2nd Tool Handle Done

[Tommy Ellis]

Got in the shop this morning and tries to work but just wasn't feeling it, a bit under the weather. I turned a couple of calls then started on a tool handle but gave up. Felt a little better later so went back out to try and get something done after a miserable, stress filled week I needed some shop time.

I decided to finish my handle so I can glue it together and let it start earning its' keep. Went with the same glue up pattern but changed the grip style a lot. Thicker, shorter with a double taper where I like to grip the handle. Cherry and poplar just under 15" finished with 3 coats of Johnson Paste Wax thinned with mineral spirits applied with 1000 grit paper and buffed.

 

[hockenbery]

The nice thing about turning you own handles is you can shape them the way you want.

I rarely put any finish on my handles. I can use them right away and they get their own patina over time.

Have fun,
Al

 

[Harry Robinette]

Nice handle, I always put a little mineral or pure tung oil on my handles makes them fell good in the hand.

 

[Bill Blasic]

Harry! You put tung oil on those black Thompson Tool handles? EEK!