Live Oak Branch trimmed to length and mounted between centers

Initial Shaping using shallow gouge

Final Shaping using gouge

defining the ferrule with parting tool

Defining the inflection point with the parting tool

Using round nose scraper to shape front half

Using round nose scraper to taper rear of handle

Rough sanding after removing tool rest

Fine Sanding with 220 grit paper. Note vacuum hose to capture fine dust.

Apply tung oil with q-tip while spinning

Apply hard carnuba wax while turning

Buffing with an old sock while turning.

Considerable pressure used while buffing causes the hard wax to melt and form a very tough protective finish.

Two finished handles, ready to be cut apart on the band saw.