nile13

Since quite a lot of you guys seem to be able to take your driving gloves off and machine some neat stuff, I have a question. Does anyone own a lathe and willing/able to make some round wood handles with a screw sticking out of them? I'd reward you handsomely, of course Or at least we can discuss it.

Here's an approximate pic of what I need. Length is about 5.5", diameter is maybe 1,25".

Bruce SEA 993

How many?

nile13

I could probably use anywhere between two and a dozen if making many is cheaper per piece than making two.

The bolt, btw, is M10 on one end and M8 on the other. So I'll probably be better off just having a hole drilled in wood and supplying/installing the bolt myself.

Bruce SEA 993

Interesting, are they hard to find or expensive as they are Italian.

nile13

Well, the pic I've put out is actually Korean

They are not hard to find, nor particularly expensive. I'm just thinking of making something in different kind of wood and possibly slightly different profile. My own newly-purchased 30-year old Elektra machine has this type of handle (and one of them is cracked):



What I'd like to end up with is something like this:

Bruce SEA 993

Woops, cannot see the second picture

TheBen

Try to find a wood craftsmen or someone who does custom kitchens perhaps?

Vorsicht

I just did a google search and found a guy that custom makes those. No affliliation. Here is a link:

http://www.home-barista.com/marketpl...ne-t10642.html

Bruce SEA 993

Nice find Peter! I would have to go next door to the "garage full of wood lathes" and start from scratch.

nile13

Peter, I know the guy who makes them and took that pic right from HB thread. My initial question here was, specifically, if somebody can do similar handles for me without backlog that he seems to have. I'm also looking to get them raw and play around with finishes a bit, perhaps.

Of course I expect to pay for this. I can find a local guy when I get home to Boston in two month as well. I just know that some of you guys do this and would be interested in making a few bucks.

JasonAndreas

You could always head to the Rockler in Cambridge with an extra $20 and part in hand, maybe ask for a demonstration in their demo room?

nile13

Jason, thanks! If I can't get anything done while here in Miami for the next two month I'll try Rockler.

Mike J

I have a lathe and can turn them, but to tell you the truth, it would be cheaper and more fun for you to find a wood lathe in your local craigslist (they are cheap for that size work), usually someone selling will sell the tools as well, and take a run at turning them yourself. Its actually a lot of fun, and its amazing of the pile of shavings you can produce!

Cheers,

Mike

nile13

Mike, last time I've used a wood lathe was 30 years ago when I was 15. We had these "manual labor" classes in high school...

I actually like doing this and smelling fresh cut wood and piling up the shavings. But putting a lathe in a condo in downtown Boston (or an apartment in Miami) is not all that convenient The idea is good, though. Friends of mine have some equipment in their basement. Maybe we'll add a little wood lathe there.

Oh... where would I buy exotic woods for these handles?

Mike J

Do a web search - every big city has suppliers for woodworkers -> usually you can find a store that has the right wood that you want, and some will rip it down to the blanks you need. Also look in craiglist, sometimes you will fine a local artisan that will do it. There also may be a local wood turning club (we have one here) were the guys have good equipment, and a small paying job would be welcome.

If you are willing to do other materials, how about these guys?

http://www.emachineshop.com/

Cheers,

Mike