[RusDemka]

The full size tools 1/2 square shafts are 12" long with 4" in the handle and 8" exposed. 16" wood handles

The mini 3/8 square shafts are 6" long with 2" in the handle and 4" exposed. 12" wood handles

If you can round the part going in the handle than do it but people don't want to pay for that extra feature since square shaft in round hole works just fine.

Full size uses #8-32 screw
Mini uses #4-40 screw.
Ewt cutters come with these screws so do other ebay sellers and other random suppliers..

I made a few of these tools for my self and others on this forum.. good luck

 

[RusDemka]

Thanks for the info! I saw you have sold some of the ones you make, but I thought I would try my hand at it. I appreciate the help!

No problem. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. We would love to see what you come up with..

 

[RusDemka]

Thanks for the input guys! I can't wait to get these started. The mech shop at my work has a mill I plan to use to cutout a little on the tip for the insert to sit flush in. Good info about the lengths and cutter tips too. Its a shame that site (http://globaltooling.bizhosting.com/products/carbide-insert-knives.html )doesn't sell round ones as cheap as the square, but this is a good start.

Just curious, but where do you get blanks for the handles? I dont keep wood thick enough to use in my shop, and I just found some red oak and poplar 2x2x24 blanks at lowes, but would love some maple or something exotic once I get some practice in.

Lamimation blanks work fine..

 

[RusDemka]

One more question:

I will buy the square cutters from that site - cant beat that deal. But do you know anywhere I can get similar pricing on the round, triangle, or radius edge square bits? I might just buy the others from Capt Eddie - http://eddiecastelin.com/cutters_only

Triangle cutters i have yet to find. But i get cutters from Eddie and on ebay.. They are cheaper from Eddie but not cheaper than from globaltooling..

 

[RusDemka]

Quick update. Finally got the pieces cut, drilled, tapped, and shaped. I am going to use a mortising chisel to cut square holes in the handles, but I hope to have completed tools soon! I will have round, triangle, square, and radius edge square tools. Is there any benefit to cutting a small recess in the top of the tool for the cutting bit to sit into? I would prefer to leave them as is...because I am lazy...but if there is a perk I am unaware of I will make it happen.

http://s749.photobucket.com/user/ddiamondd/media/photo4.jpg.html

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The recess keeps the cutters square to he shaft and gives the cutter a flat face to sit on. I have had them crack and break before I cut the recess.. If your going to sell them I recommend u cut the recess and at the same height as the ewt tools. People don't like to re adjust the tools rest height when changing cutter type... Just my input

 

[RusDemka]

Your cutters are going to move on the shaft without a recess to hold them. Also and this is just a personal thing, but I started with traditional tools and got into a habit of running my thumb up the flute to clear chips from the tool. My first carbide tool was one that I made myself. The insert sat just proud of the shaft. First time I used my thumb to wipe it off I got a nice cut on my thumb. A brand new EWT cutter will lay you open like a razor. I now use a set of Rus's tools and his sit flush but I had to break that habit.

Lol.. Been there done that...