How To Replace A Shovel Handle - Wranglerstar
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I think the best part of your channel is that you often show a way of doing things without expensive tools. It is really helpful for us folks who can't afford those kind of things.
Cody-this was the video that I discovered your channel with.
Been watching for 5 years now.
Going back and re-watching it now...my how time has passed.
I'm a Librarian, and your PSA about the audiobooks was wonderful. I was feeling like kin with you before this, but you just settled the deal. Awesome.
Your ethis on repair/reuse/recycle is fantastic. Looking after your tools is something you rarely see now unfortunatlely - I have been guilty of doing such things, but in one short video, you have taught me many skills and techniques, which I hope I can use myself one day.
You have a very well equipped workshop there. How about a video for mortals with hand tools?
This is perfect. My grandfathers shovel just broke on me and I couldn’t bear thinking of replacing it. I wanted to learn how to restore it and this video will bring honor back to my grandfathers shovel. I’m keeping the old handle too, his sweat is in that handle.
Thank you for these videos, doing my shovel I broke this morning as we speak! A whole 7 years after you posted this video. I cannot count how many times I've relied on your videos to tackle something I'm not familiar with. Thank you sir!
Hey Cody i know this is odd but you have really got my juices flowin with this channel of yours. I love it.! You and" The Boss of the Swamp" have brought me back to the center. Thank You.Yesterday i purchased a old axe at an estate sale for 10 dollars and spend a whole sunday restoring it. Probably not worth anything ,but to me it was.I appreciate all the effort you put into your videos and am grateful for the information you provide. Keep them things coming! I dropped cable TV cause you guys make better stuff.P.S.Boiled Linseed oil is the bomb for handles!!! No more varnish on my tools.
God Bless.
+corey gillum Thank you Corey.
+Wranglerstar what would you suggest to do to a shovel if you have a lot a clay in the soil where you live
more like a knife
With what handle the chovels
This is the video, I can not love it enough. I restored my shovels from this video- and will purchase a makers mark that I have designed. I believe that there is heart and skill in restoring rather than replacing- that and pride in quality is what being a craftsmen is all about. Really felt your emotion in that end conversation.
A comment on how you make videos, Mr W. I love how this video went condensed information first then conversation. What would make it better is a voice over explaining what you are doing, why you are doing it, and what folks with less shop tools can do. I.e. explain vertical grain, why the bevel goes on top, thompsons water seal the handel, and where one could get a makers mark.
I've restored three shovels so far using this video as my coach. The bolt and nylock nut works great if you cant make rivets. I'll get a torch someday... Thanks, Cody (as usual).
Nothing feels nicer than holding a freshly resorted quality tool in your hands
Hey Cody. I’ve been a subscriber for 7 years. This was the video that led me to your channel. I just re-watched it right now for nostalgia. I hope everything works out up in those fires your fighting in OR.
I will go one further with restoring older tools. Having inherited tools from two sets of parents, I have plenty of them, most I don't use. My son recently became a homeowner with few resources. I have been picking out many tools, restoring them to their former glory by cleaning, painting and lube, and giving to my son to use. Thanks for all that you do to help us restore stuff that most people throw away.
You have again inspired me. After picking up a few old ax heads on Craigslist and putting new handles on them, I picked up two old US made shovel heads for free and will be embarking on that project next. Thanks for the info.
Found a nice little W44 shovel cleaning out the shed at the family cabin after it sold. needed a handle. So glad I watched this video! Thank you so much, 100 stars. Peace be with you!
Kid broke the shovel today. Somehow I knew you'd come through for me. Thanks again!
Only thing nicer than a newly finished Beloved tool is coming across a how to do video in time to get it done right!! Thanks and remember the basics!! 🙏
A classic wranglerstar video. These are the reason why I subscribed, love them.
Thank-you for the audiobook recommendation. I found it, here on TH-cam. It may not last as long as your repair, but I just replaced the handle of a favorite, Amish made, forged hand cultivator tool. I packed the slightly cracked socket with wood putty and tapped it back in. I don't have the tools you do and needed to get it back in service. Once it sets up, I'll sand & oil it. I hope since it doesn't take the full weight that a shovel does, or the prying, that it will get me by, until I can find the right matching handle for it. I learned to love old tools, from my mom. Your craftsmanship is laudable. They look beautiful & most people I know, don't even know that a shovel is supposed to have an edge.
Came back to this and it reminded me of better days.
Nice job on the video Cody. You are very through and there were many many tips in the vid. There are a lot of men that have not been exposed to what you have on your channel. I know you are making a difference in peoples life's.
I think I will make my own makers mark, it adds something special to the work/project.
Take care Dave
"People who buy things are suckers."
- Ron Swanson
Now that was a great video! Not only the care you are taking to do it right, but the small learned stuff that you interject in teaching (sandpaper/paint tips etc..) are very much appreciated. Never looked for downloadable books from the library, so thanks for that tip as well.
never knew there was so much in installing a shovel handle. Thanks for you time in teaching up the finer things in keeping our tools in working order.
very useful, I have my grandparents old shovel heads. Thank you. Your calipers could be used to radius the tip of the original and then used as a compass to scratch out the the circumference on the new handle.
I have not had any trouble cold forging rivets when I replace handles on shovels...it just takes a little more hammering.
What paint do you use on the handle that adheres to the oiled surface?
It's an older but still very helpful video!
I just bought my first house, and I'm starting from scratch with tools. I was cleaning some things out and found the remnants of an old shove, with a rotted off handle. The shank is bent, and there's a decent bit of surface rust. This shovel was literally buried in the fire pit, but once I clean it up and replace the handle it will be perfectly serviceable.
Any advice on removing what's left of a soggy old handle?
Once you grind off rivets, old remnants will slide right out 👍🏻
@@JonnyDIY It won't budge, and that's why I asked. I've mostly put it aside as it's not a really high priority project, but both rivets have been removed, and the handle will not move whatsoever.
Was just thinking again. Could probably drive a small chisel or flat head screwdriver with the grain of wood and split the wood a few times and then remove smaller pieces. One you get a couple chunks out should all come out 👍🏻
Cody, thank you so much for taking the time to do a process video about this...I am confident that the shovels I will be re-handling for my husband will come out great! I just have to do it when he's not around so the surprise won't be spoiled! Thanks again! I look forward to seeing the next ones! God Bless!
Really helpful! A little intimidating--wish I had all the right equipment! But really, you are clearly a true artist craftsman, committed to quality--and sadly that runs counter to our culture these days. Great to have inspirational examples of a better (and more sustainable) way.
This came up as an auto play after your latest One Wheel video. The video and audio quality you’ve made in 8 years is incredible. This is still a great Wranglerstar tool review though. You had it from day one. 👍🏻
I ,love the quality , the attention you give to what you do. Proud & honour. Thank you.
I brought a brand new spade a few years ago, the first time I went to dig a hole in simple dirt, the blade bent. So now I only look for old spades and shovels, that have proven themselves with the test of time! Thanks for sharing another excellent video.
This is an excellent video. My old shovel's handle needs replacing and I'm going to take a shot at it, thanks to you.
Lots of great stuff, I remember my dad showing me a lot around sandpaper and so forth. You explain things so well, and have great recommendations.
Love hearing your confident opinions! Excellent instructional. I done broke my old landlords flat shovel that may be as old as me, see if I can wrangle me up a stick o wood to properly fit it. Likely a SS bolt for my procedure.
Miss the good ole days @Wranglerstar
Great presentation on so many levels, including referral to why do it in the first place.
Learned much. Adding this to my favorites so I don't lose track of it for future reference.
It's time I order a makers mark as well. Shoulda done it a long time ago. Regardless of the quality that I do or don't achieve, I should be accountable for it. (Plus, where applicable recessing a penny for a date stamp.)
Thanks for continued inspiration in faith, values, & technique.
This is fantastic information. For the last year I've wanted to rivet (rather than bolt) a shovel handle but didn't know how to do it. Truly appreciate your craftsmanship and philosophy.
+Greg T. Duym glad this helps.
Fascinating process. Been meaning to rehandle one as soon as I got a round tuit. I already have a square and a triangle tuit. Just need the round one.
This job was crying out for a spokeshave having said that you always have something good to teach. Thank you.
Just came across this video today. You just had your 1 million subscriber party. Congrats on the success! I've been watching for years now, probably since 2013/2014. Enjoy your content and it has helped me a lot
Greetings from the UK and thank you for posting this useful video. Your method of using a belt sander to form the taper on the new handle is both simple and effective. I have an old fork, not sure what its proper job was but it's perfect for picking up privet hedge cuttings, and I was gutted when woodworm got at the handle and it broke. Now it has a new handle, I know I couldn't have bought a new tool half as good so I'm well pleased.
I gave the new handle a few coats of clear preservative before applying linseed oil, hopefully that will keep the worm at bay. I also made rivets out of some large round nails I had, as these already had heads formed on them.
Block sand when possible for straight sanding. Love the care to detail you have in all aspects from film to work. " See you on the next video"
I have a question... Does the paint stay on the handle properly after applying the oil? Doesn't the oil prevent the paint from sticking onto the handle?
Restored shovel is nice work, saves a little cash.... Experiencing the presence of God is priceless....l
I've listened to hundreds upon hundreds of audiobooks while working, and I still associate some completed projects with certain books I enjoyed.
thanks for this interesting and well done presentation--I sure dont have the shop or tools you have but have been re-handling a certain type of shovel used in the commercial harvesting of an expensive sea food product. The American made shovel heads were discontinued in the late 1960s, but are still the industry standard-because of the high quality of the steel used in the post WWII era used in the manufacture. Once in a while you come across them in garage sales and junkstores-they have short handles which need to be replaced so the shovel can go in the deep water where the action is. Its all about the fitting--getting the taper on the wood right so its snug in the socket--I've used cold rivets when I can find them..have used heavy copper wire the kind used on telephone poles for rivets too...strrip the inuslation off and some of its thick enough and stiff enough to use as a rivet and its easy tap and file a nice neat head....
Rob Heine
lol, it wasnt like it was a permanent fix--handles were swapped fequently--best thing abot it was that it worked
-one thing we dont do is put paint--if you use a shovel as a tool and not a wall mount paint wont stay on the blade or handle
Great tutorial! Thanks for the plug for library downloadable audio books! I'm looking for a tip on how to remove a handle on a digging fork that broke off right where the metal shaft ends. I am guessing it needs to be partially drilled out, which means no template to use for the replacement handle.
Very good job!! Always enjoy your videos. They have helped me out alot over the years. Thanks for bringing the "Old Ways" that our grandfathers taught us back to the modern world we all know now. Cheers
Cody, around SC, very few stores are selling replacement handles for the smaller tools. I am rebuilding some hatchets and couldn't find any handles in the area. I finally ordered them from Bailey's. The larger items such as sledges, axes, and picks are available, but nothing for the smaller tool such as shovels, rakes, hoes, or hatchets.
It's heartening to see you're not opposed to reading spiritual works from Catholic writers. I'm going to have to listen to it myself now.
Was a bit concerned we might not get to the point and get on with things when I saw how long the video was, but great content, to the point and great tips along the way. Especially love the hot rivets, was wondering how that was done.
Thanks again for another great video. Appreciate your perspective on "restoring" rather than "replacing".
Lol that intro, been watching your channel in reverse order (it’s 2021)
Nice work Cody, I like the little tips you give, like turning the paint can upside down, these seem to stick with me and have got me out of a jam now and again.Thanks for sharing
Beautiful job! And smart tip about the orientation of the grain 👍🏻
Thanks for showing us how to break a shovel handle.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering why you removed the varnish finish?
The super slick surface of varnish will give you blisters. Always sand off on new wood handled tools. Hammers, post hole diggers etc. 👍🏻
Our society has been taught to throw away, buy new...great point... We need to learn more hands-on...
Excellent video, great lesson...
Great video, sharp insights. Love the philosophie of restoring old hand tools to avoid constantly bying! Respect!
For what it's worth, and old friend taught me to save some used motor oil and use that on the handles. Perhaps not as effective as boiled linseed oil, but it definitely brought out the grain of a handle.
very good....just broke my shovel handle....this is a big help...cheers from donegal,,,,,
Thanks good video. I am pepairing old broken tools for a charity project, didn't think of heating the rivet so very helpful video, looks almost better than new, I stand it upright after the oil so some tracks down into the socket, if you canoot source rivets 50r 6inch nails work too but you do need to anneal them.
Great point about the throw away society at the end.
but free for the treasure hunters ! ; - p
The problem is shovel handles cost as much as a whole new shovel
This was the first video of yours that I watched. That was a few weeks ago. I enjoyed this video, especially how you went into great detail of the steps you took. Now I'm hooked. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Cody. Your channel means the world to me. Greetings from Holland.
Luv the video, just one small point if you have gone to all the trouble of rubbing the handle down to rid it of varnish doesn't it defeat the object by spray painting the top?
Great work. Kudos for repairing ya old tools and promoting US gear. Cheers form Bathurst NSW Australia.
Wouldn’t you want to put that “expanding” fluid on the wood towards the head as well to swell the wood to the shovel head? Like you do when you put the wedges in the axes that I’ve watched you do.
Cody great video, I have forgotten the last time I changed a handle on a shovel or ax. A question for you why don't you use denatured alcohol with steel wool or scotch brite to strip the handle? I use it to remove a lot of finishes on wood and it doesn't harm the wood. The wood seems to take oil finishes better after the alcohol is use.
Hmmm maybe you worry about making the shovel a lush by exposing it to alcohol.... Just teasing Cody.
Cody, how much rivet protrudes when you cut it to length? I broke my shovel a couple weeks ago so your video has perfect timing! Thanks!
Man, that shovel looks so clean now. I can't wait to redo mine. And nice touch with the makers mark.
Your videos are such a blessing! Thanks for your hard work and effort, I always learn so much. ;)
..the satisfaction of restoring something, the satisfaction..
There are at least two kinds of shovel handles. You got the "socket" shovel handle. You needed the other kind. You wouldn't have needed all that reshaping.
I believe it is just the metal. The jig was meant to hold the rivet in place and once you start pounding it a portion of it goes to the top but the rest of it as well as a small portion of the upper part is being compressed with the pounding. It has only one way to go-sideways which means getting thicker rivet head. When he put the rivet in for pounding it was easy to get it in but at the end he had to smack the jig. That's because it filled the jig. Hope this explains it
Great teaching video you are showing a lot of people to not be a throw away generation like we got into today and its made in AMERICA.
Not to be a throw away generation? Snaps the perfectly fine handle that was on it. No I'm not a hater but that's a pretty hippocritical comment
morgan stallan If a shovel handle breaks that easily it isn't fit to be a handle. If he is going to the trouble of replacing a handle it has a problem. If it's the original handle it's likely the wrong type of wood, a poor piece of wood or a bad mounted handle.
The break looks pretty clean and effortless too. Maybe it's already cracked, maybe it has a small knot in it.
Better to have a poor handle break when you want replace it, instead of when you need a shovel at the very moment.
+morgan stallan
If the old handle was "perfectly fine" it would not have broken so easily.
I really want a workshop so I can do things like this. It just looks enjoyable. I am planning for next Spring to get one built with a bit of luck and savings.
1.what did you use to heat the rivet? will a propane torch work?
2.what is/where do you get the rivet material? Can you use the cotter-pin type rivet looking stud that is sold in the hardware drawers at big-box?
I jus bought one of those angle grinders. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. What do you mean by a proper air compressor?
I like your videos. Very educational.
I saw this vid uploaded right after after i found a broken shovel! Thanks very much for the tips.
For when I do wood working and making tables, chairs, shelves, etc, I have discovered all that you need is a 100 and a 220 grit paper. After I put my first layer of varnish down I take my used 220 and go over and over again, I repeat it until it is my satisfaction. Then my final is a light sand with 600 grit, most of the time you don't need it though. Just a thought!
Real nice. I would love to hang with this guy for a week. I would learn so much.
Hi great video! I my rake handle and head just came apart. I can't seem to find a good video on how to fix a rake. Do you by chance have a video or plan to make one? Thanks.
changed my first shovel handle! thanks so much for the video! love all your stuff!
Enjoyed the clearly explained, well depicted video. Why not treat the handle at the shovel end? Doesn't it take the most abuse? It has two holes allowing water intrusion, is repeatedly stressed, and is exposed to various conditions and substances. Thanks.
Loved it:)
Was wondering if heating up a steel rivet makes sense, in that it burns the wood,
what about a brass or copper rivet that doesn't need to be heated? I don't think I would sink the rivet vertically with the grain either, besides if you make a tight fit one rivet should be plenty-just my observations~Thanx
You said you have a sandblaster. What size compressor should one get for sandblasting? I would like one big enough to be able to sandblast guns without stopping to refill air and I'd like to run some air tools off and on (like for machinery/car maintenance and maybe a small sander). What would you suggest for motor size, tank size, and even brand if you have a preference. Any suggestions from fellow TH-cam subscribers who happen to read this would be appreciated too. Thanks
Loved it, but the handle was broken off too low and I had to drill it out. Do you have some ideas about how to shape the new handle without the template of the old handle?
great work as usual Cody....can't wait to graduate and settle down some where and have a shop of my own.
Good information. I used this video to replace the broken handle in my old shovel. Thanks for the help.
Watched your channel for many years, W. I’ll be honest with you: the past couple of months I’ve started thinking you’d gone a bit arrogant. I don’t even know why specifically, truth be known. I clicked on this video due to the age of it alone and was reminded why I started watching your content in the first place. Refreshing “retro0 Wranglerstar. I’m still here and still a fan, brother. Hope you and your family have a good one!
I wanted to watch the video in where you show us the philosophy regarding being a wasteful society. When I clicked on the link at the end I get an error that the page cannot be found. Please add the link to your description. Thank you for your videos. You are my audio book. :-)
I know very late, but maybe it will help someone now. This may be the video.
th-cam.com/video/ZgcupEkdybE/w-d-xo.html
I do the same, even though its likely cheaper to buy another shovel I have to fix the old one. I've got a shed full of them because of this. That is, if its not already got a life time warranty on it. (Craftsman, Union, and True Temper used all guarantee their tools for life). I started fixing them though after the new tools were lesser quality than the originals.
I've also put steel handles on a few shovels that were bit more worn rather than spend the $12 for a new handle.
If I had access to hickory here, I'd likely just make my own handles, but hickory trees are pretty scarce around here.
Awesome video and awesome philosophy.
Cody, that's "Practicing the Presence of God". Great book for setting a right mental approach for better communion with our Creator.
Great video, as usual Mr. C. I'd like to hear your thoughts about Boiled Linseed Oil vs unboiled or Raw Linseed Oil. Thanks for your great work!
I have watched both videos on this topic but I do have one question, what roll pin stock are you using for the actual rivets?
It's holding up just fine. Arc'd it