Not even inexpensive, just really cheap. I've been looking (not hard) for a speed handle since I got the mill and haven't found one. The other day I was in PA and they had 3/4 inch tire irons for a couple of bucks each, the light bulb came on and I bought three of them.
To get a deep socket I cut off two of the socket ends, face them and chamfer one end of each and welded them together making a deep socket. I had to file the inside of the socket a bit where I blew thru a bit when welding to get a smooth fit.
I cut the handles off leaving about ten inches before the bend and about two inches after the bend. Made a quick wooden jig and welded the short legs to the socket.
A little cleanup and a coat of paint and viola, speed handle ala cheap.
The legs main be a bit long but they'll be easy to shorten if needed.
To get a deep socket I cut off two of the socket ends, face them and chamfer one end of each and welded them together making a deep socket. I had to file the inside of the socket a bit where I blew thru a bit when welding to get a smooth fit.
I cut the handles off leaving about ten inches before the bend and about two inches after the bend. Made a quick wooden jig and welded the short legs to the socket.
A little cleanup and a coat of paint and viola, speed handle ala cheap.
The legs main be a bit long but they'll be easy to shorten if needed.
