Hello,
I want to make a romanian caval (http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaMusic/cavals.htm) from plum wood.
I have read that those kind of gimlets are the best chioice for that because they follow the grain of the wood. I have a old one, but the diameter is too small, i need a bore diameter of about 17 mm.
Does any of you have a ideea about how could i make such a gimlet? I can't figure out how i need to form the metal before turning it in a spiral. If some of you have experience with those kind of thing and can explain it to me that would be great. Some images would be great also.
Thanks!