Mini Demo: Dust Free Sanding and Translucent Finishes
The first of 2 detailed, informative demos. In Fred's own words, available for download or view it online. The slurry-forming finish applied in the demo during sanding is Minwax Wood Finish #209, Natural (link opens in a new window, but you'll have to click on the "Colors" tab once there to see #209).
| spaulted_sweet_gum__others.pdf |
Main Demo: Tool Handles with Inserts
Another impressive demo, covering even more than the accompanying article, below. In addition to the materials sources Fred mentions in the article, he also recommended Wholesale Tools for Ground Square Tool Bits in M-2 High Speed Steel ('though not the cobalt versions, citing health concerns related to cobalt).
| turning_tool_handles.pdf |