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Sat at home yesterday, getting over a bit of surgery. I had time to indulge myself.

I go in, Say I want a 6 or 8inch grinder, say the make the staff then bring me the Clarks or MM brands.

Machine Mart ones are good ones to get hold off.

In the past they were fitted with Sulphur. Drill a hole 2/3 of the depth of the tang length, with the diameter of the tang at 2/3 of the length. Heat the tang to a dull red and force the tang into the handle. Repeat until handle is fitted fully. Remove the tool. Fill the hole with powder...

I hate insomnia. It is a real pain. But it does have a few good points. 3am, cold OJ and good music. I know I should of used a sanding sealer.

Beech was used as it was the first bit to hand. I was not at home to chose hickory. But it works, the operator is very happy.

This was hand made to suit a Men In Shed member who has issues holding tools. The shaft head is out of line were the hand would be. Does not really show here. After a rusty head was dunked into citric acid, I had a head covered in Black oxide. A quick polish in a tumble polisher...