tool handles?

[Probie]

I need some information on making a handle for a file I have. I can turn just fine... I do not know where to get and how to make fit the brass ring that I think helps to hold the file in the turned handle. Any suggestions? thanks in advance

 

[Monty]

Use a piece of copper pipe for the ferrule.

 

[cnirenberg]

Do a search on turning your own tool handles. I think Alan Lacers website has a good article on it. If you want a brass ferrule try Lee Valley tools http://www.leevalley.com/

 

[JimBlack]

Great article about turning lathe tool handles and copper ferrules http://thompsonlathetools.com/handles.asp


See this article about seating the tang. http://www.woodcentral.com/cgi-bin/readarticle.pl?dir=handtools&file=articles_520.shtml

Good luck

 

[RAdams]

and let us see it when you are finished!!!

 

[wood-of-1kind]

I need some information on making a handle for a file I have. I can turn just fine... I do not know where to get and how to make fit the brass ring that I think helps to hold the file in the turned handle. Any suggestions? thanks in advance

Hi Doug,

I will send you a wood block(for handle) and a brass ferrule at no charge, just pay shipping(actual). Your choice: beech, cherry, maple, walnut, makore.
PM me if you want to take me up on this offer.

 

[THarvey]

I buy brass flare (or fairing) nuts from the plumbing aisle. Turn a tennon on my handle, thread the nut (let it cut its own threads). Once the threads are complete, I add some thick CA to the brass thread and screw it down permanently. Then turn the corners smooth on the nut. The Thompson Tool article, linked earlier, shows similar process.

I have also used 3/4" aluminum or copper tubing.

I know I have posted some handles here before. If I can find a link, I will add it.

Here's a couple:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53662
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43048