Workshop Addict

[BobDz]

You know you're a workshop addict when your wet/dry sandpaper order is over $100....

[Bryan Cotton]

Bob Dz, builder of a rare wooden Sonex. Hope you go with stain and the natural grain look rather than paint.

[BobDz]

Bob Dz, builder of a rare wooden Sonex. Hope you go with stain and the natural grain look rather than paint.

I'm thinking black walnut for the panel....

[WilliamBatten]

Ironwood Brake Handle

[Bryan Cotton]

Nice Bill!

[BobDz]

Very nice Bill!

[Area 51%]

All I need to know is how did you get the rectangular hole up the middle of the handle? .

[BobDz]

All I need to know is how did you get the rectangular hole up the middle of the handle? .

I've been wondering that too. Immediately started thinking "how would I do that". First thing that came to mind was a two piece design with a routed rectangular slot, then glue the two pieces together.

Another option, commonly used to put square tanged files into a wood handle, is to burn it in. Drill a round hole into the handle, then take a similar sized piece of steel, heat it red hot, and burn it into the hole. I often use this method when I make tools.

[WilliamBatten]

Sorry for the slow response - been in the hangar today working on my B Model Upper Cowl Mod.

Bob was correct - it was a two piece design with a routed rectangular slot, then glued the two pieces together with J-B Weld. I also drilled a couple of holes in the aluminum to make sure the epoxy captured the aluminum handle. Quite sure it will never come off.