I also started exploring the possibilities with these tools. Like you, I was thinking about square and rectangular tool shanks and wondered if I could 3d print ER style collets that would work with square or rectangular profiles. So I tried it and after several iterations of collet design I find them to be quite successful. That led me to getting various sizes of tool steel and making a bunch of scrapers that I had been wanting. Several of them are double ended with a different style on each end. I went a little further with this and made my own collet chucks for tool handles on a metal lathe which was a good project for maintaining metal lathe skills. And then I stumbled onto the availability of collet chuck extensions, of which some are quite useable for ER collet tool handles and available at a very affordable price. So this all has been helpful for me with affordability for a bunch of tools along with efficient reduced storage space needed.
@AsWoodTurns5 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have really run with this idea. Thanks for sharing back. Alan
@stuartscott9646 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of not round to keep the tool from vacating the work area!
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
You could also make it a triangular (ish) oval (ish) :) Alan
@1978lburick7 ай бұрын
I have the Rikon carbide set and love it. Change over is simple, tool less, FAST, and secure. 14mm shank I think, with a nub to prevent rotation. Just wish more tools were available to fit. Like high speed steel bowl gouges etc.
@AsWoodTurns7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. Alan
@stevioclark18 күн бұрын
Great video
@AsWoodTurns17 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@FritzPenzenstadler Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ideas and I will follow this also on your blog. My experience so far is the Crown system tool with two sizes and the handles from Simon Hope. I made one very heavy gouge 32mm wide and used ER32 MK2 adapter in an Aluminium tube. Normally too big and heavy, but with such a heavy gouge it works. In my experience the biggest advantage: when I sharpen the gouges, I don‘t need to fight with a big sized tool but can handle a nicely sized piece of steel.
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@jackthompson5092 Жыл бұрын
Well done Alan. I am still experimenting with different shapes for my tool handles. I have some I like but more that I do not like.
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
I share your quest! Alan
@peterfabricius662 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan very good demo of your process. I have shied away from the one handle and many tools because when turning the tool you need is always NOT the one in the handle so it wastes time changing tools. Just the way I see it, so I made separate handles for the set I bought from Thompson Tools. The custom Aluminum Handle is available for travel since all four tools fit inside the Thompson handle. I would like to show you a picture but cannot post here.
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Peter Alan
@_zhawkeye_9808 Жыл бұрын
...well done on the handle!...the oval shape is a great idea...👍 Not sure why the collet manufacturer doesn't offer one for square bars...shouldn't be hard to have four flat fingers on a collet...🤔 Maybe turn, file and split your own adapter out of, say, Delrin for this system...??? Matt
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
Actually, I discussed this with Robust this weekend. As long as the rectangular portion is NOT tapered, they say it will work. Alan
@waynecarter2759 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Very useful and well done.
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Alan
@eddieagha5851 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks! The first handle looks like a Stewart Batty handle. He was at AAW in KY, and he's back to making them again. Re square shanks: most of them like the Robust skews, have rounded edges. and would probably work in a collet. You might want to try one, and see how firm it holds..
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
This video was shortly before AAW. I was surprised to see Stewart there and that he is producing them again. Thanks for sharing on the square shanks. Alan
@eddieagha5851 Жыл бұрын
@@AsWoodTurns I must have seen you there. You look familiar. This is the first time I've watched your videos.
@LewisKauffman Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alan!
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Lewis Alan
@edeldridge8478 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, I also have the robust tool handle . I bought a second one without collets thinking I would enter change, works well. In your video you started making a hollow Handel and later you drilled out the handle. Did the hollow idea not work out? I like the oval idea for the handle, thank you for the. Idea.
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
Initially, I drilled out both ends down about 3 inches at the 15/16. Then I shortened the handle and had to re-drill the plug end. Then I decided to hollow the entire length. Alan
@CarlosRivera-mt7jz Жыл бұрын
Nice to meet you in Louisville
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
Likewise, thanks for sending the picture. Alan
@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын
I have been looking for a system to allow a single handle to support multiple tools. I thought the Jimmy Clewes system would be it but I am not sure now. Is the Robust system still available? You didn't post a link.
@AsWoodTurns Жыл бұрын
The Robust system is available. I purchase the smaller set this past weekend at AAW. ER32 with or without handle & ER 25 with or without handle. Alan