Scribing Gouges

[bugbear]

...chisel handle? I need to make three or four myself and I fancied the London Pattern.

http://www.cornishworkshop.co.uk/chiselhandles.html

BugBear

 

[Benchwayze]

Thanks BB. Obliged.

 

[woodbloke]

Got a project coming up where I'm going to need scribing gouge(s) of various sizes. Martin the Woodkateer kindly let me have one that I've re-handled in some English Walnut and then re-ground.

The ...... and also make a new handle for it - Rob

Rob,

Do you find the walnut heavy enough for a chisel handle? I need to make three or four myself and I fancied the London Pattern. I don't need something that weighs a ton, but I do prefer handles a little heavier than those on my Ashley Isles dovetail chisels, for instance. (No I'm not changing those! But they are taking some getting used to.)

John - I've used some oddments of English Walnut to make London pattern octagonal handles. I can't say the weight has been a huge issue with me. I like them 'cos they look purdy and don't roll off the bench BB's link to ABOLPCH (Alf's Best Octagonal London Pattern Chisel Handle) is the one I used, once you get into the swing of making one, they can be knocked out in about 20 mins and I'm not a turner - Rob

 

[Benchwayze]

Cheers Bob.. Yes, I followed the link.. As you say, a practical design for a tool-handle.

Have a a good holidy. I am shutting up shop till the New Year!
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