On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM, Adam R. Maxwell  wrote:

> 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.
>

If its any consolation, the chisels were probably sold that way.  The
Rayl's 1905 catalog shows them as Buck Bros Extra Long Turning Chisels &
Gouges, in sizes 1/8" to 2" ($0.25 to 0.90) skews and gouges the same sizes
($0.30 to 1.27 each).   Average Length 11"

In their handle section, They have screwdriver, file, gravers, carving,
shank chisel, socket firmer, tang firmer, Socket framing, chisel, Buck Bros
Fancy Style Shank Handles (and Socket too), Octagon and Round Boxwood and
Rosewood Handles.   But not turning tool handles.  Guess they expected you
to turn your own right from the start.

Kirk in HMB, enjoying the Rayl's catalog
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