Sanch Report post Posted December 16, 2017 Okay so after having purchased the Jeremiah Watt Quick Change Edge bevelers I decided I wanted a different handle for them the shape is fine but the material is not to my liking so I decided to make my own handles because I am more than confident the steel these are made of will last quite some time. I chose to use Bocote as the wood for these. Here is a picture of the start kept it very simple used T - 88 marine-grade epoxy. I will post more as I make progress on them thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted December 16, 2017 Okay so I had the extra time today and I finished up the handles they're all shaped on a small belt sander because my 2 by 72 belt grinder took a crap on me or to clarify I should say the frequency drive took a crap on me! Either way here they are sanded down to 400 grit only and finished with an Oil and Beeswax finish that was melted into the wood itself. As I said before the only drawback that I personally had to ordering this set was the plastic handle and it was as you can see in the pictures a little small ish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChriJ Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted December 17, 2017 34 minutes ago, ChriJ said: Nice work! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Perhaps I wrote too soon, about the original handle, looking comfortable.? Eh, nice job you are doing on your custom handles. Thanks for sharing. Good design too. ;-) Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted December 17, 2017 Just now, ChasCS said: Perhaps I wrote too soon, about the original handle, looking comfortable.? Eh, nice job you are doing on your custom handles. Thanks for sharing. Good design too. ;-) Chas No no the handle was very comfortable it was just plastic which is the only thing that I did not like about it. Maybe being able to make handles like I did was simply for Aesthetics and I was able to add a little length to them. The handle design itself stayed relatively the same just a little larger and made out of Bocote, finished with beeswax and oil because I like the feel of the wood I did not want a plasticky feeling handle. Thanks for the replies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted December 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sanch said: No no the handle was very comfortable it was just plastic which is the only thing that I did not like about it. Maybe being able to make handles like I did was simply for Aesthetics and I was able to add a little length to them. The handle design itself stayed relatively the same just a little larger and made out of Bocote, finished with beeswax and oil because I like the feel of the wood I did not want a plasticky feeling handle. Thanks for the replies I understand those sentiments, being an amateur wood worker myself, I know how you are thinking... But I must say, good job. You are not only making custom handles, but enjoying the hobby to the fullest. Looking forward to seeing some of your other personalized projects. Thanks. ;-) Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted December 17, 2017 3 hours ago, ChasCS said: I understand those sentiments, being an amateur wood worker myself, I know how you are thinking... But I must say, good job. You are not only making custom handles, but enjoying the hobby to the fullest. Looking forward to seeing some of your other personalized projects. Thanks. ;-) Chas Boy does he have some. You should see his stitching Clydesdale. Sanch, those look great just like your other stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted December 18, 2017 3 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Boy does he have some. You should see his stitching Clydesdale. Sanch, those look great just like your other stuff. Thanks mutt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
