Select a piece of straight grained hardwood, 12 1/2 inches long, and turn the end, as shown in Fig. 179. Move the rest and turn the other end, as shown in

Fig. 178. Vise Handle.

Fig. 180. Bore a hole in a block and force it on to the end, as shown in Fig. 181. Turn the block to shape, completing the handle. Sandpaper all, and

Fig. 179. One End of Vise Handle Finished.

cut the handle out of the lathe, the same as the tool handle (Fig. 129). Fig. 178 shows the completed handle.

After the handle has been placed in the iron at the end of the vise screw, glue the wooden knob

Fig. 180. Handle Ready for Knob Blank.

to place. Do not use any brad in the knob. In order to make the handle from smaller stock, dealers sometimes turn both balls separate from the bar.

Fig, 181. Knob Blank in Place.