Handles for larger Stanley 750 chisels

[Robert Hartmann]

Sorry to beat the proverbial dead horse, but...I have acquired three Stanley 750 chisels (1 1/4, 1 1/2 and 2 inch). Two have solid handles and the 1 1/2 doesn't have one. I don't have a lathe (yet) and don't have access to one (I'm stationed in the Netherlands). Anyone know of a source to purchase them or have some made? I would like to replace all three. I like the uniformity, so they feel the same. I have a set of five LN chisels, but obviously the handles don't fit. I'm looking for something similar. thanks.

[Barry Dima]

This blog post may help you out:

https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/making-a-socket-chisel-handle-without-a-lathe/

maybe mixed with these:

http://toolmakingart.com/2011/02/27/how-to-make-an-octagonal-handle-shell-auger-and-straight-drilling-guide/
http://www.leevalley.com/newsletters/Woodworking/1/2/Article2.htm

[lowell holmes]

Here is another article.

http://www.finewoodworking.com/how-to/article/make-a-chisel-handle.aspx

They talk about Bob Smalser. I made two chisel handle following one of Bob's article.

Google his name and chisel handles. You will find his article.

another link to follow is: https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/blog/623

[Tom M King]

There are several sellers on ebay.

[Robert Hartmann]

Thanks for the replies so far. I should have mentioned a couple other things. Normally I would use this as an opportunity to try something new (making handles), but I have two problems. The first is the time. With work, three young kids and our travel (We're in Europe, so we are taking advantage of it) I don't have a whole lot of time for woodworking. I already spent way too much time building a bench and would like to make something on my list of projects. The second is finding wood suitable for a handle. Woodworking as a hobby is not real big here in southern Netherlands. I've only found two wood sources in the area and they both deal primarily to businesses, not individuals. They are both real nice to me, but their hardwood selection is very limited (oak, beech, merbau and meranti). I could probably use Merbau, which I used on the chop of my leg vice, but I'm not sure how it would hold up. I'm also new to non-power tools, so everything seems to take a long time (but always fun!).