That rivet attachment is sweet, thanks for the video, exactly what I needed. I was stuck on getting the old handle out and I was going to use screws, but I’ll use the 2 hammer technique with a rivet now.
Very good explanation on why the old handle broke and how to prevent that. I think you should have put the rivet gun rounded bit on the rivet head, and the bucking bar (hammer) on the shank tail to get the best rivet shank expansion and a tighter fit though.
Great demonstration, and explanation, particularly on the grain and label. That rivet setter was some of the best tool porn I've seen in a long time and has created almost terminal tool envy. Could you please tell me the brand and vintage?
1:45 grinder,,, on spade I had an old fashioned metal file worked too,,, the rivet\bolt was quite mild steel. ,,, it was a long time ago, I might have also used a cold chisel to lift the edges and a hacksaw . What I'm saying , to anyone enthusiastic about doing this job but without a nicely equipped workshop, is,,,, you don't necessarily have to go out and buy a grinder :) Thanks for the video, it's a lot more realistic than another couple I watched :) I suspect a lot of us might not have a rivet tool,,,, the hammering method would make a useful video for us ill-equiped engineers! ;)
Just out of curiosity, wouldn't you want the rivet set on the manufactured head and the hammer on the side your bucking? When I took my sheet metal class to get my A&P that's what we did so I assume that you use different methods depending on the application.
I have the exact same vise. Got it at Builders Square about 20 years ago. Nice cheap Made in China vise . I believe I paid $25. My only complaint is that the casting was bad so the Chinese manufacturers used some kind of a filler (Bondo, etc.) to hide the casting flaws.
Good video but the replacement shovel handles are not universal....in addition to the necked down one you used, they also make ones with just a straight taper, ones with the slot pre cut, and also ones with a bit of a curvature on the shovel end.
Depends on the quality of tools. Cheapo Home Depot shovels are cheaper to replace. The shovels they use on construction sites come from places they buy agregates and heavy equipment. If it's a $40 shovel you can replace the handle and they sell those as well.
For "new" as in bought five years ago, probably so. For a 50 years old still going strong shovel head a handle replacement is cheaper I've burned out a half dozen cheapo plastic shovels (they eventually shattered) but my 50 years old one still chugged along until I snapped the original handle. I noticed that the new handle is as strong as popcorn compared to the 50 years old broken original (Ash)
Or you could walk into any Home Depot and buy a new shovel and be done. On line right now they show a replacement handle for $15 and an entirely new shovel for $9.98.
Always a pleasure to watch someone work smart, no fuss. Thank you.
Great teaching video! Appreciate how you do not waste any time.
This video just solved my new handle into shovel problem - Thank you
That rivet attachment is sweet, thanks for the video, exactly what I needed. I was stuck on getting the old handle out and I was going to use screws, but I’ll use the 2 hammer technique with a rivet now.
Very good explanation on why the old handle broke and how to prevent that. I think you should have put the rivet gun rounded bit on the rivet head, and the bucking bar (hammer) on the shank tail to get the best rivet shank expansion and a tighter fit though.
That rivet tool is worth more than the shovel. 😅 in my video, I just beat it into submission. But I appreciate the grain discussion in yours!
You are now officially a man lol good work 💪
Good video tutorial, I followed your example and it worked great 👍🏽
Thank you for explaining how to rotate the handle and why the old handle broke :-)
Nice instruction. Helpful about the grain. Thanks
Excellent video. Thank you!
Great advice my bro 🙏.
Would a nut and bolt work where the rivet goes?
@Scen Taley Thanks!
Thanks for the clear explanation. I bought the exact same replacement handle over a year ago and I am just now installing it.
Worth $24 again great job
Great video! Very cool! Thanks!
Great demonstration, and explanation, particularly on the grain and label. That rivet setter was some of the best tool porn I've seen in a long time and has created almost terminal tool envy. Could you please tell me the brand and vintage?
I think I bought it from Snap-on or Matco about 30 years ago when I was replacing van sides on trucks.
Thanks after watching this I think I'll go get a new edger save the old one for more trying times
Good explanation, thank you.
I was just trying to do this. Don't have a grinder so I'll have to get that to do the job.
1:45 grinder,,,
on spade I had an old fashioned metal file worked too,,, the rivet\bolt was quite mild steel.
,,, it was a long time ago, I might have also used a cold chisel to lift the edges and a hacksaw .
What I'm saying , to anyone enthusiastic about doing this job but without a nicely equipped workshop, is,,,, you don't necessarily have to go out and buy a grinder :)
Thanks for the video, it's a lot more realistic than another couple I watched :)
I suspect a lot of us might not have a rivet tool,,,, the hammering method would make a useful video for us ill-equiped engineers! ;)
You just saved me a bit of money by reminding me metal files exist. Thanks!
Can you use wood to replace a fiberglass handle?
Should be able to on most but I would remove the old fiberglass handle and bring shovel head to the store while picking out handle.
Great job with the video
Just out of curiosity, wouldn't you want the rivet set on the manufactured head and the hammer on the side your bucking? When I took my sheet metal class to get my A&P that's what we did so I assume that you use different methods depending on the application.
We have all the proper machines to assemble the shovels at work
I have the exact same vise. Got it at Builders Square about 20 years ago. Nice cheap Made in China vise . I believe I paid $25. My only complaint is that the casting was bad so the Chinese manufacturers used some kind of a filler (Bondo, etc.) to hide the casting flaws.
Most castings have some degree of bondo, but you want only enough to fill irregularities less than 1/8" deep.
Nice Pachinko... wish i knew what happened to dads
Neat.. thanks
Man I used a drill bit and grinded all the wood out it was stuck good I use the shovel in water
Good video but the replacement shovel handles are not universal....in addition to the necked down one you used, they also make ones with just a straight taper, ones with the slot pre cut, and also ones with a bit of a curvature on the shovel end.
Everybody has these tools in their shop.
Thanks for the technique. Now if I just had some of your man-toys......
You missed 1 step, you need to heat up the metal where the handle will slide into so it expands.
shovel handle has split in it so heating is not needed.
if you held the wood and rivet Still so the camera could see it would be nice.
Just put broken handle into a hot fire and wood will burn out.
and possibly ruin the temper in the shovel blade
I have no grinder or vice. I think I will just buy a new shovel
People dont fix things anymore they just throw them away
Well I'm off with to fix my shovel without the WTF look on my face.
Handles cost more than new tools.
Depends on the quality of tools. Cheapo Home Depot shovels are cheaper to replace. The shovels they use on construction sites come from places they buy agregates and heavy equipment. If it's a $40 shovel you can replace the handle and they sell those as well.
For "new" as in bought five years ago, probably so.
For a 50 years old still going strong shovel head a handle replacement is cheaper
I've burned out a half dozen cheapo plastic shovels (they eventually shattered) but my 50 years old one still chugged along until I snapped the original handle.
I noticed that the new handle is as strong as popcorn compared to the 50 years old broken original (Ash)
If the tool is old and especially strapped then always worth fixing. It will outlast most of the modern equivalents
Just paid about $19 for a 48” ash one at Lowe’s today. Got it for a special scraper I got from Amazon, didn’t come with a handle
Or you could walk into any Home Depot and buy a new shovel and be done. On line right now they show a replacement handle for $15 and an entirely new shovel for $9.98.