Mates birthday pressie

[Doug]

A good friend has recently shown an interest in turning & is on the look out for a lathe, with this in mind & needing to come up with a present I figured every turner needs a parting tools so this evening I made him this.

The blade is from Ashley Iles, the handle turned to match the Robert Sorby style handles in some home seasoned English Ash, a couple more coats of oil tomorrow & it will be ready for the birthday boy on Wednesday.

 

[Jim]

My first thought when seeing the picture Doug, was Sorby .. Well made my friend ..

 

[Doug]

My first thought when seeing the picture Doug, was Sorby .. Well made my friend ..

Cheers Jim, the Sorby style of handle is definitely my favourite of all the brands I've tried.

 

[Woody]

Nice one Doug that sure looks a quality tool I to like the sorby handles

 

[Dalboy]

Great job Doug i like the feel and shape of the sorby handles as well

 

[Grump]

Lovely jubbly init?
Happy Birthday to your mate he has a good friend in you.

 

[Lons]

Nice pressy Doug. He's lucky to have a mate like you.

 

[GeordieB]

Thats a great present Doug made to your usual professional standards

 

[wm460]

Very professionally made well done Doug.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Ashley Iles & Sorby style handle, what a nice prezzie Doug. Good onya.

 

[Penpal]

Beaut present Doug pro job on that handle great to share with friends.

Peter.

 

[yorkshireman]

The usual high quality Doug. What size lathe is your mate after. I've got a nice little Jet 1014 sat doing nowt.

 

[brody2123]

That's one hell of a prezzie Doug. Nice choice of handle profile too.

 

[Winemaker]

Brilliant well done

 

[Bob Ellis]

He's a lucky man! Any turner would be proud to own that tool.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice indeed Doug