31/12/201711/01/2018 by Lionel

Handles

Having a range of old implements without handles can present a problem when trying to source standard handles from the general hardware store.

mallet, hammers and heads — A few implements with handles

two hammers — Both handles were turned and offset at the tailstock only to produce an oval shaped cross section in the handle

hammer and handle with spokeshave and verniers — Fitting the handle to the head using a spokeshave

hatchet and handle blank — A hatchet with blank cut on the bandsaw prior to shaping

handle with spokeshaves

hatchet and handle

A few steps in making a handle

hammer head

drawing of a hammer

timber with saw cuts

spur in blank

spindle stock between centres

end of spindle turning

hammer

Wedges