wood winch handle source

JSmith · Post by **JSmith** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:26 pm

Any one know of a source for the wooden part of a winch handle. The ones we're using are worn out and cracking.

Thanks, Jon

Ric in Richmond · Post by **Ric in Richmond** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:13 pm

Get a wood baseball bat.

Cut and drill handle as needed.

jhenson · Post by **jhenson** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 4:07 pm

Send me a diagram of the dimensions and shape of the handle, and I can turn you one on the lathe. I don't have teak in my shop, so I'll need a blank if thats your choice of species. I have mahogany, white oak, hard maple, and beech among others.

How is the wooden handle afixed to the metalic section?

Joe

Hirilondë · Post by **Hirilondë** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:11 pm

I turned one a few years ago. I simultaneously turned the handle and what would become the cap to cover the end of the threaded section and nut. That way not only was the fastening covered, but the color and grain matched.

JSmith · Post by **JSmith** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:53 am

Thanks all for the replies.

Don't have a lathe but definately have a few bats from yester years in the shed that should work! I know the boys won't mind as they try and sail Muskrat as much as Cindy & I (we just hog her:))

Hirilondë · Post by **Hirilondë** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:31 am

JSmith wrote:as they try and sail Muskrat as much as Cindy & I (we just hog her:))

It doesn't happen often enough, but once in a while being the parent pays off :)