Gouges without handles

[Nige7]

Barry made a comment on Friday along the lines that it's cheaper to buy gouges etc. without the handles and make your own.  After a while spent searching I have been unable to find a source of handleless gouges anywhere let alone local to Norwich. Any help please ?

Nigel

[Nige7]

Then I found Peter Childs web site

Nigel

[kasandrich]

 

[Andy Coates]

And some of the best in the world try here:

http://www.ashleyiles.turningtools.co.uk/

[Bryan Milham]

The Toolpost carries a selection from Robert Sorby and Henry Taylor,

http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Turning_Tools/Unhandled_Tools/unhandled_tools.html

[Nige7]

Thanks again everybody.  As is my experience in other forums there appears to be a group of names, now becoming familiar, who are there with answers. Many thanks.

Nigel

[BrianH]

I think, Nigel, that all the major manufacturers are happy to sell handle-less tools but the retailers shy away from them because they don't look so tempting on the stand.
If you are the Yarmouth side of Norwich you might like to give us at Broadland Woodyturners a look, second monday of the month (tomorrow as it happens) at Martham playing field.
All the best
Brian

[Nige7]

Thanks Brian I might do that

Nigel

[Nige7]

Is that at Martham Village Hall Brian ?

Nigel

[BrianH]

Hi Nige
We are/were usually based at Martham village hall but some months ago their woodblock floor started to break up so we had to move....hopefully just temporary... to the playing field hall. Sorry you missed last night but next month I will be doing a demo, 'The Finish You Deserve', and you would be more than welcome to come and join in the good-natured heckling.
Where are you based?
All the best
Brian

[Nige7]

Thanks Brian.  I had meant to come on Monday night but I have a chest infection which is causing me some gyp Getting better I think Hopefully get along next month as I am only at Acle.

Nigel