Aluminum lathe tool handle for 3/4" tooling

1.5 X 18", Aluminum lathe tool handle for 3/4" tooling

I bought a 36" X 1-1/2" round stock, from the scrap yard for 6 bucks. I cut it on the miter box to 18".

I started by rounding off, partly, to attach the 3 wheel steady ready rest.

I drilled one side to 5/8", starting with a 3/8" bit, stepping up 1/8" at a time.

I drilled the other end to 3/4", starting with 3/8" stepping up 1/8" at a time. All bits where jobber's. Sharpened as need, and boy did a couple of them need sharpening.

I wanted to add some grip, by routing 1/8" grooves. Didn't work as planned, so I managed to get two lines on it. Adding some grip and also as a indicator lines.

Air sanding, finished up with gray synthetic steel wool, for a matte finish

Using my one way drill attachment, to drill for 1/4" tap.

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I then mounted it between cones, friction fit.I tried a carbide cutter. I mostly use a 3/16 parting tool, sharpened really well.

Finished tool, only took about 6 hours, but its done. This picture show a comparison

Some more of my tools to compare against. The handle and tool may weigh 3-1/2 ponds. Heavy and large diameter for my large hands. This tool will mainly be use along with a secound tool rest, and a laser attachment for deep hollowing. I post tool in use when I get chance.

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