and the handle comes out easily without damage. Check it out if you haven't already. Thanks again.
I just watched your tool handle video. You did a fantastic job on this. Another well done and greatly appreciated video. I really appreciate your style of presentation. I did a handle extension for my Laguna 1216. Man oh Man did that help me out. I turn sitting in my wheelchair and anything that makes tasks easier or safer for me is excellent. You are a solid mentor and I am grateful. TS
Great point about not needing epoxy or glue. The wedging pressure of the wood fibers is more than enough, plus you can remove the handle without totally destroying it. Merry Christmas!!!
Another way to drive the tool into the handle is to bang the handle down hard on something solid. That way, you don't risk damaging the tool tip. Concrete floor works fine.
Why do we even buy handled tools? It's so easy to turn our own and they would be custom fit too. Thank you for sharing.👍👍Have a great Holiday and stay safe.🙂🙂
Mike.. tractor supply, look for collets near the 3pt hitch stuff. They are steel collets used to stop shafts from slipping off the face of a bearings. They have a set screw and make dandy replacements for pipe couplings. And best of all makes your tools quick connect.. I am on my third 1inch Carter and son skew on one handle using this setup. Best is they come in all sizes.
Mike would an easier way to change the profile of the handle have been to insert the steel end through the chuck and tighten down on the Farrel and bring up tail stock suport. Turn to shape and finish? A lot less steps. But I do understand wanting different handle. Thanks for your tips
As always, a great video. The only thing that I do differently than you is to drill the hole for the tool tang before I turn the tenon. With the cone center in the hole, I'm guaranteed that the tenon will be concentric with the hole.
Hi Mike, just finished watching your thread chasing video and I wondered how long it would be before you replaced those Sorby handles. 😃 Anyway thanks for another very useful video and one I've personally needed help with for a while. PS, I'd love to have that cardboard "Mike" to keep me company at the lathe. 😄
I do have a question. On a video you did you made a round knob for a handle of sorts. Perhaps for a knock out rod? You used a texturing tool. Then did a veegroove on each side then burned a line. What texturing or chatter tool did you use? Last! You used a copper wire to burn the grove or line. Can you use different gauge of wires to burn lines? I was going to buy a burn wire kit. But at $50 bucks….. can I save $$ and use copper wire? Thank you. TS
Nice! Tool handles are a project that keeps repeating. very useful
Thanks, Jim. Handles are basic and essential projects worth putting green spindle stock away for.
Hi Mike, thanks for all your how to videos. I'm a beginner turning enthusiast and already making tools for far less than ready made tools. All because of the encouragement from you, this video included.
Here you show how to remove a handle from the tool. I found it easier to do it this way: Take a flat strip of wood that is a few inches longer than the blade. Rest this on the tool ferule, holding both the blade and the strip of wood firmly in one hand. Now wack the wood a few times and the handle comes out easily without damage. Check it out if you haven't already. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing with our community!
I like the storyboard. Good idea. Nice video!
Thanks Ken.
Thanks, Mike - it was great to see the process from soup to nuts. Love the result!
Thanks, a custom handle always feels best in your hand.
I just watched your tool handle video. You did a fantastic job on this. Another well done and greatly appreciated video. I really appreciate your style of presentation. I did a handle extension for my Laguna 1216. Man oh Man did that help me out. I turn sitting in my wheelchair and anything that makes tasks easier or safer for me is excellent. You are a solid mentor and I am grateful. TS
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you Mike!
You're welcome, Steve. Merry Christmas.
Great point about not needing epoxy or glue. The wedging pressure of the wood fibers is more than enough, plus you can remove the handle without totally destroying it.
Merry Christmas!!!
It took me a while to skip the epoxy
Hi Mike turned one to ur spec what a cracking little handle 👏
Ian
Excellent!
Turning new tool handles is both enjoyable and useful. Well done!
Thanks, Jerry.
Great handle Mike.
Thanks. Jack. Merry Christmas.
Another way to drive the tool into the handle is to bang the handle down hard on something solid. That way, you don't risk damaging the tool tip. Concrete floor works fine.
Why do we even buy handled tools? It's so easy to turn our own and they would be custom fit too. Thank you for sharing.👍👍Have a great Holiday and stay safe.🙂🙂
thank for sharing your vidoes wanted to wish you and family merry christmas and happy new year .
Thanks, Larry. Same for you and yours.
Nice job
Thanks!
Great little handles Mike.
Thanks, Jean!
Great job Mike! Have a happy Christmas and New Year!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎
I do that on larger tools but did not think it would work with a tool this small. But certainly worth mentioning.
Mike I hope the are more suitable/functional for you, in any case they look a lot better. Thanks for the video. Cheers, Tom
They really are. I think Sam Angelo is going to replace some of his.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning Mike, the hook tool you use for doing the female threads does need a longer handle, correct? Cheers, Tom
@@tomcoker9882 probably 10-12 inches for a scraper. Perhaps a little less for a recess tool.
Mike.. tractor supply, look for collets near the 3pt hitch stuff. They are steel collets used to stop shafts from slipping off the face of a bearings. They have a set screw and make dandy replacements for pipe couplings. And best of all makes your tools quick connect.. I am on my third 1inch Carter and son skew on one handle using this setup. Best is they come in all sizes.
Thanks for the tip. I will check out TSC.
Great topic Mike.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and yours
Take Care
Cheers my friend
Harold
Thanks, Harold. You too.
Great video always Mike! Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Back atcha Cory.
Mike would an easier way to change the profile of the handle have been to insert the steel end through the chuck and tighten down on the Farrel and bring up tail stock suport. Turn to shape and finish? A lot less steps. But I do understand wanting different handle. Thanks for your tips
I think the tools too wide to fit the Morse taper. And the ash a bit coarse for the smaller features I wanted.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning I see your point it would work if you could get the tool steel out of the handle... Thanks
As always, a great video. The only thing that I do differently than you is to drill the hole for the tool tang before I turn the tenon. With the cone center in the hole, I'm guaranteed that the tenon will be concentric with the hole.
More than one way works.
Love the shape of that handle! Hey Mike are you going to be at the AAW 2023 in KY?
Yes, as a participant not working the trade show.
Hope I see you there!
Another excellent video Mike! Was the last step just wax on a buffing wheel? If so, what type? Thanks so much.
I put a couple of coats of minwax ao and buffed with beall buff after letting cure a couple of days.
Sweet 😋
Hi Mike, just finished watching your thread chasing video and I wondered how long it would be before you replaced those Sorby handles. 😃 Anyway thanks for another very useful video and one I've personally needed help with for a while. PS, I'd love to have that cardboard "Mike" to keep me company at the lathe. 😄
I do have a question. On a video you did you made a round knob for a handle of sorts. Perhaps for a knock out rod? You used a texturing tool. Then did a veegroove on each side then burned a line. What texturing or chatter tool did you use? Last! You used a copper wire to burn the grove or line. Can you use different gauge of wires to burn lines? I was going to buy a burn wire kit. But at $50 bucks….. can I save $$ and use copper wire? Thank you. TS
Yes, a knockout bar. Texturing done with a Sorby spiraling tool. Guitar strings make the best burn wires. Know any guitarists?
Why do you need a ferule?
Ferrule keeps the opening from splitting out.
I have a video on just ferrules. Main purpose is to retain the tool if the handle breaks.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning thank you. I have moved to using inserts in handles to make them more interchangeable.