I need to replace the handle on Mrs. Paddy’s gardening shovel. It’s a smaller shovel, with a smaller diameter socket for the handle. Of course the local big box stores only carry one size replacement handle, so I need to reduce the size of the tapered portion of the handle to fit in the socket. Where’s a decent spoke shave when you need one?
Nope, I don’t have a bench belt or disk sander. That would make it much easier. I’ve got a small, pocket plane that has been doing a good job of removing wood. I’m now down to the fitting part and I think I’m getting pretty close.
It’s acceptable. I don’t have any solid rivets, so I used a galvanized 2″ nail, cut to a guesstimated appropriate length. The nail was harder than I expected, so peening a head on it was kind of ugly.
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I need to replace the handle on Mrs. Paddy’s gardening shovel. It’s a smaller shovel, with a smaller diameter socket for the handle. Of course the local big box stores only carry one size replacement handle, so I need to reduce the size of the tapered portion of the handle to fit in the socket. Where’s a decent spoke shave when you need one?
Paddy, you don’t have a bench type belt or disk sander? I have had decent luck using those. Otherwise I guess it’s whittle and fit.
Hi Mac!
Nope, I don’t have a bench belt or disk sander. That would make it much easier. I’ve got a small, pocket plane that has been doing a good job of removing wood. I’m now down to the fitting part and I think I’m getting pretty close.
I am sure it will be a great job.
It’s acceptable. I don’t have any solid rivets, so I used a galvanized 2″ nail, cut to a guesstimated appropriate length. The nail was harder than I expected, so peening a head on it was kind of ugly.