Turning a Tool Handle for a TURNING Tool 2 of 2

Making a Tool Handle: In part 2, Sam continues to drill the recess for his tool. He shapes the handle with a SRG and a skew chisel, sands and finishes the project with tung oil.

[@MikeWaldt]

A great two parter Sam, and a lovely handle as well. Loads of tips to take note of. Thank you Take care Mike

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Mike I saw Chris's latest video. Amazing. I can make no excuses for anything when I see what he does. Sam

[@brad-scottgirod9324]

You don't have to read this whole thing. Hello Sam, thank you for another excellent KZbin video, this time on turning tool handles. You are a very clear and concise teacher and mentor even though we don’t know one another. I have two Doug Thompson gouges on order a ½” and 3/8”. There is also a Sorby 6mm bowl gouge that I have already made a handle for and I stumbled upon the perfect copper fitting in the plumbing department to use as a ferrule. Fortunately I have yet to glue the tang in place. While scouring the Thompson Tools web site I found the PDF on making handles and discovered the “Oneway” Thread-Lok Ferrules. I ordered the 3 needed sizes thru Packard Woodworks. There are templates ordered separately for one dollar a piece; why the separate items is beyond me but must make sense to Oneway. So I will follow up with you after I complete all 3 tools. Now, drilling from the headstock is brilliant. My Jacobs chuck accepts ¼” X 20 all thread so no fear of it coming loose or out. I hope to follow up with you on my experience. I use the “Nova Live Center System” which uses ball bearings and includes a stepped cone function and more. It’s proven to be a great set for, I think $70, which is pricey for this disabled wood turner but it keeps me off the streets and out of trouble. One final note (Lastly is not a word neither is firstly) your video on metal finishes was very informative and well done. I have wanted to experiment with them since I first saw that episode and I just received my set of “Modern Masters” Metal Effects from Craft Supplies USA. It includes 6 oz of oxidizing copper paint, 4 oz of primer, 4 oz of green patina, 4 oz of blue patina and a spritzer plunger. I looked at the set from Ten Second Studio and thought I might be able to “Test” this product against theirs for kicks. I’m feeling pretty jazzed right at the moment with all this exciting stuff in front of me courtesy of my tax return. Thanks again Sam. I know this is long and you may not read it all but you really help me stay motivated when this Parkinson’s thing is kicking my ass and my thought processes.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Brad I did read the whole thing....thanks for the comments. Buying tools is such a large topic and difficult to digest. Sam

[@BlindWoodTurner]

Hi Sam !! Thank you for these informative and detailed tool handle episodes.....Great work as always. Chris.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks Chris

[@garybenjamin5602]

Great job Sam, I love your easy going, common sense approach to turning. Keep up the great work

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks very much Sam

[@davidmorgan7522]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing Sam. Manufactured handles are really nice but built to fit "you" can't be beat. Take care, Dave

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Thanks The manufactured handles are nice but cost so much....not that I don't have a few. Sam

[@mgorrow]

Sam, thanks for sharing your way of turning a tool handle. Very well done.

[@glennnord2605]

all that information is good , because i am about to make a few . And you did a very good job .

[@blackemmons]

Keep 'um comin'. Just getting into this making of round stuff with my first lathe and have a lot to learn. Like the accents. Never would have thought of it, but will remember it. Your site is one of my go to sites for info videos. I'm gettin' bed sores from watching so many of them. :-) JimE

[@gord9677]

Thanks for another great instructional video. I'm just learning to turn, at age 70, and have benefitted greatly from your videos. I'm not able to insert a chuck in my drive head of my old lathe. Would the use of a steady rest make it possible for me to drill from the tailstock? Thanks for the instruction. Gord.

[@mooseberrycreations1408]

Great video. Very subtle profile. Take care, Rik

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yes there is not too much shape in this handle. You can feel it more than you can see. Thanks for watching. Sam

[@yuvallahav]

As always, and the second time around, a great video. What I love most about your videos is that even while you're showing a specific project and how you turn it, you still take the time to explain the basics, like the right stance for a good cut, and how to hold your skew better. I will upload my monstrous one part video later tonight, and I would love your feedback on it! :) 1 point I feel obligated to make, since my borderline OCD won't let me drop it, aren't those bushing brass, and not copper?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yuval Here is a link to my first video upload. It should give you motivation to upload any video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGnHhWptgqh6kJY It has taken a lot of work to go from that video to what I do today. And thanks for your kind comments Sam

[@yuvallahav]

WYOMINGWOODTURNER Not much talking there, I see. That video is indeed and inspiration! :)

[@WhackerJoe]

Nicely done Sam. You made that look simple. Can one use copper pipe for the ferrule?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Joe (Also my middle name----a good name) Sorry, I got off course. Absolutely on the copper pipe. I just found those on sail for a buck a piece. I have always used a copper connection fitting for this. The connector is a little thicker and you may need to cut it down in length. Many of my tools do not have a ferrule. It all depends on how much torque is required. Thanks for watching Samuel Joseph Angelo

[@boblevey]

Very nice!!! Thank you!!!

[@thebears8955]

Hi Sam, indeed another great instructional video. I always learn from watching your videos and still being quite new to turning I too appreciate your continued basic instructions included in all of your videos. Do you use regular epoxy to secure the turning tools in your shop made handles? I'm in the process of turning some handles myself and found this series of videos very informative and helpful. Thank you and keep the great videos coming!

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yes I just use two part/5 minute epoxy. Sam

[@SuperBowser87]

And I thought to myself not another tool handle video! This is the best I've seen Sam! Thank you. I took away several tips from the video I will use in the shop. So how do you like the new Sorby tool? I have several Sorbys and am quite happy with most of them. I do prefer Henry Taylor for my scrape tools. They just seem to work better for me. Thanks as always Sam and Cocho.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Tom That is a nice compliment. I think a tool handle should be one of the first things a turner does. I really like Sorby tools. I think at times they may be overlooked by the large number of fine tools out there. But I have quite a few and am happy with them all. Sam

[@billy19461]

Great tool handle!

[@tweakerkid]

Great teacher, Thanks 🤘

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent... Cheers...

[@billyeverson]

Please tell me you had a handle on the tang of the file you used to clean up the ferrule! Great videos Thanks a lot BJE

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Billy Very observant. This could be a safety issue and I appreciate someone who will call me on such a potential injury. This small flat file has a very round end on the handle. I don't think it would do serious damage. But I will correct that in the future. Sam

[@billy19461]

Do you really think that is enough steel inside the handle?

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yes, so far I have had no problems. But this scraper was not meant to be used aggressively. Sam