Thank you. I’ve been told that the handles should be longer and not have a bulge in the center. If you know someone who Crochets you may want to consult with them for their input. Regards, Bob
I have turned many of these and I am also a crocheter/knitter. I do usually rough up (lightly sand) the end that I am putting into the turned handle, just seems like it will "grab" better to the epoxy. I also make the handle about 1 1/2" longer than the regular hook as I don't like to crochet with the end of the hook in my palm, but rather extending past my hand. Just some thoughts. I always love your videos though, so calm, informative and good info. I love how you always show the products that you use also. Thanks.
Thank you Cindy. It’s always great to hear from someone who crochets as they understand the item. My mother use to but I have never tried it. H e a great day. Regards, Bob
RJBWoodTurner I actually bought the interchangeable crochet set (Penn State Industries) and turned the handle today for my mom for her bday. It uses an internal “spring” to accept the hook and keeps it in place with tension. It turns just like a pen wound. It comes with an end cap and clip like a pen, but I discarded that and did a closed end instead so I could make it a bit longer and prettier. I used acrylic blank. Any hints on doing closed ends? I took and old adjustable length pen mandrel and grinder the end the a sharp flat surface like a straight edge screwdriver so it would “grab” the inside of the blank. Used the tail stock with 60* cone to support until completely sanded (except very end), then parted off and finished sanding by hand (pain with Acrylics). Any new hints would be much appreciated.
I can think of two options. Penn state sells a closed end pen mandrel that works fairly well. Since you’re using acrylic get a tap and die of the same size. Turn a scrap of acrylic or if you’re feeling adventurous, aluminum down to the proper diameter and thread it. Then drill out and thread your blank. That will give you a custom mandrel to turn with and the grooves will be great with the epoxy. Regards, Bob
hello, I loved your crochet handle that you made. I do a lot of crocheting. I also appreciate anything that is hand made by someone. Rosanna from California
Very nice work, Bob. Please let us know what the crocheters think of the modified hooks. My wife was watching this video with great interest so I think I will be making a couple for her to try in the near future.
I crochet sometimes for hours n my hand will get stuck n the position of holding that tiny hook,those handles would b a God send,bless you for taking on the task of helping chrochers and their hands....
Hello Kim, I initially spoke with a crocheter who had arthritis and that's almost exactly what she told me. I have a few people trying these handles out and letting me know what they think. Regards, Bob
Thank you. I have recently talked to a person who crochets and they recommended making the handles longer. Ask your daughter about her preference or make one long one short and let her test which she likes better. Regards, Bob
BEAUTIFUL !! I Crochet!! I don’t have all of the things I would need for my lathe to product the closed end. But my wish list for Christmas just got longer. Great job.
+Kim Davenport Thank you Kim, You really don’t need the closed end mandrel. I drill the hole and use a 60 degree live center. Turn the shape, sand and finish then part it off. A little clean up on the end and you’re all set. Regards, Bob
Thank you Barrie, If you could fund out the hooks she uses most commonly that would make a wonderful gift. Some of those hooks are really small and I've been told prolonged use can cause a hand to cramp up. Hopefully these handles will help. Regards, Bob
Great idea my late mother in law used to crochet she would have loved them I got to thank you also the other day I was turning a pen blank and after I had finished there was a piece of wood missing so thinking back to one of your videos I used ca glue to repair it and it worked a treat thanks Bob
Hello Trevor, Thank you for letting me know about the pen fix, it's always nice to hear that something I did helped someone. I hope these crochet handles are popular. If they are, I plan to have some fun with them and do Celtic knots and maybe a corn cob handle. You never know. Regards, Bob
These are great! I made an interchangeable crochet hook set recently, but the hooks were tapered, which means they do not produce an evenly sized stitch. This is a great idea for making economic handles using the hooks I already have. I'll definitely be giving this a go soon!
I love your video. It inspired me to get a laithe and make them with your video to teach me. Need to get the right kind of wood and the tools. Thanks Bob!
Nice project. The arbor on most jacobs chucks use a JT-33 taper to fit the arbor into the body of the chuck. The good news is that it is usually possible to purchase a replacement arbor instead of an adapter for around $10 to upgrade an old chuck to match a new lathe.
Thank you Louie, Any leads on where to purchase. I have most of my shop funds tied up in this upcoming craft show. Once it's over, I have a shopping list of things I need for the shop. Regards, Bob
+RJBWoodTurner When I upgraded to a new lathe two years ago, I bought a replacement mandrel for my jacobs chuck, a spindle adapter, and a sleeve that would allow me to use an MT1 pen mandrel in an MT2 spindle. I don't recall the exact details of what I bought from whom, but I know that everything came from either Grizzly or Little Machine Shop.
Thank you Louie, I also did a little research after reading your first post and found them at Packard Supply. I'm gonna give on't a try. Thank you. Regards, Bob
Wow that is just gorgeous. This video was actually a lot of help to helping me learn even more about what I should do to be safe on my lathe. I only wish my channel could be like yours. All you works are just gorgeous.
Thank you very much, Your channel will grow, it's a really slow process. Mine took several years. Turning pens and other small items is a real niche. You have good content, you just need more exposure. Look got a collaboration or a challenge build. Those videos get tons of views. Regards, Bob
I started with Whirligig Wars. There are a bunch of challenges and the challenge play list gets lots oh hits. Carl Jacobson and Alan Stratton are having the Christmas Ornament challenge right now. That is a good one for exposure because both are very popular turners. Regards, Bob
Here's the video that explains the whole thing, be sure to read the comments section too. This playlist will get a ton of hits and you will definitely benefit from the exposure. th-cam.com/video/F0ssrYgQriE/w-d-xo.html Lots of channels do these challenges, the more your involved in the community, the more your channel will grow. I haven't participated this year because of my shop situation and I can tell subs have fallen off. Next year, I'll be all over the challenges. Regards, Bob
Your welcome Jerry, I have a friends wife testing one out and once I dial in the final handle design, I want to have some fun with Cletic knots or maybe even a corn cob. Regards, Bob
I was once asked to turn crochet furls. the handle seems straightforward, but the long then diameter of the hook seemed like a nightmare waiting to happen. for this reason I passed on the project. however, if I had gone this method and used a stock hook, it probably would have been more simple and fun. thanks for inspiring me. think ill go back and give it a try afterall.
+RJBWoodTurner I graduated back in April. Started my new job a couple weeks before graduation. Its a production job, so I haven't made anything fun In a long time. lol but at least I'm working again. and i had a blast taking that course.
Very nice crochet hook Bob I like the fact it would help someone with arthritis continue their craft. My old mum had to give up knitting due to arthritis so this idea is great. All the best Tony
Thank you Tony, I have a friends wife testing one out for me, she has arthritis pretty bad. Once I dial in the final design, I want to have a little fun and make a Celtic knot or maybe a Corn Cob handle. Regards, Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Hi Bob just asking i want handle for 4mm hook the same as the one u have made ive looked on eBay but i can't find one the same do u make them to order im in the uk
Thank you Michelle, Please let me know what you think of the design and if you have any suggestions for improvements to the handles. I don't have anyone in the immediate family who crochets and would love to hear your thoughts and insights. Once I nail down the best design, I plan to play around with Celtic knots and maybe corn cobs to make the handles fun as well as functional. Regards, Bob
Hi Bob I really like the shape of the one second from the top, it is very similar to one I have. I also have a crochet hook with ridges on the handle made from a tough rubber which could be emulated using shallow beads/coves along the wooden handle. Do you have a local craft group/yarn shop where perhaps you could go and take some sample designs for them to try/look at and get some first hand experience of how people actually hold their hooks? I know a lot of ladies over here that would be happy to try a new design, especially with the finer diameter hooks as they make your hands cramp up after a while due to their size. Let me know how it goes, I love the idea of the Celtic knots - I really think the idea of something different/individual to use when doing a hobby like crochet is just brilliant. Good luck with your investigations/designs, Michelle
Thank you Michelle, I appreciate, all of the information and ideas you have shared with me. I plan to pursue some testers. I think I have someone in mind, now just to get in contact with them. Regards, Bob
Thank you Clyde, Please let me know what she thinks about the design, I'd love input from someone who crochets so I can improve on the handles. Regards, Bob
Thanks, That's probably the way I'll go with a 20% coupon. I just have all my shop funds tied up in kits for my craft show. Once the show is over, I have a shopping list of new and replacement stuff I need. Regards, Bob
Wow! Beautiful! I’m apparently late to this party, lol, but I just found you on a list of videos where I was searching how to make crochet hooks more ergonomic. I prefer the Boye style (which you use) over the Susan Bates’s (I don’t like how blunt the heads are and don’t like the throats/grip of the yarn, or I guess poorly grip...but, everyone has their own preferences). Also, I want to commend you on not covering up the thumb rest and allowing the full part of the shaft to be used and so you can also see what size it is....both of which I see many ppl covering up in their attempts to make the hooks ergonomic. (And which drives me crazy) I would say that you could def make money doing this....we hookers will spend money IF we know it will make using our tools more comfortable for us AND/OR the hook glides through the yarn like a hot knife on butter. With that said, a couple things I would suggest. You could get measurements for women’s hand sizes (gloves for example), and make handles in length and thicknesses for those sizes. I suggest lengthening the handle so that it’s past the palm (1-2”). You could also vary the thickness of the handle making a thicker handle for someone with arthritis. In addition, I would seek out pencil grip holders for their feedback as they might need a different setup to help them. (Idk as I’m a knife holder...it’s how you hold the hook in your hand, either with your fingers like a pencil or overhand like a knife cutting meat). So are you making these on the regular to sell?? I have carpel tunnel and arthritis so a thick handle would be great!
Hello Michelle, Thank you for a wonderful note full of information. I don’t crochet so I was unaware of the different holding methods. I don’t make these on the regular. Unfortunately I haven’t been making much of anything lately. Life took a turn for the Busy and I haven’t had any time for my hobby. ☹️ please keep leaving constructive/informative comments like this one for makers. Comments like this help us learn and grow and we do appreciate them. Thank you. Regards, Bob
I crochet and would love to have some with a handle I paid for one that wasent as nice as yours and I love it that would be a awsome gift to someone who has problems with their hands carpel tunnel, or aurthoritus.
Thank you Kim, This new YT tool is showing me all the comments I missed over the years. Apologies for not responding sooner. I hope you're still watching and enjoying my videos. If you haven't checked out the channel for a while, please stop by and see some of the newer videos. I've made a bunch of the over the years. Regards, Bob
Woooow amazing work, I would definitely buy a product like that, I've been crochein for quite a while, n my hands need help, after a while they hurt . So hopefully you can get them out there, that would be awesome.😁
might be wise to cut a notch or 2 to keep the hook from popping out. I mean this thing will be pulling about 20 000 stitches easy. I made one of these out of purpleheart a couple months ago, tested it out by making a house coat. I practiced my fancy spindle techniques, turned a couple beads and coves into it, looks really nice. The best part about it is that the end of the hook is no longer sharp, I dunno who decided turning the end of the hook into a point would be a good idea....
This is really good information, Since I don't Crochet, I didn't realize any of this. I used epoxy to hold the hook in, do you think that won't work or were you thinking about making the hooks interchangeable when they wear out? Regards, Bob
+RJBWoodTurner I dont think there would be any good way of making it interchangeable, theres just too much play and youd need a perfect fit. What I did is sand a decent amount of the anodized finish off and then sanded it with a low grit, similar to what you do to your brass tubes. Epoxy would work fine, I used gorilla glue (the foaming kind) and it seems to hold up nicely. its hard to say whether or not the epoxy will hold permanently, or if it will give or not. If you havent sold them already, maybe just give these ones to family members to test drive them, better safe than sorry! Also the hooks are very durable, mine shows no sign of wear after about....20000 stitches or more, the anodized finish at the hook area hasnt even worn off. So i wouldnt worry about the life of the hook itself, just the bond to the handle
+RJBWoodTurner yup, we all are! Tried turning an entire hook, but the actual hook part was too annoying to get right, so I believe this is the better approach
I've had several people tell me the hook parts is a real pain. I don't think I'll attempt them anytime soon, probably never. I do hope these handles are popular. They are very easy to make. Regards, Bob
If you need someone to test your handles I will send you a couple of my hooks that I use on a regular basis. I have large hands for a woman ( I took after my dad) and finding comfortable handles that are long enough and wide enough is tough without them being outrageously expensive. I'm 34 and live in GA. My uncle was a carver aswell but unfortunately I did not get into crocheting until after he passed away.
Hello and thank you for the offer. This is a very old video and I have given those hooks away. I don’t really make them anymore and I am focusing on pens. Regards, Bob
Nice! Looks great! I love the way Paduk wood looks but I hate working with it because my hands always end up looking like I just ate a hundred bags of cheetos :)
@@RJBWoodTurner Great! My son is trying his hand at a nostepinne for me as I like to roll my skeins of yarn into ysrn cakes. I just may ask him to make a few crochet handles for me. Thank you much!
Hello Christopher, I had to Google pipe tampers because I didn't know what they were. I'd be willing to attempt one if I knew someone who smoked a pipe. I'd also need to do some research on where to get parts. Regards, Bob
RJBWoodTurner I smoke a pipe ;D a lot of tampers are as simple as a nail-type design! Here's a fine design i.imgur.com/3JBDu9l.jpg . Some people like brass ends, but any hard, non-toxic wood is fine to work with.
Christopher, Thank you for the photo, now I think I understand. I have made a note in my designs' book along with your name and this URL. I am preparing to pack up my shop for the move to the new shop. I will attempt a Pipe Tamper once I get set back up. This is definitely a niche project but is a very cool idea. Can you tell me what you think the diameter of the tamper end would be? I would assume it would need to be close to the inside diameter of a pipe bowl but just a tiny bit smaller. Also, do you think a C/A glue finish would he safe? Since there is no heat on the tamper when in use, I thought it might seal the wood to ensure it wasn't releasing any toxic chemicals into the tobacco. Thank you, I just want to get as much info as I can into my notebook so when I attempt this, I will at least think I know what I'm doing. :^) Regards, Bob
my personal opinion is just under 3/4in max at the base. my smallest pipe is 3/4in in diameter, so i wouldnt reach 3/4in. you are right about "just a tiny bit smaller. just under 3/4in would allow the smallest amount of absolutely necessary air to travel whilst tamping. the 3/4in should probably be followed for at least an inch--1.25in so that the tamper can fit down to the bottom of almost any pipe. other than that, artistic licenses are expected! i would think CA glue is fine. after tamping, i can place my aluminum tamper on bare skin directly afterwards, so not much heat is built up, as tamping really shouldnt last longer than a few seconds. also, CA glue is commonly used for stem-work. a-ok in my book! and just in case you want to see what other people are doing, lowbornsupply on instagram features a lot of pipe tampers, as well as handmade safety razors, badger brushes, and the like. thanks for taking the suggestion!
Thank you for all of this information Christopher. I will make a tamper and plan so send it to you for testing. My email is rjbwoodturner@ufoww.com. That way we can keep updated on this project. Regards, Bob
Thumb part isn’t necessary. The more important part is that its thicker where the thumb and grip are. Also make it cool and unique looking and you’ll sell more. Only the older ladies care about function. 😉. The younger ones want style and cool. You should have stopped about half way thru.
Thank you so much for all you do for the turning community. I’m going to try some of these. Family friendly videos. Well done sir.
Thank you. I’ve been told that the handles should be longer and not have a bulge in the center. If you know someone who Crochets you may want to consult with them for their input.
Regards,
Bob
Excellent video. I tried to make one this afternoon and failed miserably then I saw your video and it has pointed me in the right direction. Thank you
Thank you Jerry, I’m glad my video helped.
Regards,
Bob
I enjoy how you articulate as well as the quality of your videos. Thanks.
Thank you Destiny.
Regards,
Bob
I have turned many of these and I am also a crocheter/knitter. I do usually rough up (lightly sand) the end that I am putting into the turned handle, just seems like it will "grab" better to the epoxy. I also make the handle about 1 1/2" longer than the regular hook as I don't like to crochet with the end of the hook in my palm, but rather extending past my hand. Just some thoughts. I always love your videos though, so calm, informative and good info. I love how you always show the products that you use also. Thanks.
Thank you Cindy.
It’s always great to hear from someone who crochets as they understand the item. My mother use to but I have never tried it.
H e a great day.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner I actually bought the interchangeable crochet set (Penn State Industries) and turned the handle today for my mom for her bday. It uses an internal “spring” to accept the hook and keeps it in place with tension. It turns just like a pen wound. It comes with an end cap and clip like a pen, but I discarded that and did a closed end instead so I could make it a bit longer and prettier. I used acrylic blank. Any hints on doing closed ends? I took and old adjustable length pen mandrel and grinder the end the a sharp flat surface like a straight edge screwdriver so it would “grab” the inside of the blank. Used the tail stock with 60* cone to support until completely sanded (except very end), then parted off and finished sanding by hand (pain with Acrylics). Any new hints would be much appreciated.
I can think of two options. Penn state sells a closed end pen mandrel that works fairly well.
Since you’re using acrylic get a tap and die of the same size. Turn a scrap of acrylic or if you’re feeling adventurous, aluminum down to the proper diameter and thread it.
Then drill out and thread your blank. That will give you a custom mandrel to turn with and the grooves will be great with the epoxy.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner thanks for the extra hints. Stay safe!
hello, I loved your crochet handle that you made. I do a lot of crocheting. I also appreciate anything that is hand made by someone. Rosanna from California
Thank you Rosanne.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice work, Bob. Please let us know what the crocheters think of the modified hooks. My wife was watching this video with great interest so I think I will be making a couple for her to try in the near future.
Thank you Chuck,
I will post any updated info I get and please let me know what your wife thinks about the handles.
Regards,
Bob
I crochet sometimes for hours n my hand will get stuck n the position of holding that tiny hook,those handles would b a God send,bless you for taking on the task of helping chrochers and their hands....
Hello Kim,
I initially spoke with a crocheter who had arthritis and that's almost exactly what she told me. I have a few people trying these handles out and letting me know what they think.
Regards,
Bob
Very nice looking project Bob.
Thank you Scott.
Regards,
Bob
Going to make several for my daughter. Thanks Bob
Thank you. I have recently talked to a person who crochets and they recommended making the handles longer. Ask your daughter about her preference or make one long one short and let her test which she likes better.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner thanks for tip. I will ask and make some samples for her
Fantastic work, such a beautiful wood. The natural colors possible from wood always amazes me.
+Shaun Kennedy Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
BEAUTIFUL !! I Crochet!! I don’t have all of the things I would need for my lathe to product the closed end. But my wish list for Christmas just got longer. Great job.
+Kim Davenport Thank you Kim,
You really don’t need the closed end mandrel. I drill the hole and use a 60 degree live center. Turn the shape, sand and finish then part it off. A little clean up on the end and you’re all set.
Regards,
Bob
cool Bob, gave me some ideas for Christmas. My youngest daughter crochets...
Thank you Barrie,
If you could fund out the hooks she uses most commonly that would make a wonderful gift. Some of those hooks are really small and I've been told prolonged use can cause a hand to cramp up. Hopefully these handles will help.
Regards,
Bob
Great idea my late mother in law used to crochet she would have loved them I got to thank you also the other day I was turning a pen blank and after I had finished there was a piece of wood missing so thinking back to one of your videos I used ca glue to repair it and it worked a treat thanks Bob
Hello Trevor,
Thank you for letting me know about the pen fix, it's always nice to hear that something I did helped someone.
I hope these crochet handles are popular. If they are, I plan to have some fun with them and do Celtic knots and maybe a corn cob handle. You never know.
Regards,
Bob
These are great! I made an interchangeable crochet hook set recently, but the hooks were tapered, which means they do not produce an evenly sized stitch. This is a great idea for making economic handles using the hooks I already have. I'll definitely be giving this a go soon!
Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Great idea, I'm thinking make a handle for each of the two sizes, then put them in a nice wooden box. End to End, a gift set.
That is a great idea Lynn.
Please send me a photo when your finished, I'd love to see it.
Regards,
Bob
I love your video. It inspired me to get a laithe and make them with your video to teach me. Need to get the right kind of wood and the tools. Thanks Bob!
Thank you, that is a great complement.
Regards,
Bob
That padauk is stunning. Great idea for a niche market! Cheers, Chris.
Thank you Chris,
I hope they do over, lots of Crocheters at the craft shows here.
Regards,
Bob
Nice project.
The arbor on most jacobs chucks use a JT-33 taper to fit the arbor into the body of the chuck. The good news is that it is usually possible to purchase a replacement arbor instead of an adapter for around $10 to upgrade an old chuck to match a new lathe.
Thank you Louie,
Any leads on where to purchase. I have most of my shop funds tied up in this upcoming craft show. Once it's over, I have a shopping list of things I need for the shop.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner
When I upgraded to a new lathe two years ago, I bought a replacement mandrel for my jacobs chuck, a spindle adapter, and a sleeve that would allow me to use an MT1 pen mandrel in an MT2 spindle. I don't recall the exact details of what I bought from whom, but I know that everything came from either Grizzly or Little Machine Shop.
Thank you Louie,
I also did a little research after reading your first post and found them at Packard Supply. I'm gonna give on't a try. Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Wow that is just gorgeous. This video was actually a lot of help to helping me learn even more about what I should do to be safe on my lathe. I only wish my channel could be like yours. All you works are just gorgeous.
Thank you very much,
Your channel will grow, it's a really slow process. Mine took several years. Turning pens and other small items is a real niche.
You have good content, you just need more exposure. Look got a collaboration or a challenge build. Those videos get tons of views.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner ok that is helpful to know. How should I go about finding a TH-cam partnership?
I started with Whirligig Wars. There are a bunch of challenges and the challenge play list gets lots oh hits. Carl Jacobson and Alan Stratton are having the Christmas Ornament challenge right now. That is a good one for exposure because both are very popular turners.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner so should I just make a video and say I'm part of the challenge or should I contact them?
Here's the video that explains the whole thing, be sure to read the comments section too. This playlist will get a ton of hits and you will definitely benefit from the exposure.
th-cam.com/video/F0ssrYgQriE/w-d-xo.html
Lots of channels do these challenges, the more your involved in the community, the more your channel will grow.
I haven't participated this year because of my shop situation and I can tell subs have fallen off. Next year, I'll be all over the challenges.
Regards,
Bob
Great idea for a Christmas gift, Bob. Thanks
Your welcome Jerry,
I have a friends wife testing one out and once I dial in the final handle design, I want to have some fun with Cletic knots or maybe even a corn cob.
Regards,
Bob
I was once asked to turn crochet furls. the handle seems straightforward, but the long then diameter of the hook seemed like a nightmare waiting to happen. for this reason I passed on the project. however, if I had gone this method and used a stock hook, it probably would have been more simple and fun. thanks for inspiring me. think ill go back and give it a try afterall.
that should say long THIN... lol
Thank you Mitchell,
How are things going with your classes, last I remember, you were making tools.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner I graduated back in April. Started my new job a couple weeks before graduation. Its a production job, so I haven't made anything fun In a long time. lol but at least I'm working again. and i had a blast taking that course.
The course did look interesting, building tools from scratch is pretty awesome.
Congratulations on the graduation and the new job. We kind of lost touch when sleek died out.
Very nice crochet hook Bob I like the fact it would help someone with arthritis continue their craft. My old mum had to give up knitting due to arthritis so this idea is great.
All the best
Tony
Thank you Tony,
I have a friends wife testing one out for me, she has arthritis pretty bad. Once I dial in the final design, I want to have a little fun and make a Celtic knot or maybe a Corn Cob handle.
Regards,
Bob
Wow stunning i just stumbled across this
Thank you Tracy.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Hi Bob just asking i want handle for 4mm hook the same as the one u have made ive looked on eBay but i can't find one the same do u make them to order im in the uk
Thank you for he inquire but I don’t make them for sale. I just don’t have the time as this is just a hobby.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner thank u for letting me know i thought it was stunning and watching u make it was so relaxing
What a fabulous idea, thank you for sharing. I do crochet and have hooks with polymer handles but I will be trying the wood version. Michelle
Thank you Michelle,
Please let me know what you think of the design and if you have any suggestions for improvements to the handles. I don't have anyone in the immediate family who crochets and would love to hear your thoughts and insights.
Once I nail down the best design, I plan to play around with Celtic knots and maybe corn cobs to make the handles fun as well as functional.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob
I really like the shape of the one second from the top, it is very similar to one I have. I also have a crochet hook with ridges on the handle made from a tough rubber which could be emulated using shallow beads/coves along the wooden handle.
Do you have a local craft group/yarn shop where perhaps you could go and take some sample designs for them to try/look at and get some first hand experience of how people actually hold their hooks? I know a lot of ladies over here that would be happy to try a new design, especially with the finer diameter hooks as they make your hands cramp up after a while due to their size.
Let me know how it goes, I love the idea of the Celtic knots - I really think the idea of something different/individual to use when doing a hobby like crochet is just brilliant.
Good luck with your investigations/designs, Michelle
Thank you Michelle,
I appreciate, all of the information and ideas you have shared with me. I plan to pursue some testers. I think I have someone in mind, now just to get in contact with them.
Regards,
Bob
Nice project. I turned a crochet hook once, this method is a lot easier. Thanks for sharing
Hello William,
It seems like turning a hook would be fairly difficult.
Regards,
Bob
Well, i carved the hook. The rest was turned ;)
Thank you for the clarification, I was trying to figure that out.
Regards,
Bob
Great project Bob, they look beautiful, I'm always impressed with the way you work.
Take care
Mike
Thank you Mike,
If they are popular, I want to have some fun and maybe do a Celtic knot or Corn Cob handle.
Regards,
Bob
I like this idea, like you I have had people ask me about handles for Crochet hooks. looks like I've found my next project.
Your handles look great.
Thank you George,
I'll post something after the craft show telling how popular they were.
Regards,
Bob
Looks great Bob.
Thank you J.D.
Regards,
Bob
great looking gifts my wife crochet and ask me to make for her to try out. thank for the idea
Thank you Clyde,
Please let me know what she thinks about the design, I'd love input from someone who crochets so I can improve on the handles.
Regards,
Bob
Harbor freight sells a drill chuck for a #2 taper for $15 and it works great
Thanks,
That's probably the way I'll go with a 20% coupon. I just have all my shop funds tied up in kits for my craft show. Once the show is over, I have a shopping list of new and replacement stuff I need.
Regards,
Bob
Nice project I'll have to try this out for my Grandmother!
Thanks, Zach
Thank you Zach,
Let me know what she thinks of them, I don't have any Crocheters in my house to test them out.
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Bob
Excellent project Rob! I will have to make some of those for gifts.
Thank you Steve.
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Bob
Great job Bob. I have been asked the same but never got there.
Mark
Thank you Mark,
I hope they fit the bill. I'm having a couple of them tested by seasoned crocheters looking for improvements.
Regards,
Bob
Really nice job! I am going to half too get off my butt and start making more pens and stuff again. I sent the video to Toronto for a friend to watch.
Thank you Gary,
I appreciate the share.
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Bob
Wow! Beautiful! I’m apparently late to this party, lol, but I just found you on a list of videos where I was searching how to make crochet hooks more ergonomic.
I prefer the Boye style (which you use) over the Susan Bates’s (I don’t like how blunt the heads are and don’t like the throats/grip of the yarn, or I guess poorly grip...but, everyone has their own preferences). Also, I want to commend you on not covering up the thumb rest and allowing the full part of the shaft to be used and so you can also see what size it is....both of which I see many ppl covering up in their attempts to make the hooks ergonomic. (And which drives me crazy)
I would say that you could def make money doing this....we hookers will spend money IF we know it will make using our tools more comfortable for us AND/OR the hook glides through the yarn like a hot knife on butter. With that said, a couple things I would suggest. You could get measurements for women’s hand sizes (gloves for example), and make handles in length and thicknesses for those sizes. I suggest lengthening the handle so that it’s past the palm (1-2”). You could also vary the thickness of the handle making a thicker handle for someone with arthritis. In addition, I would seek out pencil grip holders for their feedback as they might need a different setup to help them. (Idk as I’m a knife holder...it’s how you hold the hook in your hand, either with your fingers like a pencil or overhand like a knife cutting meat).
So are you making these on the regular to sell?? I have carpel tunnel and arthritis so a thick handle would be great!
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for a wonderful note full of information. I don’t crochet so I was unaware of the different holding methods. I don’t make these on the regular. Unfortunately I haven’t been making much of anything lately. Life took a turn for the Busy and I haven’t had any time for my hobby. ☹️ please keep leaving constructive/informative comments like this one for makers. Comments like this help us learn and grow and we do appreciate them.
Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
I crochet and would love to have some with a handle I paid for one that wasent as nice as yours and I love it that would be a awsome gift to someone who has problems with their hands carpel tunnel, or aurthoritus.
+jill mccoy Thank you Jim.
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Bob
I know this has been up for months, but I'll gladly volunteer to try out a hook for you! Anytime! That is truly a work of art, and functional too.
+jrberry63 Thank you,
I have sold all the hooks I made so I don,t have any at the present time.
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Bob
Beautiful work 😍
Thank you.
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Bob
I would absolutely love to have some of ur crochet hook handles
Thank you Kim,
This new YT tool is showing me all the comments I missed over the years. Apologies for not responding sooner.
I hope you're still watching and enjoying my videos.
If you haven't checked out the channel for a while, please stop by and see some of the newer videos.
I've made a bunch of the over the years.
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Bob
nice tool work.
Thank you Robert.
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Bob
Woooow amazing work, I would definitely buy a product like that, I've been crochein for quite a while, n my hands need help, after a while they hurt . So hopefully you can get them out there, that would be awesome.😁
Thank you Diego.
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Bob
Lovely work. I'd love to try and make one, but no lathe. I wonder if it might work with ready turned doweling and a lot of sanding.
A $15.00 carving knife will to the trick.
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Bob
might be wise to cut a notch or 2 to keep the hook from popping out. I mean this thing will be pulling about 20 000 stitches easy. I made one of these out of purpleheart a couple months ago, tested it out by making a house coat. I practiced my fancy spindle techniques, turned a couple beads and coves into it, looks really nice. The best part about it is that the end of the hook is no longer sharp, I dunno who decided turning the end of the hook into a point would be a good idea....
This is really good information,
Since I don't Crochet, I didn't realize any of this. I used epoxy to hold the hook in, do you think that won't work or were you thinking about making the hooks interchangeable when they wear out?
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner I dont think there would be any good way of making it interchangeable, theres just too much play and youd need a perfect fit. What I did is sand a decent amount of the anodized finish off and then sanded it with a low grit, similar to what you do to your brass tubes. Epoxy would work fine, I used gorilla glue (the foaming kind) and it seems to hold up nicely. its hard to say whether or not the epoxy will hold permanently, or if it will give or not. If you havent sold them already, maybe just give these ones to family members to test drive them, better safe than sorry!
Also the hooks are very durable, mine shows no sign of wear after about....20000 stitches or more, the anodized finish at the hook area hasnt even worn off. So i wouldnt worry about the life of the hook itself, just the bond to the handle
Thank you for the info, I appreciate it because I'm learning too.
Regards,
Bob
+RJBWoodTurner yup, we all are! Tried turning an entire hook, but the actual hook part was too annoying to get right, so I believe this is the better approach
I've had several people tell me the hook parts is a real pain. I don't think I'll attempt them anytime soon, probably never. I do hope these handles are popular. They are very easy to make.
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Bob
I love your hook. I'll test it out.😀
Thank you,
Please do let me know how it works, I don't crochet and want to make a functional handle for those who do.
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Bob
I need to get one so, how do I get one?
I have several, I haven't set up my ETSY store yet. My email is RJBWoodturner@ufoww.com. The hooks are $15.00 plus $3.00 shipping.
Send me your email and I'll send you a Paypal Invoice. I have sizes "G" & "H".
Thanks for the video. I do not work with wood but would like to know if you sell the hooks.
Thank you for inquiring Cassandra,
I quit selling because I haven’t had the time lately to make.
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Bob
Dude your awesome!
Thank you.
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Bob
If you need someone to test your handles I will send you a couple of my hooks that I use on a regular basis. I have large hands for a woman ( I took after my dad) and finding comfortable handles that are long enough and wide enough is tough without them being outrageously expensive. I'm 34 and live in GA. My uncle was a carver aswell but unfortunately I did not get into crocheting until after he passed away.
Hello and thank you for the offer.
This is a very old video and I have given those hooks away. I don’t really make them anymore and I am focusing on pens.
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Bob
I'll test it for ya.
Thank you but there long gone now.
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Bob
I love this!!! Are you still making handles for the public?
+Randa Gray Hello Randa,
I made several and they didn't sell. I still have G and H Hooks. I'm not sure if ill mane any more.
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Bob
+RJBWoodTurner do you have a private email?
+Randa Gray I do, it's rjbwoodturner@ufoww.com
Great work! Can I ask where you got the crochet hook itself? I'm looking at making some of these for presents. Thanks!
I went to the hobby store in the yarn section.
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Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Thanks! I'll check my local stores
@@jameskelly191 👍🏻
Curious why you don't use a skew?
I will use my skew for detail work but often if the roughing gouge is really sharp, I'll just finish out with it.
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Bob
how do I get I need 3pieces.
I don’t make them any more. So sorry.
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Bob
where did you buy the no1 Jacobs Chuck? been looking for over
A friend of mine Robert Montgomery gave me that chuck. pen State sells them. www.pennstateind.com under $40.00 each.
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Bob
+RJBWoodTurner Wow quick reply, thanks.
Love your videos. They have taught me a lot.
Thank you.
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Bob
Id like to purchase a few of them, where can I buy them? Do you have a website or an etsy shop?
Thank you,
I don’t make to sell anymore. I have become to busy with my day job and haven’t had the time to make lately.
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Bob
Robert, what was the final verdict on this? Did you modify the design after she/they tested it?
I did not, they all sold and I asked the buyers for feedback and no one ever got back with me.
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Bob
How did the epoxy glue hold up?
So far there have been no problems. Since there won't be much pull on the hooks, I'm not expecting any issues.
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Bob
Please make one that is an inch and a half longer to the back end of the crochet hook. If you have arthritic hands that is what you need. Thanks
Great suggestion Alice.
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Bob
Ok, u got me sold - u gonna b selling these?
Possibly, once I get my website set up, I’ll be selling several different items if the demand is there.
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Bob
Nice! Looks great! I love the way Paduk wood looks but I hate working with it because my hands always end up looking like I just ate a hundred bags of cheetos :)
Thank you Peter,
I know what you mean, it looks like a carrot exploded in my shop.
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Bob
Really great project. What size blank did you start with? Was it a pen blank? Thanks for the video. Paul, a.k.a. paulsmessyworkshop on TH-cam.
Thank you Paul,
I used a standard pen blank. I'll check out your TH-cam channel tomorrow.
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Bob
With a Celtic knot it would be perfect
Hello Richard,
That would look pretty cool. If these sell, I'll be making more and I'll attempt that
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Bob
do you have them in stores or can I oder one?
Working on an ETSY store.
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Bob
Walmart or Joann's be great
Maybe one of these days, I'm still trying to get things off the ground.
I my give this a try for a women who Crouched a turkey for me.
If you do,
Let me know how she likes it, I'm looking for feed back.
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Bob
Do you sell them
I don’t but Holly Fritz Fry does. You can find her at Turning Prayers over on Facebook. Tell her I sent you.
Regards,
Bob
if you want someone to test the hook for you, I'd be more than happy to
Thank you for the offer,
I have a buddy I use to coach soccer with, his wife is giving me her opinion.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner
Bob what did your friend's wife say about your crochet handle?
She loves them.
@@RJBWoodTurner
Great! My son is trying his hand at a nostepinne for me as I like to roll my skeins of yarn into ysrn cakes. I just may ask him to make a few crochet handles for me.
Thank you much!
Asi by sa lepšie robilo keby boli v celku z 1dielu. Musela by som vyskúšať.
Thank you.
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Bob
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Thank you Simon.
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Bob
Do you sell crochet?
Not any more.
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Bob
Cuánto vale? agujas de crochet
Thank you
I've got a challenge for you! how about a smoking pipe tamper?
Hello Christopher,
I had to Google pipe tampers because I didn't know what they were. I'd be willing to attempt one if I knew someone who smoked a pipe. I'd also need to do some research on where to get parts.
Regards,
Bob
RJBWoodTurner I smoke a pipe ;D a lot of tampers are as simple as a nail-type design! Here's a fine design i.imgur.com/3JBDu9l.jpg . Some people like brass ends, but any hard, non-toxic wood is fine to work with.
Christopher,
Thank you for the photo, now I think I understand.
I have made a note in my designs' book along with your name and this URL. I am preparing to pack up my shop for the move to the new shop. I will attempt a Pipe Tamper once I get set back up.
This is definitely a niche project but is a very cool idea.
Can you tell me what you think the diameter of the tamper end would be? I would assume it would need to be close to the inside diameter of a pipe bowl but just a tiny bit smaller.
Also, do you think a C/A glue finish would he safe? Since there is no heat on the tamper when in use, I thought it might seal the wood to ensure it wasn't releasing any toxic chemicals into the tobacco.
Thank you, I just want to get as much info as I can into my notebook so when I attempt this, I will at least think I know what I'm doing. :^)
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Bob
my personal opinion is just under 3/4in max at the base. my smallest pipe is 3/4in in diameter, so i wouldnt reach 3/4in. you are right about "just a tiny bit smaller. just under 3/4in would allow the smallest amount of absolutely necessary air to travel whilst tamping. the 3/4in should probably be followed for at least an inch--1.25in so that the tamper can fit down to the bottom of almost any pipe. other than that, artistic licenses are expected!
i would think CA glue is fine. after tamping, i can place my aluminum tamper on bare skin directly afterwards, so not much heat is built up, as tamping really shouldnt last longer than a few seconds. also, CA glue is commonly used for stem-work. a-ok in my book!
and just in case you want to see what other people are doing, lowbornsupply on instagram features a lot of pipe tampers, as well as handmade safety razors, badger brushes, and the like.
thanks for taking the suggestion!
Thank you for all of this information Christopher. I will make a tamper and plan so send it to you for testing. My email is rjbwoodturner@ufoww.com. That way we can keep updated on this project.
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Bob
Thumb part isn’t necessary. The more important part is that its thicker where the thumb and grip are. Also make it cool and unique looking and you’ll sell more. Only the older ladies care about function. 😉. The younger ones want style and cool. You should have stopped about half way thru.
Thank you.
I found that the crochet is to much out of the handle, it's to long
Thank you for letting me know. I don’t Crochet so I don’t have a good understanding of what makes the tools most useful.
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Bob