I bought some Easy Wood mini carbide tool cutters when they were on sale.  It was so long ago that I don't remember when.  I decided it was time to make the tools to use them on.  I have some 3/8" chromed and hardened steel rods that came in a box acquired at an auction.  I chucked a grind stone in the metal lathe mounted the rods in the milling attachment and ground a flat spot for the cutters.  The small cutters take a 4-40 screw supplied with the cutters.  I drilled the hole but broke the tap when threading.  Decided to drill a larger hole and use a longer bolt with a nut.  Didn't care for that arrangement as the nut got in the way at times during use.  Was going to cut the end off and start over but found a 6-32 screw head fit well enough for use so I got the 6-32 tap and was successful at threading the holes.  Handles are some of what I believe is Cherry rescued from the neighbors firewood pile.  Then of course I took the time to test them.  They will be a good addition to the arsenal.

 

 

Vey professional looking! I'll be interested in knowing how you like the round vs. square tool shafts.

38 minutes ago, lew said:

Vey professional looking! I'll be interested in knowing how you like the round vs. square tool shafts.

 

With the round cutters it works well.  I can actually ride a bevel with them and also use them in a shearing cut.  I put the square cutter on the round rod for the first time just to see what or if it may be good at something.  The first picture shows a space between the metal and the insert.  I will repurpose the tool to a larger round cutter if the square doesn't work out.  If it does I will fill the gap with JB Weld and shape it to help locate the insert.  I was afraid it would get grabbed and twist but so far it has worked well.  I often use them as finish scrapers when necessary too.

Nicely done Dan! I don't know why but I get a special satisfaction from making a tool and/or handle.

Nice work!  Those handles look sharp.