Hello Darrell,
Your site and the many tips thereon is where I got the idea about making my
own. I do have several HSS bits and may well sacrifice one or two for some
tools.

Thanks to you and all others for their thoughtful and helpful replies,
-Kevin


"Darrell Feltmate" wrote in message
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Kevin
An inch or two into a handle should be plenty. Most commercial tools use
no
more. While you look at masonary nails you might also consider some HSS
tool
bits. Busy Bee Tools have them on sale right now. I just got their new
sale
flier in the mail. You might like to check out the tool making pages on my
site as well.

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
www.aroundthewoods.com