GGs,

I need some advice on handle sizes for a couple of old Buck Bros. tools
I picked up to use with my pole lathe:

http://tinyurl.com/7b6qq4m

The tangs are about 1" wide at the widest part, and 1/4-5/16" thick.
Any idea what size handle these would have come with?  Should I just
make the largest handle I can grip?  Getting the tangs seated without
splitting is going to be fun, too...

Dunno how long these were when new, but the photo really doesn't show
how massive they are.  That gouge is steadier on the toolrest than my
import 1" gouge, even without a handle!

thanks,
Adam
Port Angeles, WA

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