How To Make Tool Handles Without A Lathe

Then turn the rest of the handle down to the correct measurement using a parting tool.

How to make tool handles without a lathe. This would be useful for many other projects like table and chair legs too. Turn on the lathe and check to see that the handle runs true. The ferrule slides in place and a hammer helps seat it firmly into position.

For making a lathe first you need to cut plywood parts of the same size. 34 ID hose to provide grip. Turn this slightly oversize at the beginning.

First I use a razor blade to make a 1-2 inch vertical cut through the section where the belt is spliced together this is the diagonal line that goes across the sanding belt. The saw was turned by hand with a tap wrench that was a close fit to the mandrel. Making a Tool Handle.

So a 1 inch belt can become a 12 inch belt or a 14 inch belt. Choose a size between 33-36 inches length for two blocks and 6-9 inches length for two more blocks. Many such handles are available.

The most important measurement is the diameter of your brass ferrule. Put on a full-face shield and set the lathes speed between 400 and 600 rpm. If the tool needs to slide up into the handle drill a hole 164 inch larger than the tool and as long as needed.

JB Weld both inserts into the blank taking care to keep the epoxy clear of the backend of the tool insert if the tool needs to slide down into the handle. On a 30 mm handle I think a 14 roundover bit run across each section of the butt end will give a nice shape to the handle. I used braided vinyl but you can.