D-Way bar size for 1/2" gouge

[Edward Weber]

This is nice to know, thanks for passing it along. I have a skew on order from Thompson (obviously not round stock) and I look forward to trying out the steel. I hear everyone rave about it.

My 17/32 made a slightly larger hole than desired in a test piece. I guess I can just fill the gap with epoxy - hoping to get since time tomorrow and finish it, if not then Monday when the skew gets here also. .

For a flat tanged tool, I recommend wedging the tang on either side with a 1/2 dowel.
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This is a parting tool but the same principles apply.

[John Kananis]

I like the clean look of that - my 1 3/8 just has a large space on either side, thanks for the tip.

For a flat tanged tool, I recommend wedging the tang on either side with a 1/2 dowel.
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This is a parting tool but the same principles apply.

[John Kananis]

So I got these done. I made the handle for the skew first then used it to make the other...I'm so impressed with the Thompson steel so far - can't stop making beads with it haha. The finish is a wash coat of garnet shellac and carnauba wax.

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[Edward Weber]

They look good, enjoy

[John Kananis]

Thank you, Edward and thank you for the guidance.

They look good, enjoy