Hi all--

I'm looking for a source for handles for a drill press. I just picked up a
Taiwanese import (Foremost Tool, never heard of them) at a commercial shop
closing. 13" swing 5-speed, 5/8" chuck...$20. Needed a belt and handles (only
had 1). The belt was easy, but I'm looking for a source of handles. I feel
like I have 2 options:

1) Get some 3/8 rod, cut it to length, cut threads, but balls on.

2) Buy handles (currently going for about $8/ea. at McMaster or MSC)

So here's my question: I don't know if (1) is any cheaper than (2)...I
don't have the rod, the balls (you know what I mean, you sickos) or the die.
Anybody know of a cheaper source for handles? I realize that in the grand
scheme of tool purchasing $16 isn't much, but it's a huge percentage of my
so-far investment in the machine. I bugs me the same way as if a replacement
handwheel on my jointer cost $300.

Anyone have a matched set with 3/8-16 threads they want to let go for cheap??

Any help appreciated.

--Greg

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