Garden tool handles

[dgman]

After several years of not gardening, I planted tomato plants this year. All of my Hand gardening tool handles had deteriorated to the point of throwing them away. But in today’s economy, I just couldn’t throw them away! I had some 1 1/4” Mahogany and I thought I can make some new handles! Problem is, my mini lathe has a broken drive belt. So I drilled the holes with my drill press, then used my flex sander mounted in my grinder to shape the handles. Now I have some good as new tools! No finish necessary.

[Rockytime]

You did a great job on your handles but for Pete's sake get a new belt for that lathe of yours! 

[jollyred]

More than one way to get most jobs done.  This turned out great.

Tom

[dgman]

1 hour ago, Rockytime said:

You did a great job on your handles but for Pete's sake get a new belt for that lathe of yours! 

Les, I used to turn a lot. I have made hundreds of pens, tons of bottle stoppers, bowls and pepper grinders and everything in between. Nothing against turning, I just got burned out on turning.

[Rockytime]

34 minutes ago, dgman said:

Les, I used to turn a lot. I have made hundreds of pens, tons of bottle stoppers, bowls and pepper grinders and everything in between. Nothing against turning, I just got burned out on turning.

I just posted on craigslist all my pen making supplies. Ever since I started scrolling pen making took a back seat. I'm selling a ton of stuff. I'm keeping the lathe though. Still use it for odds and ends. 

[RabidAlien]

I've always been a big fan of repair vs replace.  Kudos!!

[amazingkevin]

Pictures of your handywork in the garden would be nice to see also!!!

[wombatie]

In today's throw away society it is good to see someone making do and mending.  I think they look awesome.

Marg