I have some old Craftsman and some newer turning tools and I take them with me to the Vet's garage to turn once a week. Unfortunately I lost a couple because they blend in with the few turning tools that they have. So I would like to refinish some, if not all, of my tool handles but I need some advice. I was able to do my 1/4" spindle gouge by attaching a chuck to the lathe, inserting the spindle gouge into the chuck (the small spindle gouge fit into the hole of the spindle/handle), then I clamped down on the ferrel and I was able to turn on the lathe and sand and refinish the handle with dye. It looks great.

But is there a way to do my larger tools that won't fit into the small hole of the headstock's spindle? I would love to custom dye all my tools so that when I'm turning at other venues such as the Vet's Garage I won't lose my tools. Thanks for any suggestions.

David