How To Replace A Shovel Handle - Wranglerstar 

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.

Nothing feels nicer than holding a freshly resorted quality tool in your hands

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.

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!

Came back to this and it reminded me of better days.

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.

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.

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.

You have a very well equipped workshop there. How about a video for mortals with hand tools?

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!

Thank-you for the audiobook recommendation. I found it, here on RU-vid. 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.

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).

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.

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!! 🙏

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.

A classic wranglerstar video. These are the reason why I subscribed, love them.

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.

Kid broke the shovel today. Somehow I knew you'd come through for me. Thanks again!

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!

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.

Miss the good ole days @Wranglerstar

Great video, sharp insights. Love the philosophie of restoring old hand tools to avoid constantly bying! Respect!

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.

"People who buy things are suckers." - Ron Swanson

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.

I ,love the quality , the attention you give to what you do. Proud & honour. Thank you.

Thank you so much, Cody. Your channel means the world to me. Greetings from Holland.

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

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.

changed my first shovel handle! thanks so much for the video! love all your stuff!

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.

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.

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.

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

Love these types of videos,, motivates me to get in the shop with my tools! Thanks Cody, God bless

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

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

Thanks again for another great video. Appreciate your perspective on "restoring" rather than "replacing".

Good information. I used this video to replace the broken handle in my old shovel. Thanks for the help.

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 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. 👍🏻

Your videos are such a blessing! Thanks for your hard work and effort, I always learn so much. ;)

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful job! And smart tip about the orientation of the grain 👍🏻

Thanks for another great tutorial Cody.

This job was crying out for a spokeshave having said that you always have something good to teach. Thank you.

Excellent tutorial 10/10 from Perth Western Australia

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....

Great work. Kudos for repairing ya old tools and promoting US gear. Cheers form Bathurst NSW Australia.

Lol that intro, been watching your channel in reverse order (it’s 2021)

Cody you have so much interesting knowledge!

I saw this vid uploaded right after after i found a broken shovel! Thanks very much for the tips.

great work as usual Cody....can't wait to graduate and settle down some where and have a shop of my own.

Thank you Cody! Look forward to trying this someday.

Excellent job on the shovel handle! Thanks

Awesome video and awesome philosophy.

Enjoyed the video, thanks for helping by sharing.

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"

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.

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.

Man, that shovel looks so clean now. I can't wait to redo mine. And nice touch with the makers mark.

Real nice. I would love to hang with this guy for a week. I would learn so much.

Impressive tutorial. Thank you!

What paint do you use on the handle that adheres to the oiled surface?

This is still one of my favorite videos.

very good....just broke my shovel handle....this is a big help...cheers from donegal,,,,,

Awesome. Thanks for going the extra mile on this one.

always great videos friend! God bless you and your family

great video Cody ! thank you !

Good Skills... All the best from Ireland..

Looks so good after you're all done. I love air angle grinders.

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.

Awesome 👍 video 👌 Great job brother this is how I am myself.

You are a genius brother, thanks so much.

Really impressive work.

Great video

Great video!

I love this mans vids

Great Stuff!! Fine craftsman.

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.

Well done, very informative

very proffesionally done,learnt alot

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.

Very well done sir !!

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.

Once again well done sir.

dude; YOUR THE BEST

Thanks for the rivet jig, definitely one for the mental tool box.

I've listened to hundreds upon hundreds of audiobooks while working, and I still associate some completed projects with certain books I enjoyed.

Great point about the throw away society at the end.

Thank you for making this

That's a great idea on the sand paper, thanks.

Just snapped my handle off...thanks for posting this as a reference!

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.

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!

Nice job!