I have had a problem for a while in the shop with the crank handle on the planer. It juts out into the narrow walkway between the jointer and the planer and I have an ongoing set of hip bruises as a result. The solution was to turn a handle that has a wooden tenon that I can just insert into the threaded hole for the handle and only when I need it. It probably won’t last forever but hopefully for a while. 

Nicely done!

Love the idea, one question.  Where do you put it when not in use?  Because if it were me I would lose it if I didn't attach a chain to it.  

The plan is to pick up a brass eyelet and tie it to the machine. I will definitely lose it otherwise. 
Paul

Very nice Paul. 

23 minutes ago, Masonsailor said:

The plan is to pick up a brass eyelet and tie it to the machine. I will definitely lose it otherwise. 
Paul

 

 

Piece of PVC pipe with a bottom made to it then mount to your machine.  This way you don't tie yourself up, again because I would do that.  LOL

Ingenious, Paul.  Looking forward to the final solution.  

Same thing happens with my planer. Thanks for the idea

Great idea.  We get enough aches and pains.  Happy to see you rid yourself of one.