Wood Turning Tool

Turn a wood turning tool

Drill a 1/2" hole half way down the vertical axis of the handle to accommodate the key stock.

Turn the wood into the desired shape for the handle.

Obtain 1" copper pipe cap and drill a hole into the center.

Grind out the center of the copper cap until a smooth hole accommodates the key stock.

Cut the key stock to the desired length.

Drill a pilot hole in the end of the key stock.

Tap the pilot hole with an 8NC32 bit.

Clear the tap of debris.

Grind the tap hole side of the key stock to accommodate the turning blade.

Sand the handle while still on the lathe.

Remove the handle from the lathe and finish sanding the handle ends.

Use 3-4 coats of polyurethane. Sand between coats.

Use epoxy to fasten the key stock to the inside of the handle. Also epoxy the end cap to the handle.

Use a hot glue gun with coloured glue to cover the exposed wood between the cap and the end of the handle.

Screw the blade to the key stock.