Today I will make a handle for a bowl gouge, which I didn’t have in my workshop.

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For that I will use this metal sleeve, 20mm in diameter, and this piece of chestnut wood which was about to be used as firewood.

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First I’ll prepare the wood to place it on the lathe. I cut it into a square with the band saw…

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and drill a hole for the gouge. The reason I do this now is because it’s easier to drill a straight hole before cutting the handle into shape.

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After marking the centers I place the piece of wood on the lathe and start shaping it with a roughing gouge.

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I mark the exact diameter I want in the center of the handle and continue cutting it into shape. Then I turn this part to insert the metal sleeve. It should be tight, but not too much. I finish shaping the handle and use the opportunity to sand it and apply some oil. I cut the leftover bits of wood on both ends.

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I insert the metal sleeve and give it the finishing touch with the disc sander.

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Now all that’s left is to assemble both parts. I could apply some adhesive, such as epoxy, but in the end I decided not to. I tap gently until the gouge is fully inserted in the handle… and here’s the result!

 

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