Getting a grip on handle's

[DaveL]

That burr elm has such a distinctive texture. Reminds me of wholemeal bread. Could bite chunks out of it!

Thanks, I was wondering what it reminded me of. :-s

Mr S, the finish has enhanced the wood, looks even better now. 8)

 

[Anonymous]

OK Mike, I had a rummage among those "old nuts" and found a set of 4 off some obscure un named saw that are 1/2" diameter both sides.
Can I ask another question please?
You put up a photo of your brace drilling the recess holes but theres already the pilot holes done, so I was wondering how that works. Did you modify your bit so it doesnt need to use the screw thread to pull it down, or is the pilot holes small enough that a regular bit will still bite and work normally?
Also how do you get the 2 recesses absolutely perfectly in line with each other??
cheers Jonathan

 

[MikeW]

Hi Mr. S,

The pilot holes were basically the diameter of the lead screw. Too large to allow the screw to pull the bit into the wood, but small enough to center the bit on the hole. Because the bit needs to go such little distance, I was lightly pushing the bit to maintain cutting. The disadvantage is the bit doesn't self-feed. The advantage is it also cuts slower and so the risk of over drilling is almost nil.

The through pilot hole centers each bit. So if the largest bit is used first, then the smaller one used, the lead screw can always center the bit as it can enter it.

Take care, Mike

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your advice Mike
I made a London pattern handle today. I'll pilot drill with about a 3 mm hole and use B&B as you suggested then fit up to a thomas turner straight back nibby blade which I have had to alter the shape of so its straight across the end like a diston d7 instead of rounded as I can only do a straight sided blade kerf; it means I lost about 1/2 an inch of blade though! . Its a 7 point which I'll keep filed as a crosscut. I'll put some picture of the finished article
cheers Jonathan

 

[bugbear]

Here is a few pics of my 1 st attempt at handle carving this afternoon
the wood is burr elm.
I used a chisel, small rasp and normal files also. Its still roughed out stage, final claen up tomorrow

Wow - if that's your first attempt, you're going to be MAGIC with some practice!

BugBear (highly impressed)

 

[Anonymous]

Your too kind Bugbear :lol:
I thoroughly enjoyed doing a spot of "micro sculpture" with the jewellers eye piece. (My eyesight has got very bad)
I was looking at some wood braces last night and thought "why not?" Make brass side cheeks and inset them. Burr elm might be a good prospect for that or just plain french elm? Possibly even cast a brass chuck or scavange one from a broken brace.

Thanks for the technical tip on the other thread 8)
cheers Jonathan

 

[bugbear]

Your too kind Bugbear :lol:
I thoroughly enjoyed doing a spot of "micro sculpture" with the jewellers eye piece. (My eyesight has got very bad)
I was looking at some wood braces last night and thought "why not?" Make brass side cheeks and inset them. Burr elm might be a good prospect for that or just plain french elm? Possibly even cast a brass chuck or scavange one from a broken brace.

Thanks for the technical tip on the other thread 8)
cheers Jonathan

You're most welcome to any advice I can give - I try to give as much as I receive of the net, and I receive a lot.

BugBear