http://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Woodworking-Tools/2707230_ZhyWq#
!i=3431930655&k=NqQ9QDS">http://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Woodworking-
Tools/2707230_ZhyWq#!i=3431930655&k=NqQ9QDS

The link, apologies.

KE


On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 9:07 PM, Kirk Eppler  wrote:

> Hey gang
>
> I have had several off list questions and comments on House Handle, so
> thought I would share with the list.
>
> 1st off, not sure where I first heard of them.  First recorded email is
> from Mike Blair, but not sure if I was stalking them on ebay before that,
> or if Scott G told me about them.
>
> I tried to entice the FleaBAGs into a group buy, but no such luck, only
> Bill K and a coworker and I went in on the order.
>
> Some pretty good looking wood, one of my hatchet handles has a small glob
> of finish, but nothing gross.  Even Scott G seemed impressed with the wood
> in the picture.
>
> Everything in the picture is their AA grade, the expensive stuff, except
> the 2nd handle from the front, that was an FH grade, $5.40 vs $7.10
> (coworker buddy was feeling cheap).
>
> I found it interesting that their small ball peen was an 8" handle, vs
> 12" from Link, who supplies my local Hardware store.  Need to think about
> rehandling one shorter, see how it feels.
>
> $90 for handles, $27 for shipping, slightly higher than expected due to
> the 4# of wedges, and (2) 48" shovel handles.  But overall, quite happy
> with total cost.
>
> 12" Ball Peen Handles were $5+ at my local store, vs $3.30 here.  Will
> try to bring samples to next BAGathon to compare quality and finish.
>
> --
> Kirk Eppler in Half Moon Bay, CA, a quiet day cleaning up the home office,
> and repairing a gas powered tool.
>
>


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