June 4, 20179 yr Popular Post comment_111773 I bought an Easy Hollower by Easy Wood Tools some months ago. I bought it without the handle with the idea of making something special for it. I figured I should make the tool removable since there are other hollowing tools available for future purchase possibilities. I had a piece of 1.5" diameter steel rod out in the metal shop so I cut a 4" piece off and took it to the metal lathe and drilled a .5" hole 3" deep for the tool tang. I stuck the end with the hole in the chuck and turned 3" of the shaft down to .875" (7/8) diameter to be inserted into the wood handle. I also drilled and tapped a hole for a .25" set screw. Here is the tool with the insert attached. Time for the handle. Took an 2"X2"X22" piece of Purple Heart and chucked it into the lathe. I drilled a .875" hole in the end for the insert and turned the end to fit a brass bushing on it for support and installed it. Turned the rest of the handle for a total handle length of 18" and with the tool mounted the overall length is 27.5". Next up is a project putting it to use. That will be soon and in another thread. Report
June 4, 20179 yr comment_111799 Now, THAT'S how you make a tool handle!! Really nice job Dan Steve Report
June 4, 20179 yr comment_111801 that's really gorgeous. nice one! I have a drawer full 1/4-20 x 1/2" SS cup end set screws. PM me if you would like a bag or two. Report
June 5, 20179 yr comment_111822 Wow Dan...obvious your turning talents go beyond wooden objects...Absolutely a beautiful tool you've made...careful, EWT may want to sub-contract you for specialty tools not that would be a bad thing. Report
June 16, 20179 yr comment_113175 Hey Dan.... very, very cool, beautiful work. Enjoy your new toy! err... Tool! Report
June 16, 20179 yr comment_113180 I have an idea for @Jim from Easy Wood Tools and @HandyDan - Dan you make handles for Jim's tools. It would be a special line of tools, limited time/supply or something like that. Report
June 16, 20179 yr comment_113182 Dan won't be very happy when we get orders for 632 handles! HAHA Report
June 16, 20179 yr Author comment_113190 1 hour ago, Chips N Dust said: I have an idea for @Jim from Easy Wood Tools and @HandyDan - Dan you make handles for Jim's tools. It would be a special line of tools, limited time/supply or something like that. How did that go? $300 is a lot of money. Insert tool handle for plane. http://giantcypress.net/post/1487152382/overheard-conversation-at-a-lie-nielsen-hand-tool Edited June 16, 20179 yr by HandyDan Report
June 16, 20179 yr comment_113200 3 hours ago, Chips N Dust said: limited time/supply or something like that Like Woodpeckers does for their One Time Tools? Report
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