Chisel handles (Jim Thompson)
	I am acquiring some large gouges and I have started making handles for them. Some galoots have asked how to do this. Here is how I do it. Plus some...
	Handles and bolsters (SteveK) File Handles Gouge saved by a handle Handles in classic style Purple heart partly darkened Chain pulls for ceiling fan & light Steve Knight chisels Drill ring for brass rod Peen the rod on both sides of ring File off the excess rod Buff out file marks Rod is almost invisible now. 2" Buck chisel used as a knife in carving Here's how it works Never mind dirty hand. Purple heart handles All 3 together Power planer blade My original small drawknife My fancy small drawknife Handles straight from lathe Cut both ends & press on brass rings Shape handle as desired Shape rings and sand well Cut grooves, buff and wax Drill hole to suit tang and install tool Birdseye maple handle Apricot wood handles. Bench chisel handles A few of my carving tool handles File handles Big chisel handle in Apricot Unknown wood handles Big gouge handles Bench chisel handle Monterey live oak handle Birdseye Maple handle Socket gouge handles Top scraper is Scott's-bottom mine Scott's blades My purchased paint scraper blade Magnet on a handle Bolster Handles&bolsters SteveKmortice Making handles 2 Pinning the Schlagring 2