Thread: Turning tools for brush handles?

How are you fellows, who turn handles, mounting them?
I saw where a 1/4-20 threaded hole is made inside the brush knot socket to accept a threaded mandrel. I'm not sure where to buy this mandrel, or into what type chuck the mandrel is mounted.
I have a Delta mini lathe that would probably work well if I can find the correct tooling.
Thanks.....

Originally Posted by Neckbone

How are you fellows, who turn handles, mounting them?
I saw where a 1/4-20 threaded hole is made inside the brush knot socket to accept a threaded mandrel. I'm not sure where to buy this mandrel, or into what type chuck the mandrel is mounted.
I have a Delta mini lathe that would probably work well if I can find the correct tooling.
Thanks.....

No need really for the mandrel... Take a bolt and grind off the head... Your good to go. Just need a drill chuck for your lathe. #7 drill and a 1/4 20 tap also.

Harbor freight has the drill chuck attachment.

If you don't want to turn or hollow into the actual base you don't realy need to do this, just work back to the base & then cut it the most of the way through & steady with your hand to cut the final centre or remove from the off lathe & hand cut the final centre piece by hand then sand & all good.
note I haven't made any brushes but I use to make bowls & boxes etc amongst other items on my wood lather many years ago
ultimately you want a scroll chuck to hold it internally
or maybe try one of these mini chucks
https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...ed=0CCoQ8wIwBA

The Golden Nib also sells that mandrel http://thegoldennib.com/index.php?ma...ex&cPath=36_41 I've been thinking about getting one, but I use the method Substance described and it works well for me

I actually use a coping saw with a fine tooth blade to cut the base off the stock, just put the blade on the wood while the lathe is running and let it do the work ^_^

If you don't have a chuck here is what you would need:

Make SURE you have a MT2 taper:

1/2" MT2 Mini-Lathe Drill Chuck

Bottle Stopper Mandrel - Rockler Woodworking Tools

or

Grind off the head: Everbilt 1/4 in.-20 x 1-1/2 in. Zinc-Plated Grade 8 Cap Screw (2-Pieces)-55518 at The Home Depot

DEWALT #7 Drill and 1/4 in. x 20 NC Tap Set-DWA1410 at The Home Depot

Of course you can search for the best prices for these somewhere else... Just an idea of what to get.

All good responses guys. I was a touch confused with the chuck arrangement I saw on The Golden Nib tutorial. It was not something I was familiar with.
I think I'll start with wood. Acrylics look tricky with avoiding chip-out, although, I know I'll get sucked in. LOL

If it's a delta midi lathe, shop master, you have a Morse taper #2 in both the tailstock and headstock. The thread size on the main spindle is a 8 teeth per 1". I have the same lathe. . Here's the drill chuck I use.

Drill Chuck with Morse Taper Adapter - Lee Valley Tools

Also use a carriage bolt I've cut down to use as a mandrel. Works well.

I have used a number of techniques. I am currently using a bottle stopper mandrel I purchased from Penn State Industries. There's no "right way," you just have to find what works best for you.

http://https://www.google.com/shopping/product/14658359633536318221?safe=active&rls=com.microsoft :en-au:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7MXGB_enAU510&hl=en&q=wood+lathe+m ini+scroll+chuck&oq=wood+lathe+mini+scroll+chuck&e i=N8diU76TJYzdkgWf0IDoDg&ved=0CGEQpiswAA

Sorry I meant this mini scroll not sure what happened to that link