I have done this a few years ago, but fortunately I did not need to purchase a new handle as it happened there was an extra available in the garage. The thing is I don't recall why it was there, no matter. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Boyce, Ray To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:49 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace Broken Garden Tool Handles
Hi It's bound to happen eventually: If you work with tools long enough, they will break, especially if you push them to the limit. Broken handles on shovels, rakes and hoes are easy to replace. Steps: 1. Purchase a new hardwood handle to replace the broken one. Ash is a very strong and durable wood. So is maple, but it's also very expensive. 2. Remove the pin that held the old handle in place with a punch and a hammer. If the pin was a nut and bolt, remove it and set aside. 3. Gouge out the old handle from the metal sleeve. Use a drill or a chisel to remove all the old handle. 4. Fit the new handle into the metal sleeve. You may need to use a wood file to modify the handle to get a perfect fit. 5. Firmly tap the new handle into the metal sleeve. Use a hammer to secure the new handle deep into the metal sleeve. There should be no movement between the handle and the sleeve at this point. 6. Drill a hole through the old pin hole. The new handle should be in place. You will drill through the wood to the hole in the metal sleeve on the other side. 7. Use a rivet or the reserved nut and bolt to hold the new handle in the sleeve. Tighten the bolt or flatten the rivet and you're done! Tips: Replacement tool handles are available at garden centers and hardware stores. ********************************************************************** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ********************************************************************** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
