How To Make Tool Handles Without A Lathe

Time to mount one of the billets in the lathe and make a handle.

How to make tool handles without a lathe. Many quality tools these days come without a handle. Without a design you can turn one handle but will never be able to get consistent-looking handles for a set of four. The ferrule should bite into the shoulder of the tenon for a nice snug fit.

Flip the blank and drill the back end about 58 deep to fit the back insert. So a 1 inch belt can become a 12 inch belt or a 14 inch belt. Quickly remounting each handle back in the lathe for the final sanding and to tune the fit of the copper ferrule using sandpaper.

Turn on the lathe and check to see that the handle runs true. Many turning tools can be purchased without handles. If no welding is available you could drill through your newly made hole saw and turn it with a steel rod through the holes.

Now comes the wooden blocks. To rout the tenon simultaneously slide the stock into the bit and rotate the piece clockwise until you reach your stop. The best choice of the plywood sheet is 10-12mm and 17-21mm to make a lathe.

Plus they are fu. Choose a size between 33-36 inches length for two blocks and 6-9 inches length for two more blocks. A tool for which to make the handle.

34 ID hose to provide grip. This helps reduce the cost and allows you to make a handle that is customized for you. You can build a jig to cut round tenons on the end of your handle.