Can someone in Sydney make some handles on a lathe?

[MikeyMann]

Hi,

I don't own a lathe, but need some handles made. About 120mm long, 30mm thick out of something like Oak. Is there anyone that can do this, i'll happily pay you!

I'm making a door for a pizza oven and need to insert these handles over top of 2 stainless steel rods for obvious heat resistance.

Being in Sydney would be good.

thanks!

Michael.

[Avery]

Whereabouts in Sydney are you Michael?

The Hills Mens Shed could possibly do them for you. I don't know about oak, but I'm sure we could find something suitable.

[Sawdust Maker]

What sort of design/shape are you after?

[sjm]

Cut some dowel to length, drill a hole, then shape with a rasp/sandpaper. I have made several tool handles this way, and it allows non-symmetrical shapes. For example, if you wanted something like a curved, half-moon, it would be difficult on a lathe.

[rsser]

Standard metal file handles might also fit the bill.