Love the tool handle. Your energy in this video is great. 50% Mad Scientist + 50% Kid in the candy store = very informative and fun video.

I love your humor; it's fun to watch. I have one of those Thompson 5/8 bowl gouges on my wish list so this project was right on target for me.

For the weighted end, as a machinist, I would have hollowed out the end, perhaps 4"- 6" deep with a forstner bit. Then epoxy an internally threaded brass fitting inside the end of the handle. With an internal thread you can then use a threaded plug such as a brass or stainless steel set screw or pipe plug - lots of options, so it ends up flush. Now fill this with BBs and insert the plug. If you dont want the BBs rattling around, put in a small piece of foam to take up the extra space. The end result will look much better without that ugly piece of pipe hanging off the end. You've got a great idea, but it just needs to be pimped out a bit more.

That is the best special purpose handle build I've seen, you've planted seeds... Outstanding video production skills, thanks for sharing!

Properly properly impressed by this handle. Love the concept of the weighted end. Think I’ll do something slightly different but along those lines. Feeling very inspired! Thank you.

Your energy is unbelievable lol,enjoy your videos immensely

Man, you are SOOOOO much fun! Enjoyed this video...and you were teaching, bro'

You are a blast to watch and I always learn. Really!!!!! Great job. You are a smart guy.

I was Just at Dougs workshop last weekend picking up my first set of lathe tools. Great guy and great products.

I don't think you exaggerated. It's the most awesome tool handle I've ever seen on youtube, or anywhere for that matter.

I Learn something from all your video's - love your energy - you and your father seem like awesome people , thanks for your video's - cheer's ...

Nice video as always...Glad you were able to get a 'handle' on it!! ;)

Love it, great looking tool!

Lv the torching!!! Looks beautiful!

Flippin’ gorgeous!

just happened to see the video while surfing woodworking videos. I watched it. I like that and I subscribed. good job on making the handle. thank you for sharing.

This job is very nice and well done

nice handle and nice job sir

Yup. It's wicked! Great. Thanks.

pretty cool brother . gives alot of ideas for other projects as well .

Very cool! I gotta try this :)

Very nice handle.... I am a paraplegic, I have my lathe set on a very low hand made bench, and I really have to use my whole are instead of just my hands so I decided that making my own handles works the best for me. I REALLY like the dead blow in the back of the handle so now i am redesigning the 5/8 gouge that I am making now. The only thing I am going to change is I am going to try to inset what I use to hold the BB's and then thread a wood cover over it for a little smother look.Thanks for a great video and I subscribed hoping to see a lot more

Dude, you crack me up!

I have always wondered how to drill long stuff on the lathe. You just make a "steady rest" with your hand?

love the size of it. I don't have one that big YET!!!!! I have the need. . Now to make one. Not a fan of torching, ( too many reminders of bushfires in the local area.) LOVE IT .....

Cool tool 👍🏼😊

Cool handle. 😊 👍

You never disappoint me man! :)

A skew, a little bit of fire, a monster handle, what more to want!

That was a fun tutorial to watch.

I will have to give it a try

NOOOOIIICCCCEE!!!! LOVE THE SHOU SUGI + SHEL/WAX PERFECT!

Nice tool. Glad it worked out - I think I would have used a Bronze pipe and bronze cap. Hope that is useful for many years.

Awesome handle & flames 👍👍👍 What type of sharpening stone were you using? I'm leaning towards trend would love to know your opinion.

I have always had the gift of prophecy and I suggest you take a trip across a bridge and think about high school science class, I see a new Ferrule design entering your mind if you do this. Lol, Yes I watched your other video on Ferrules prior to watching this one lolol. That was a pretty good thought about heating the wood up, this method is also a good one but I think the heating method will provide a better and more durable fit over time. Now about this handle, I was just tonight talking to my fiance' about this tool you just made since I saw it in another video, I wondered where you bought it at, lol now I know you made it! I think I will do this for myself as well, thanks for sharing this!

If you ever sharpen a brass fitting again I’m shipping you a pile of dog poop that hurt my ears😂😂😂. I really do appreciate your videos I watch them often and am a wood worker myself. I’ve learned so much from your channel.

Very cool. Your thoughts sir in the comparison between copper and brass each of which you have done. Many thanks.

Good idea

Some day I want to be like you and have a big lathe. I am slowly upgrading. I will tell you what, my friends think I have really cool tools(toys).

I know a lot of the Safety Sallies out there abhor the use of gloves around wood lathes. Personally I think after one has gotten past the seriously awkward stage - we've all been there - that tight-fitting gloves like you are using (I use Ironclad 'Framer' gloves - not a plug, just saying) make the turning process much more comfortable. Cheers!

cool video

I'm very happy to see someone use a blow torch to char the wood while still on the lathe. I'm about the do the same thing with a two part walking stick. Have you ever tried burning it while it's turning under power? How did it go?

Cool!! Gota love Deadpool ;)

Is the large skew you're using at the beginning also a Thompson? What size is it?

Aww, we didn't get to see you tackle a big bowl blank with the wickedest best lathe tool on youtube (today) ! Looks like a winner though!

Ok so was almost a year ago how do u like the way u added the and held the bb's and what would you do differently? Sharp unit btw I truly do learn from every one of ur vids plus ur pops a trip

what finish did you use over the char?

Have you done a video on the different grinds you prefer for hollowing and for detail work? I'm looking for a spindle gouge now and find this stuff confusing, especially as I can only buy one for now!

were do you get that working jacket looks great!!

Your mic is working fine, no need to yell.

Best ever

Is the tool epoxied into the handle. ?

Awesome handle! Suzogebon (?Spelling) BTW, those pipe cutters are for copper. Can you saw angle grinder!?! 😉

Where did you get the tool blank?

When I make lathe handle’s I put a rubber bike handle on end for better grip.

That's the most awesome tool handle that I've seen all day!

"Wicked"

What do you think? Can I make metal lathe tools into wood lathe tools? Is it worth my time? Maybe a self-made handle with a set screw feral?

what size and brand is the skew chisel you are using?

lololololo thanks

Where did you get the steel from

What did you put into handle hole? Сolophony?

Too long for me but came out well.....

Really love your work, but please note that is a tubing cutter, not a pipe cutter. It is meant for other material not steel or iron. Sorry to be so negative since yo do everything so well.

Sorry if my previous comment offended, that was not my intent. Just saying your voice and delivery put me in mind of those two fellows. I get it, you're using your teacher voice. Nice handle.

I would rather hear the machine running than that music.

97% sure it’s too short

Really good video... good for inspiration and motivation....BUT; Even turning the volume down doesn't really help your yelling through-out. Sorry, but otherwise, really good... especially your, "always worth the effort" part. Thanks

kinda pool cue-ish.

This guy is really noisy.

Wow! Why shouting? Did not feel listening after 30 seconds.

Mine are better...

back end is ugly

Er hat den Längsten......... bis der Nächste kommt, aber er kann ja verlängern. wenn man sieht wie der das Eisen hält, hätte ein Feilengriff gereicht.