Making your own custom wood turning handles
Making your own wood turning handles is one of those projects that every turner eventually tackles, usually because the factory ones just don't feel quite right in the hand. There's something a bit ironic about using a tool with a generic, mass-produced handle to create fine art, isn't there? When you finally sit down to turn a handle that's specifically sized for your own grip and the way you stand at the lathe, it changes the entire experience. It's not just about aesthetics—though a nice piece of curly maple looks incredible—it's mostly about control and comfort. ...