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[John B.]

Thanks. I had found the spiffy handle sold by Lindsay and had gone all fancy in my mind. If I used the handle from a vacuum cleaner would it the be a power graver? Asking for a friend. Lol thanks for all your advice

You lost me on the vacuum cleaner question???

 

[Rockingkj]

The previous post mentioned using a broom handle as a graver handle. So being a bit off the wall. Sorry to confuse.

 

[John B.]

The previous post mentioned using a broom handle as a graver handle. So being a bit off the wall. Sorry to confuse.

Thanks!
I didn't make the association to the broom handle remark.

 

[Rockingkj]

You can buy round or square stock cut to length drill center hole , side hole for set screw. Don’t need a lathe. Broom handle works too.

Took your advice and made a handle for H&C local wielding shop gifted me 18” of 3/8” key stock. Played with it a bit. Will take some to develop the touch needed.

 

[mtlctr]

Took your advice and made a handle for H&C local wielding shop gifted me 18” of 3/8” key stock. Played with it a bit. Will take some to develop the touch needed.

never wear out, my favorite handle good transfer of energy from the hammer. you will find out your tapping speed will remain constant after a while. If i want a little extra umph i use a small hardware store ball pein hammer instead of trying harder tapping with a chasing hammer . good luck.