Know a good supplier for chisel or file collars?
I've got some scraps of maple that I'd like to use to finally make handles for some files and chisels. I looked around and I must not be using the right search terms. I was looking for collars and chisel hardware, etc.
Maybe there's a better way that can be done from copper or brass pipe.
Ferrules is the search term. One can hammer tubing to open one end up to make 'em, if you can find a suitable mandrel. Copper might work, but steel would be better. You can't finish the handle until you have a ferrule to do fit-testing.
On Friday, January 16, 2015 at 12:32:13 AM UTC-6, whit3rd wrote: Copper might work, but
Yep, ferrule is the term. Brass bushings could be used, also. The different metals provide different "colors"/looks/polishing.... and in some cases, finishing with a clear coa t to preserve the polished look, as with preventing/delaying oxidation of c opper (turning green or blackish).
Sonny
10 sizes at Lee Valley ...
John T.
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I believe both lee valley and woodcraft carry ferrules in various diameters and materials.
Woodcraft does not. I did find a couple of other places that had them, but none had the selection that Lee Valley does.
Hmm. Woodcraft used to carry them in the stores, I've purchased them in the past.
Ferrules! Right. Now I find a lot of info. I've got some copper so mmight as well try.
yes will probably do a clear coat just to keep it smooth at least
That's a nice store. a little pricey for my low low budget and cheapness.
You can do it with string too. Attach end of string with CA glue, wind string snuggly around end of handle/tang. Glue doen the fininh end with CA glue. Then soak the string with thinned CA or epoxy.
Plenty strong enough. If you have 10 lb test string, each turn is good for 20 lbs - 10 turns is 200 lbs , 20 turns is 400 lbs.
Start with 14lb braided fishline and you are looking at about 300 and
600 lbs. (and the epoxy will increase that significantly)
An Ah, Ha! moment, here. Never thought of string windings. Probably looks pretty darn good, too.
Sonny
I don't know how many fly rods you've seen, but if you are good with the thread you can get quite artistic.
I've used large hex nuts. Think plumbing nuts. Brass or Bronze. I've threaded them on.
Just a thought. Won't expand on heat and slip off. I have a steel lathe also. Making one is work but possible. Martin
I've got some kevlar fishing line but not sure if CA would ruin it.
This technique would be nice for handheld carving tools.
I got mine at Lee Valley.
Yep, it's very good. When I dropped my original miter gauge from my delta I used my drill press to make a new handle, and wrapped the bottom with dacron, soaked in in glue (don't remember if it was c/a or epoxy)... it's better than the original, nicer grip too.
C/A doesn't ruin Kevlar, UV does.
Are you kidding, that's pretty in-expensive.
3/4" copper pipe will work fine used emory cloth on it to give it a brushed finish coupla coats of lacquer
pennies vs. $
found good tips online
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