I was inspired by a YouTube video as well as a fellow lumberjock’s project to make a few of these of my own. I turned the handles on my lathe, used some scrap copper pipe from my water softener installation for the collar, and used some old drill bits that I reground for the cutter on both. The left one is made of Koa scraps with a 3/8 inch bit and the right is made of Cherry scraps with a 1/4 inch bit. Thanks for looking!
Nice work Matt on the tools. Never tried the drill bit thing yet but heard they work well. I enjoy making my own also. Seems like I tend to grab for my own every time I turn. Now make yourself a few carbide ones. Its easy and fun. Top 2 and bottom one are store bought. If you make any more let me know, I’m always interested in turning tools. Working on another one now. Thanks for the pics.
Those are nice doubleDD! I’m definitely going to have to make more of my own tools. I’ve never thought about buying carbide and making custom tools out of it. I’m going to have to now, though! Yours look incredible. One thing I like about the ones I made is that I paid $10 for the bits, and besides the tools I used to make them, that’s all the money I have in them. And they’re customized to exactly how I wanted them. I’m definitely going to make more.
This is my first try and I’am happy with the ribbon. This site is a great place to learn new things. The box is black Walnut.
Very cool looking work Ted, I am going to have to give the old wood ribbon a try some day. Thanks for sharing !