What a great subject I'm glad you took this on. thanks, Lee

Brian, A very detailed look at handles. Your videos are some of the most detailed and educational on youtube. Thank you for taking your time in making and sharing them. Jim

I always find your videos so very informative. Keep it up, Brian.

As with all your videos I learn something new. Thanks for sharing.

Great discussion! love shop made handles and tools!

Another great instructional video! I have a new bowl gouge to handle and have been struggling with the length issue. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers, Gord

Thanks for sharing your approach to tool length. Very well thought out and presented.

Thank you for all of the great videos. I'm headed out to the shop today to make a couple of handles for some new tools I just purchased online and your explanation about length ratios was very helpful. You are doing an awesome job helping newbies (me and my son) learn turning. Please keep up the great work!

A very in depth and informative video Brian, packed with relevant and useful explanations. Take care Mike

These are the best lathe videos I have seen. I just wish there were more of them.

I appreciate the in-depth instruction on the various tool types and reasons for different lengths. Especially for a detailed instructional video, your presentation was excellent. Thank you.

Hi Brian: To answer your question, yes please! Really appreciated this look at converting old tools. Now all I have to do is wear out a bowl gouge...:) Cheers, Gord

Great video Brian! I've thought of making my own tool handles but wondered about how long they should be for safety reasons and your video was spot on! Thanks for sharing and safe turning to you always!!!

A helpful and informative video. Thanks!

Thanks for the info and video Brian!

Very good information. I'll be turning some handles soon with these guidelines in mind.

As always Brian packed with useful information & very well explained. Geof Harris (UK)

Brian, thanks for this video! I have an excelsior mini lathe from Rockler and getting a standard length bowl gouge to work around the tail stock is a pain and sometimes just not do able. I am thinking of ways to get around this and your video is very helpful in determining the actual NEEDED tool length. Thanks again

Great video!

Nice video with some clear and useful guides :)

Great info. Thanks.

I have a set of craftsman lathe tools that I got with my lathe and the handles are only about ten inches which I have found to be a little bit short. I have been thinking about making new handles and this was very helpful

I'm a beginner ---- > another very informative video just like all the others. THANKS

nicely made video, and very informative

I have solved the problem a different way. Rather than long tools I use an appropriate tool rest. I use D-tools with a 12” moving handle on an 18” lathe and never needed a longer handle.

Brian -- Thank you for this video. I've been looking forward to it ever since you promised to address the topic of your short skew handles. I had been experimenting with a shorter skew handle for a few months when I first saw the length of yours and had wondered if you were using the shorter handle for the same reason I was. Your videos deserve a wider audience. They are excellent. I've posted a link to this video on the WoodCentral woodturning forum. (www.woodcentral.com/woodworking/forum/turning.pl) I hope others will link your videos on other forums, too.

Great video - would love to see another on sharpening tools

Thanks Brian, a video on shop made tools, jigs and fixtures would be very interesting thanks for your consideration.

Very good video, just happened to see it and liked it!!!That money does burn holes in the pocket, lol...

I enjoy these “theory” videos.

Great video. Is the copper colored metal on the end of the handle just a close fit that is then epoxied into place or or do you use a compression tool like the way residential plastic water pipe is connected? Is the too itself epoxied into the handle or is it just a tight press fit? Thanks for the help. I'm really enjoying your videos and glad to have discovered them!

Muy buena información

Beginner turner here.(like a week in) In terms of leverage. What are your opinions on making a handle with the option to add weight to the bottom? I have only seen a few people on KZfaq do that. i just ordered a few carbide bits and i am planning on making a few turning tools. Just curious if there was an added benefit.

Very helpful Brian. Got a rec on where to buy unhandled tools? Tks. Alan

yeaeee unhandled tools is the way to go, cheaper and you can make your own handle to fit you. Its fun :)

Brian could you make a video on how to grind lathe tools. I looked on your channel and couldn't find any. I am a new turner and this would be very helpful for me, and I am sure all of us newbees.

what's the top angle of the negative rake scraper . thanks for all the info on the length of the handles .

What about the carbide tip tools? I think some need to come with longer handles. They would probably fall under that 7:1 rule.

When you seat your tool in the handle do you use any adhesive? Thanks

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