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rikkor just posted some nice screwdrivers today.
I was out in my shop, & opened my screwdriver drawer, & this old screwdriver was looking right at me.
I made this new handle a few years ago.
This was an old screwdriver of my Dad’s, & it has to be way past 80 years old.
The handle was all beat up, & split.
I think I’m to blame for the condition of it while being a kid.
This new handle is made of Apple wood, one of my favorite turning woods.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
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Grumpy
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#1 posted 1684 days ago
Great restoration Dick. It has that brand new look.
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Diane
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#2 posted 1684 days ago
Nice job sure looks great. I didn’t even know one could use apple wood if you mean the wood from an apple; that in itself would be neat. I really love the color.
Diane
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#3 posted 1684 days ago
Great job : ) Is this the shape of the original handle or your own style ?
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#4 posted 1684 days ago
Great Dick. Another hidden project. You seem to have a lot of them buried at your place.
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#5 posted 1684 days ago
Very nice work Dick. The screwdriver looks like it has been treated well since the new handle has been applied. You know that between you and Rikkor, everyone is now looking at their old screwdrivers and wondering what they could become?
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
HoBoMoNK
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#6 posted 1684 days ago
I re-handle vintage hand tools in a rustic fashion with bark-on hickory twigs, fancy roots and found objects.
I’ll post some pictures when I get time.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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#7 posted 1684 days ago
Thanks Grumpy.
Diane, I’m always watching when someone cuts down an Apple tree.
Dusty56, The old handle was octagonal if I remember right.
Karson, There’s no end to my projects yet.
Thanks Brian.
I’ll be looking Randy.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
rikkor
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#8 posted 1683 days ago
Nice work Dick, very nice.
sharad
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#9 posted 1683 days ago
Dick you must be happy to use the screwdriver, the handle of which you had spoiled in your childhood. I hope the history does not repeat. Yoy have made a very nice handle and as brianinpa says I will also search my tool chest for for old screwdrivers.
Sharad
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#10 posted 1681 days ago
Sorry I missed this when you posted it Dick. I remember all those handles you made for your lathe chisles, great job on those too. I like this it’s gonna last a long time.
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