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Robert McGowen
11-21-2013, 12:52 PM
Sometimes you have to make something that you need! :) Custom mesquite handle on a Thompson scraper.





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Steve Schlumpf
11-21-2013, 1:30 PM
Sure is some beautiful wood! How long is the handle? Looks like you should be able to get a really good grip on it!
Blair Swing
11-21-2013, 1:34 PM
ahh, necessity, the mother of invention! Nice form.
Paul Engle
11-21-2013, 3:49 PM
Nice looking handle Robert ! Is the tang glued / epoxy or jam / friction fit ?
Robert McGowen
11-22-2013, 1:17 PM
Steve, the handle is 12" long, with an overall tool length of 18".

Paul, the tang was rectangular and I simply press fit it in. I use a 3/4" pipe clamp with a piece of scrap wood on each end and it works perfectly.