RGWOOD Carbon Fiber Collet Style Turning Tool HandlesThese new RGWOOD Carbon Fiber Collet Style Turning Tool Handles were designed right here in Canada, by Dave McLachlan. Dave is a highly skilled wood turner and a member of the Nova Wood Turner’s Guild in Nova Scotia. He is also a valued friend and customer of Woodworker Specialties. Originally selling these handles just to local turners in Nova Scotia, Dave recently partnered with us to produce these handles on a larger scale. Now that we have them in stock, we’re excited for you to give them a try!These tool handles are light weight and fit well in the hand. They use the ER25 Collet nut system, and include 3 sizes of collets to allow for interchangeability with a variety of tool shank diameters. The collets included are 10mm (3/8”), 12mm (1/2”) and 16mm (5/8”), and weigh in at 61 grams, 53 grams, and 40 grams, respectively. If you need more collet sizes for your collection, consider adding our 13 Piece Collet Set to your order!These handles are 35 mm in diameter and are available in 14 inch (332 grams) and 18 inch (356 grams). Measurements include the ER25UM nut.To install your toolFirst choose the collet that’s the right size for your tool shaft, and pop the collet into the the collet nut. Then thread it onto the handle, slide your tool in, and tighten the rest of the way. If you put the collet into the handle and tighten the nut on after, it won’t click into place and you won’t be able to tighten it down. Check out our new video on our RGWOOD interchangeable turning tools. If you're short on time, skip to 2:48 where Joe talks about these carbon fiber tools. Each purchase of one of these handles includes:One 14 inch (w: 332 grams) or 18 inch (w: 356 grams) carbon fiber handle (Please select)One 10mm (3/8") collet. Weight: 61 grams One 12mm (1/2") collet. Weight: 53 grams One 16mm (5/8") collet. Weight: 40 grams One clamping ER25UM nut to lock the collet and tool into place Key Features:Carbon fiber handles measure at 35mm in diameter and fit comfortably in the handEasy to use, swappable steel colletsSimple tool change system with the ER25UM twist-to-lock nutCompatible with our RGWOOD 5/8" Double Ended Bowl Gouge, 1/2" Double Ended Bowl Gouge, and Unhandled 1/2" Spindle GougeCompatible with our RGWOOD Bowl Sanding KitHandles are hollow internally to allow for tool shaft depth, but also allows you to add weight to the inside of the handle if you prefer a heavier tool Other Products Like This:We also now offer a 13 Piece ER25 Collet Set that is fully compatible with these carbon fiber handles. Check it out here!Be sure to also take a look at our aluminum core and steel core turning tool handles, available in 10 inch and 16 inch (not compatible with the collet system).
