Thanks, good information. Great video, simple and to the point. I didn't know what the rounded end of the hammer was for.🍻

@TheMamalisa445

9 ай бұрын

We are so glad you found the video helpful!

Thank you for the tutorial!!

I'll take you up on your request for video content, Show us how to install a bent razorback handle. Show one where you would choose to trim or modify the inserted end, because either too long or wood would break in the shaft. Are there other ways to prepare or treat an insertion end such that it bends with the shaft? does one use water or oil? Thank you.

@bowmanhandlesinc.7140

Жыл бұрын

We will see what we can do :)

@craythebman5812

5 ай бұрын

I have never seen a shovel head that was so arched it would break a bent razorback handle, however I guess it could happen. When we bend our shovels we put them in a heated water bath and bend them that way. That may be difficult to do without extra effort. As far as trimming goes I would recommend trimming back and cutting a 45 degree angle on the lower half of the curvature of the handle. I apologize for just seeing your message but I will try to make a video for you soon.

what about the grain of the wood handles orientatio

@craythebman5812

5 ай бұрын

So you typically want to install the handle perpendicular with the head of the shovel. Some handles will have a taper that is cut to show the top/bottom of the handle. However, some handles, like straight handles, will not, so you want the grain of the handle to be parallel with the head. You will also want to pay attention to the natural bow of the handle. You want the arch of the handle to be facing upward to allow for more downforce. This is more common in rakes and hoes than shovels but could still affect straight shovels.

Instead of buying a $35.00 handle I use a straight maple or birch branch....

Not that easy to get out

@craythebman5812

5 ай бұрын

Haha, sometimes they can be very very stubborn. Most of the time the pop right out but I have definitely had to put in some elbow grease on some.