Re: Getting a handle on our tools

I am sort of with Mac. My most used tool for faceplate work is a 1/4" Oland
tool. That is, a 1/4" HSS bit in a 5/8" cold rolled steel shaft, with a
turned wood handle. I copied a commercial handle that I liked but can not
see the use of a ferule (do not bother to reply about its stopping splitting
and the like, I have heard them all) and I like the handle to be unfinished.
On the other hand my 1/2" roughing tool is a 1/2" HSS bit in a piece of 3/4"
galvanized pipe with duck tape around the handle. Works great. My principle
set of hollowing tools uses hand braces made of plumbing fittings. Also
work great.

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com


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