Galoot Image Central Pics from the Porch Home :: Login Album list :: Last uploads :: Last comments :: Most viewed :: Top rated :: My Favorites :: Search Home > User galleries > Chuck Myers > Ferrules Ferrules TITLE  +   -  FILE NAME  +   -  DATE  +   -  POSITION  +   -  DSC04022.JPGFile Handle in Perspective169 viewsThis gives a little better perspective on size. The handle is attached to a 12" mill file.Chuck Myers Breakthrough.jpgFerrule Breakthrough443 viewsThis is what can happen if you get carried away removing material from a flare nut when shaping a ferrule.Chuck Myers DSC02455.JPGFile Handle454 viewsAfter working on pretty large handles for cabinet rasps, I thought I'd try my hand at something smaller. This is a handle I made for a 6" slim taper file. It is made of Indian rosewood. Chuck Myers DSC02448.JPGFlare Nut Used for Ferrule343 viewsChuck Myers DSC02438.JPGFerrules Side-by-Side387 viewsAll are turned-down 1/2" compression nuts. Left has end of nut ground off so that ferrule is filled completely. Middle uses entire nut, but has gap between end of ferrule and end of wood. Right uses entire nut, but has "mini-tenon" that protrudes through to end of the nut.Chuck Myers       17 files on 2 page(s) 1 2 Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery and JoomBla!