How to Make a Chatter Tool

[@scottstubberud1137]

Well done! I just bought a used new chatter tool with 4 different blades. Still in the plastic. I’m going to play with it tonight. I’m excited about it. This encouraged me quite a bit that your blade worked so well. I could see making dedicated handles for each blade pretty easily. I was thinking a dowel split and wrapped with a hose clamp would be sufficiently strong. The hose clamp would act as a ferrule. Say a 1” dowel/handle. Turned pleasant to hold. That way you could switch easily from one to the next on one piece. The handle on my commercial one is only like 6” long so I don’t think they generate much torque. I love the idea of the bolt and I do have taps etc. but I’m working hard for a show in Durango Colorado so I’m, well I’m also always looking for an easy way out. Ok, I’m old and worn out and love shortcuts. Captain Eddie Castellin is my hero. Wood turning on a budget! Yeah. Wondering your thoughts on this idea if you want to reply. Loved this video a bunch. Exactly what I was looking for. Watched 3 or 4 videos then yours and now I’m confident it will go well! One thing I like about it is if I screw it up I can erase it with a pass with a gouge or scraper. Take care, Scott

[@BobAmarant]

@@scottstubberud1137 Thanks for tuning in. Appreciate the response. Good luck with your tool build and future pretty tops.

[@twoblacklabs]

I’m always on the look out for shop made tools and THIS definitely is getting saved! Thank for sharing your idea and for the inspiration.

[@BobAmarant]

Glad it works for you too. 🎉

[@robinaworkman]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@BobAmarant]

Fun and easy to do. Thanks

[@BethesdaWoodworks]

Great tutorial. I’ll definitely be making one of these.

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks, these are easy and fun to use with tops and small boxes. Have fun!

[@ValioMadre7]

Thanks for sharing.

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnchalikian3239]

Thanks Bob for your work on this video. What brand pen are you using and do they run with a finish like shellac?

[@jamesbrunk9817]

Do you sand after using the tool for the finished work?

[@BobAmarant]

Not usually.