Workers Of Wood

Finally got around to turning the wood handles for the awls. Used Black Walnut, love that stuff. I was going to nickel plate the parts but just polished them instead. I have a small collection of awls and like the patina age brings. Being a bolt through design I didn't see a need for a ferrule. The acorn nuts and washers are stainless steel. Have a look.
When I made the hardware I made the heads all the same size but should have made them fit a forstner bit size. Well I rather than cutting them again I got out the boring head I was inspired to buy from Craft Supplies. Here is a demo video.



Got it dialed in and they fit great.

Nice work. That boring head is waaay less than I thought it would cost. https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/72 ... Cutter-Set

It is a kit too. Comes with 9 cutters of differing lengths.

Very nice well done Dan

Cherryville Chuck wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:19 pm Nice work. That boring head is waaay less than I thought it would cost. https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/72 ... Cutter-Set

A bunch more money can be spent on one but this one is fine for wood working. Haven't tried it on metal yet but someday. I did sharpen the cutter with a diamond file to get a crisper cut. Wood really likes sharp tools.

They look great Dan.

Good Job, Dan.
Herb

Very nice, Dan...so many toys, so little time...I should have retired earlier...