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1. 
   BruceS | Jun 22, 2010 09:11pm | #1

   expense

   I have some 1/2" HSS drill rod that I grind into odd sized scrapers for very deep bowls.   And I just turn a handle for each new too.

   Wood would be a lot less expensive.

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   user-64052 | Jun 22, 2010 09:41pm | #2

   why not have a maachinist make you one. they are not that complicated. it could be made to your spec and application

   ron

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   md_mc | Jun 22, 2010 10:54pm | #3

   Just googled

   Bill,

   I just googled 1/2" collet and got dozens of hits on router-style replacement collets starting at about 10 bucks each.  Not sure how I would go about mounting one of these deep enough into a wooden handle where I could also have enough remaining on the outside of the tool to tighten / grip the cutter, but it might be worth a try.

   I have to agree with some of the other posts - I took the easy way out and turned a new handle for each of the cutters, then used epoxy and a cheap ferrule to hold the cutter.

   Good luck, Mike

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   swenson | Jun 23, 2010 01:12am | #4

   We always turned new handles and used CA glue and then wrapped the end of the shaft with nylon cord coated with more CA.  The nylon wrap was tied the same way boy scouts whip rope ends.  Learned this from bowl turner David Ellsworth who always had us make our own tools.

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   Pippins | Jun 23, 2010 08:05am | #5

   Make your own collet?

   Billy, go to the local hardware store and pick up a ferrule to pipe adapter from the plumbing department. You will have to drill out the stop inside of the adapter but they are brass and easy to machine.  I used 3/4 pipe covered with hose for the handle and used a brass cap for the end.

   Steve Pippins

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   AlNeff | Jun 23, 2010 04:17pm | #6

   collet for tool handle

   Lee Valley sells handles that have a 3/4" collet, but I don't think they sell components to make you own. They do sell one that fits on shop made handles, but it uses a grub screw to retain the tool.

   aneff