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I've been experimenting with different handles designs for screw drivers and chisels. This one is octagonal, 1.5" across flats. I turned the ends on the lathe and pressed a 1" OD steel tube section on the end. Sanding residue from the steel collar lodged in the open pores of the red oak. I rubbed the steel dust around to even out the appearance. I like to finish handles in bee's wax, which creates a nice grippy feeling.
I think the 1.5" octagon is little big. I'll try 1.25" next time.
Update:
Here are some of the other handle shapes I've tried. The octagonal shape on the screw drives works great, and I like having a dedicated tool for countersinking and deburring holes. I find the necked down section by the collar makes a nice spot for thumb and index finger during detail work like paring.
I think the 1.5" octagon is little big. I'll try 1.25" next time.
Update:
Here are some of the other handle shapes I've tried. The octagonal shape on the screw drives works great, and I like having a dedicated tool for countersinking and deburring holes. I find the necked down section by the collar makes a nice spot for thumb and index finger during detail work like paring.