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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stan D on July 03, 2016, 11:03:36 AM

Title: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: Stan D on July 03, 2016, 11:03:36 AM

Let me first say that I am totally enjoying the forum so far.  And I'm learning stuff.  For example, I've always loved the style, but I never knew the name "Perfect" before.  I couldn't tell you where it came from, but I've had a Perfect, minus the wood.  I've messed with it a couple times, but it's not at the top of the list of projects.  I started shaping a couple chunks of oak to fit it, but haven't gone much farther.   The shank has two holes, presumably for rivets. I'm not much of a metal worker, so rivets are probably not in the cards.  I was thinking oval wood screws, one from each side.  But I'd entertain other ideas. 

What say you?

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: mikeswrenches on July 03, 2016, 12:19:41 PM

Take a look at the following link for some ideas.

http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/screwdrivers.htm

Mike

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: turnnut on July 03, 2016, 12:31:27 PM

great post Mike, thanks

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: mikeswrenches on July 03, 2016, 12:36:21 PM

Thanks, but here is the link I was really looking for. It will lead you step by step in your repair.

http://trestore.wkfinetools.com/miscTools/perfHandle/perfHandles1.asp

Mike

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: Stan D on July 03, 2016, 01:22:26 PM

Well, I'm not sure my skill set is up to rivets, but OMG!!  That first link is making me rethink the type of wood.  I may have enough purpleheart to do it.  I'm not so committed to the oak, as I've only fit the wood to the shank.  I haven't started shaping the outside of the wood.  The trouble is, if I do purpleheart, I may want to display it instead of use it.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: leg17 on July 03, 2016, 03:13:12 PM

Stan
GO FOR IT
Rivets and all.
If you mess it up, try it again.
Wood and rivets aren't that expensive.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: Stan D on July 03, 2016, 03:31:54 PM

The more I think about it, I might just try it.  And truthfully, a lot of my wood is scrap from a boat shop where I hang out.  But I don't have much purpleheart to screw up.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a Perfect handle?
Post by: Papaw on July 03, 2016, 03:42:03 PM

Search the forum for Perfect Handles and for H D Smith. You will see plenty to inspire you.
I did my first one with Balsa wood just to get a feel for it, and used a brass toilet float rod to make rivets.
Scott's method is tops. http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/screwdrivers.htm (http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/screwdrivers.htm)