I've tried to show several views of the handles so that you can see the design and detail. Please note that the stand you see in the photos IS NOT INCLUDED. I just use it to help hold the tool up for the photos.
The overall tool length is 19 inches. The handle is 1 7/8 inches diameter at the head and 1 ¼ inch diameter at the grip. The bit is 1/8 inch square 5% cobalt High-Speed tool steel that is 2 ¼ inches long. I supply it with both ends ground to a round nose, but you can regrind it to whatever shape you want. I show this bit resting on a penny in one of the photos so that you can get a feel for the size of the bit. This tool is particularly useful for adding small details to turnings or for special uses such as adding a reduced wall thickness area to a turning. I show that use in this YouTube video:
http://youtu.be/P2RSZCHZ2AM
Considering that these bits are made to cut metal they’ll hold an edge for a long time turning any kind of wood. You can sharpen it many times so you'll have plenty of time before you have to replace it. It also will store completely into the tool body so that the cutting edge is protected and everything else (like a car seat for instance) is protected from it. The Allen wrench you use to adjust and replace the bit is included, and it stores in the end of the handle. A neodymium magnet holds the wrench in place. You can see this in one of the photos.
Follow this link to see my YouTube videos of this tool design in action:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SegmentedTurner#p/u
Like my other tools and turnings, this is signed and numbered. Each item is recorded in my log book so I can always confirm that I made a particular item. Remember, you can click on the large images in the ad to see an even larger image of the tool.
You can also learn more about me and these tools on my web site: WWW.DWMontville.com.
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