I created a charkha which I posted under my Projects, since my computer imcompatibility with Weavolution doesn't give me a tool bar in Groups and Forums. It can be seen here. http://weavolution.com/project/whiteoakgrandmother/square-wheel
My aim was to make a wheel that worked well, using only simple tools. I did this by finding thrift store parts that already had the "difficult" parts done. I did use an electric drill but the few holes that I drilled could have been done with a little hand drill. Holes that require either a drill press or a very steady hand are already done. Everything else was done with common hand tools. If I had already had the kitchen tool idea in mind as a theme, I could have used a cutting board with a hole in the handle for the base.