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Compression_Nut_Ferrule.JPGLondon Pattern w/ Compression Nut Ferrule92 viewsA poplar handle with turned-down compression nut for a ferrule. Basically the same diameter as the Lee Valley, but quite a bit shorter. Walls are a lot thicker than the LV, so it will be a lot stronger. I'm not sure how the length works with the other proportions, though.Chuck Myers
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Flare_Nut_Ferrule.JPGLondon Pattern w/ Flare Nut Ferrule92 viewsWood is poplar. Like the compression nut, this is a much more substantial ferrule than the Lee Valley. OTOH, it's probably overkill wrt strength. The length seems in better overall proportion than the compression nut, and I think I like the taper better than the LV cylinder.Chuck Myers
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Variations_Side-by-Side.JPGLondon Pattern Variations139 viewsThree variations on a theme. At top is lyptus handle with 1" ferrule sold by Lee Valley. Center is poplar handle using 5/8" (1" OD) compression nut. Bottom is poplar using 5/8" (also 1" OD) flare nut. There are also a few subtle differences in proportion. I'm still trying to decide which look appeals to me most.Chuck Myers
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DSC04029.JPGFile Handle Lineup182 viewsJust for fun, here are all the handles involved in this little adventure. At top is the boxwood handle available from Lee Valley that I used as "inspiration." Below that are the two London pattern handles I made from lyptus, with the second handle mounted on the file. At bottom is the first (in this exercise) handle I made from purpleheart. Ferrules for the lyptus handles are the 1" size sold by Lee Valley. That for the purpleheart handle used to be a flare nut.Chuck Myers
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DSC04030.JPGLondon Pattern File Handles Side-by-Side100 viewsHere are the two handles I made. The original has been removed from the file and the sequel mounted.Chuck Myers
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DSC04031.JPGSecond Handle Closeup103 viewsI had enough of the lyptus to make two handles, so I went ahead and made a second one. This one lacks the slice tracks I got on the first handle (the result of a catch). Not so embarrassing to put this picture on display as the first was.Chuck Myers
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DSC04032.JPGLondon Pattern File Handle from the Top95 viewsThis angle gives a better view of what the top looks like. It's a simple roundover that seems better suited for a push tool than the knob I've used (copied, actually) on chisel handles. This design feels better in my hand.Chuck Myers
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DSC04033.JPGTang Insertion95 viewsAnother closeup, this one of the tang inserted into the handle. Using Miller Dowel bits works really well for the drilling. They produce a stepped hole that works well with the tang's taper, providing a tight fit just by driving the handle on. No burning in needed, though that probably wouldn't hurt. The gap resulting from using a round hole for a rectangular cross section is obvious here. This doesn't seem to create any problems in use, but some might not like the way it looks.Chuck Myers
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DSC04027.JPGLondon Pattern Pattern118 viewsHere's the handle next to the original that served as the basic pattern. This is one of the boxwood handles that Lee Valley sells. (The ferrule I used for this is also available there . SOTSD) Since this handle isn't intended for striking, I elected to make the handle the same length as the original but with a simple round over (rather than a knob) on the top end to make for a more comfortable grip when filing. I like the way it feels in the hand, so I suppose the experiment was at least a partial success.Chuck Myers
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DSC04026.JPGLondon Pattern File Handle Closeup104 viewsThis shot provides a closer look at the handle. I used lyptus for this one because I had some appropriately sized scrap handy and because I really don't like the wood much despite having a rather nice color. It's really splintery and difficult to work with. I kind of figured this was an experiment and that this would end up being decorative kindling anyhow, so why use wood I cared about? Note that I had exactly one catch when doing the turning. Naturally it caused a booboo I couldn't fix.Chuck Myers
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DSC04025.JPGLondon Pattern File Handle111 viewsTaking inspiration from Roy Griggs, I realized I hadn't ever tried making a London Pattern handle for anything other than chisels. I liked the relative proportions Roy used for his handle, so I made this one much larger than the handle I made for this file previously. It balances better visually, and also fits the hand nicely for the kind of work one does with a 12" bastard mill file.Chuck Myers
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DSC04021.JPGPurpleheart File Handle188 viewsThis is a really basic file handle, or at least the turning is. I bought a new mill file and needed a handle for it. Found a piece of purpleheart scrap that would serve the purpose, though it was a little smaller than I would have preferred. Sometimes you just have to live with the dimensions the wood gives you. Ferrule is made from 5/8" flare nut.Chuck Myers
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