Olivewood Socket Chisel Handle

[JimMc7]

Bought a Stanley 750 chisel with an abused handle a couple of months ago ... mainly because I wanted to try turning a socket chisel handle. I'm a big fan of olivewood and had a cut-off about the right size so here's the result. I can visualize how it would split so I doubt I'll actually pound it with a mallet but I do like the looks. I have other chisels I can pound so this one will just be for paring.

Before & After:

 

[mickr]

life is too short to work with ugly tools..great upgrade

 

[Rifleman1776]

Lookin' good. Let us know how the Olive wood stands up to that kind of use.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Very nice!

 

[el_d]

Nice Jim, would be proud to have that in my tool box.

 

[markgum]

awesome. sure makes the tool look better.

 

[louisbry]

Nice job and selection of wood. I bet it even works better.

 

[cnirenberg]

Great upgrade. It's almost too nice to use.

 

[nava1uni]

Nice looking tool. I would be happy to try it out for you. I will only use a leather mallet. Shouldn't take too long, a few years or so.

 

[JimMc7]

Nice looking tool. I would be happy to try it out for you. I will only use a leather mallet. Shouldn't take too long, a few years or so.

:biggrin: Thanks for your generous offer but I wouldn't want it break on you. Doubt I'll ever subject it to more than a light tap anyway.