P&N Tool Handle

[Sean Hughto]

I know this is going to seem silly, but I finally tried the compression fitting ferule idea from Ron McKinley's article: http://www.thompsonlathetools.com/handles.asp
on my new P&N roughing gouge and am tickled with the result:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/4126033795_d05b6d0bc5_b.jpg

Simple shape - apple wood. While the tool fit snugly, I used some epoxy just to make it super secure.

I recomment McKinley's method. It's fun, and makes a nice handle to use. Cheers!

[Kenneth Whiting]

That looks good. Thanks for posting. I just ordered a bowl gouge from Thompson and was wondering how long I would be looking for good instructions on making and mounting a handle.

[Jarrod McGehee]

Good idea. I've been wanting to make some tools so this just gives me added inspiration. Sweet