New member. I would like to construct a quick release handle to accommodate a variety of shank sizes. Sizes not shapes. Removing the gouge from the handle seems like a better way to sharpen the tool than with the handle still attached.I was thinking of using an ER32 collet system since they can be found in a wide variety of sizes and are fairly inexpensive. Just need a new collet to fit the shank of the tool. The trick is finding a collet holder that doesn't weight between 2 and 5 pounds and is small enough (outside diameter) to fit into a reasonably sized tool handle. So, does anyone know of a collet holder that might work? Or is there a good quick release system that meets my criteria?
Just starting out so I have only two of Doug Thompson's bowl gouges at the moment (both needing a handle). I thought about using the QR units from Jimmy Clewes but those are specific to Doug's tools and while they might fit other tools, as Jimmy says, 'I can't guarantee they will'. I'd like to have the freedom to use gouges from other manufacturers without having to buy adapters that may not even exist. ER-32 collets can be found that will fit almost any diameter and they are relatively cheap ($5 or so for good old Chinese stuff). I'm not a machinist so making my own collet holder an't gonna happen.
So what do you guys/gals think? Am I way off base or is there something out there I don't yet know about that will work?
Just starting out so I have only two of Doug Thompson's bowl gouges at the moment (both needing a handle). I thought about using the QR units from Jimmy Clewes but those are specific to Doug's tools and while they might fit other tools, as Jimmy says, 'I can't guarantee they will'. I'd like to have the freedom to use gouges from other manufacturers without having to buy adapters that may not even exist. ER-32 collets can be found that will fit almost any diameter and they are relatively cheap ($5 or so for good old Chinese stuff). I'm not a machinist so making my own collet holder an't gonna happen.
So what do you guys/gals think? Am I way off base or is there something out there I don't yet know about that will work?