Make A Leather Handle

[billymac814]

I'm making probably 2 different mauls and a mallet for myself, I really want to make the leather handle like some knives have where it's just stacked washers. The handles will be round not oval like a knife handle but it will have to have a few tapers in it like a maul handle would have. Should I stamp all the washers the same size and then turn it on a lathe, or would I be better stamping a few sizes and stacking them close to the shape I want and sanding the rest down?

The easiest way would be all one size if thats possible so I don't have to make as many punches but I'm not sure how well leather turns down on a lathe.

Also, I'm planning on glueing the washers together, is that correct?

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

You can also check on the knife / blade forums, but yea that is pretty much it. I would compress the washers some as I glue them up. I have seen a lot of dried leather grips where the washers are separating.

As for shaping most guys seem to use their belt sanders,as that is what they have. A lathe tool will have to be very sharp, and polished , so it doesn't just tear the leather.

[Clay]

Take a look at this post, http://leatherworker...=1

It is on turning leather on a lathe and has some good info.

Clay Miller

[billymac814]

Take a look at this post, http://leatherworker...=1

It is on turning leather on a lathe and has some good info.

Clay Miller

Thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for.