Conscript 99 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I have some 3/8"x6" and 1/2"x6"/12" firesteels. I'd like to make (no welding equipment) or find a handle that can solidly hold them. People usually epoxy them into wood handles but I want to be able to remove/replace/flip them around in the "chuck". I use one of these lumber crayon holders at work (http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/Images/Original/1237_71135_u1.jpg, ) and that's where I got the idea, but I cannot find one in metal. The lumber crayon holder wont hold up to the downward violent pressure, I tried. Anything off the shelf you can think of? In the case of the 1/2"x12" the handle would need to be hollow so that I can let as much out as I need and the rest can protrude through the base of the handle on the other end for all I care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billybobf 50 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Pipe? Most pipe is ID. So half in pipe, half inch couple and a hacksaw? Cut it to look like your crayon holder. Then epoxy all that into purty wood Might have to run a drill bit through the pipe! Can't think of anything else with a finer taper for more grip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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