I’ve done this for years! It’s a good thing to know and it’s important that you pass this knowledge on and for one I’m thankful for all you do!

Fantastic Idea .. I like it

Brilliant. At some point your channel has become a repository of the best projects.

File safety is a must! The handle really looks nice and should serve you well. In don't have a lathe or a place for one, but here is what I did. At the ironworks that I retired from, I collected all the used wooden chipping hammer handles that were thrown out. The welders used air chippers, but the rest of us had hand chippers. I refurbished, if need be, and installed them on my files. I heated the tangs too. I now save old shovel and etc. handles, cut them to length, and use them if I need one. Anyway to keep my hands safe. Enjoyed your show, take care!

Great video, thanks a lot!

I've had a wood lathe for a year now...making file handles never crossed my mind until now. LOL My local Ace is going to lose money now since when I buy a file, I also buy a handle. I also have a metal lathe and some drops of various metal rods and tubing that are too short for most projects. I'm getting ideas... Great video as always, Kenny. Oh, and by the way, my shop teacher taught us about heating the tangs way back when. I've been doing that forever.

Thanks so much for showing me how that is done! All my files will soon have some nice handles 😊

Another one of your great …. See a problem then fix it, videos 🤠. I’ve also used scrap copper pipe and electrical conduit for ferrules 🤔

Thanks... very easy method and elegant look too 🙏

Even though I don't have a lathe (no space or money for more tools) I really like your videos.

Great project. And all of my files need handles. Inherited a few from dad which of course are loose and such. But this also seems like great practice for a turning tool handle. Was looking at some home made carbide tools once that would have all required handles. I passed on the tools but have had the handle thought in the back of my mind for some time. Same principle clear down to the use of the copper. Thanks!!

Very good, very useful. Thank you.

Hi Kenny, another practicable video. I always put a handle on my files! it helps me to do my toe nails 👍

Kenny, I agree, nothing feels as nice (and natural) as a wooden handle on a file. Plastic ones are okay but they just don’t feel as nice. Good idea about using the copper coupling.

Always drill the larger hole first, so the drill won't ''grab and tear'' the wood also, it won't ''search'' for the center of the hole.. The smaller drill will ''auto center'' in the bottom of the hole, since there is already the 118-135 degree (depending on what drill used) angle from the tip of the bigger drill.

Nice project Ken! What do you use to clean your file? I was taught in school to use a card file, but evidently they hard changed the name to file card now. I just watched a video that suggested using a piece of hardwood or brass both seemed to work great! Thanks for the show!

Bit confused here, I've never heard of anyone in my life using a file just by holding onto the tang ... the whole reason for the tang is for it to be fitted in a handle!! Anyway, apart from that ... excellent tutorial on the simplicity of making your own handles, although I wouldn't (personally) heat for fitting 👍 For simple decoration, cut a series of small grooves, then spin the handle whilst holding a length of wire in the groove ... it'll burn the wood and looks great. P.S. My apologies for moaning, I feel bad 😪

Hi Kenny! Inquiring minds want to know about the difference between a mallet and a whack-o-meter. And, wouldn't a whack-o-meter be a measurement device to determine the power generated by a whacker? Regards, Bill ;o)

I will not use a file that does not have a handle for the reason you stated, I have a lot of closet rod from oak that I turn to make my file handles with. When I make my ferrells I use slip joint copper couplings that do not have the dimples. I also make my own lather turning tools and for the handles pretty much the same way just a longer handle and a larger diameter. I think a few folks ought to file this video away for the day they need to make a few safety devices called file handles. 🤣🛫 One thing I do is that different is the end you cut off I leave it a little larger diameter than the Ferrell at the end. I have also cut a slit with the band saw. Tapping the ferrel with a block of wood over the larger diameter the end compresses the receiver of file the part where the ferrel is located is the same diameter of the ID of the coupling this prevents the Ferrell from slipping off the end. I like the heat trick that is new to me!😁🛫

I have about 15 to make. When can I expect delivery.