Question about carving tool shanks

Sam Yerardi · #1 04-02-2008, 02:43 PM

I've seen in several older woodcarving books where they show the carving tools without the handles. I would like to make my own handles but I can't find a source for just the tool. Does anyone know where I might find them (or are they even made that way today)?

Thanks

Plain_Ol_Ed · #2 04-02-2008, 02:55 PM

Most of them are made that way and the handles are made to be replaced easilly. A couple taps with a leather mallet will usually get them off with no problem. I don't know of anybody who just sells the tools without handles though.

Dan S · #3 04-02-2008, 09:25 PM

Try Henry Taylor tools. I know you can purchae their lathe tools w/o handles.

Sam Yerardi · #4 04-03-2008, 07:04 AM

THANKS! I will

Sam Yerardi · #5 04-03-2008, 07:04 AM

THANKS! I will try them.

RussL. · #6 04-03-2008, 08:27 AM

I think that you can get some older design (not polished) Dastra tools from Ron Diefenbacher (diefenbacher.com) without handles attached.

I just purchased a #7 2mm spoon gouge from him that way.

Russ