More Screwdrivers

Scottb – Well done! I also like the mahagony one you were not able to repair. These will definitely stand up to the task over time. I must say, I would probably have abandoned the old broken one and just replaced it with a new one. I definitely will give this consideration in the future. Mike

Nice Scott, very nice! I like it when we have to improve someone else’s product. I like the caricature in the coke bottle handle. Thanks for sharing.

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

buffed with shavings?

I enjoy watching the learning curve unfold!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Thanks! I forgot to mention that as I tried to repair the old one – intended to fit the shaft with some copper pipe to give both pieces something to glue to. I would then either use anothe piece of wood to bridge the gap, or perhaps use some epoxy product, like Raycrete.

But firtst I had to redrill out both pieces of the old handle. For safety’s sake, I drlled a new handle, and then attempted the part with the collet (That’s what it’s called!) doing so caused the remaining wood to split, which freed the copper ferrule, and the collet too. I figured those weren’t going to give up the wood so easily.

all the salvaged components in hand I could more easily (and reliably) start over.

How cheap to save the metal bits from a $5 scewdriver? trying not to throw those away, when I deliberately purchased them to toss the handles. Just the principle of the thing I suppose…

Oh, Debbie, yes Buffed with shavings. Just grab a handfull (there’s plenty everywhere!) and it’ll give a nice polish to the turned piece before you take it off the lathe.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Vincent Van Gogh -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Cool.

I’ve used an old dryer fabric softener sheet and although I have no idea what it really does, it does polish ok.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Nice recovery from a dismal failure.

The learning curve continues.

A job well done. Karson

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Nice job, Scott.

I’m trying to figure out how to sneak a lathe into my shop without the wife leaving me for good.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Great work Scott. Those babys will last you a lifetime I’m sure. thanks for sharing.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

Thanks for sharing Scott.
Now you should start making some fancy new handles for your lathe chisels.

-- -** 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

I am very impressed. I will be adding a lathe to my shop in a few weeks. I haven’t worked with a lathe is so long. There is so much one can do with a lathe. I have some ideas to turn a few projects to carve. Not sure of the complete idea but as soon as I gets something on paper and begin to work on them I’ll share them. Right now I am just working on staying warm. Temps dropped into the 30’s and some flurries. BURR! Nice work work Scott. Maybe when I get my lathe up and running you can give me some pointers.
Jeff

-- In His Grip,

Yea Scott Dick can show you some good sorby handles he’s made you can’t tell from the real mckoy. Nice work Scott, I have’nt been able to get on lumberjocks but I’ve been reading your blogs on it. Jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Nice work. I like the copper ferrules, it really dresses them up.

-- Jesus is Lord!

I just edited this one to add the photo of the complete Maple screwdriver.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Vincent Van Gogh -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/