I recently had a chance to play with some beading tools, something I'd never really used before. However, they weren't mine to keep. After returning them I found that I missed what they could do. So, I invested in a 3/16", and a 1/8" beading tool from D-way tools. I like wooden handles so I purchased them un-handled. When I received the tools it occurred to me the cutting edge could be easily damaged. Knowing they are not a tool that will get daily use I needed a way to protect them from getting knocked to the floor or dinged  up if in a drawer. I also do a club demo now and then so how to protect them when transporting? I had an idea to make a self storing, reusable handle and this is the result. Not real pretty but I think it will work well.

 

 

It's a take off from my collet handle video with the handle drilled out to accept more of the shaft. This is with the tool in cutting position.

 

 

This is with the cutting edge stored in the handle.

 

 

The fittings are less than ten bucks at my local hardware. I used a 3/8" compression by 1/4" FIP straight and a 1/4" FIP close nipple.

Edited January 20, 20233 yr by Steve Krumanaker

That's a really great idea, Steve!

 

I've thought about trying out some beading tools but not sure how much I would use them.

Great idea Steve.  Shouldn't the beading tool handles have beads?

 

I just recently made my own beading tool and used it on a small bowl.  When the finish is done I will post some pictures.

Edited January 20, 20233 yr by HandyDan

4 hours ago, HandyDan said:

 Shouldn't the beading tool handles have beads?

 

 

 

Dan, you are so right. This one was a "let's see if this will work" kind of a project. It's my intention to do a little video on making one and that one will definitely have a bead(s) the same size as the tool.

 

4 hours ago, lew said:

 

 

I've thought about trying out some beading tools but not sure how much I would use them.

 

Lew, I was never interested in using them. But, since I had them last year I used them on birdhouse roofs and the boss loved them. It's important to keep the boss happy so I bought me some new tools!!

 

Great idea Steve.