Bamboo Scoop Handle

[stumppass]

I know it's been done before but I came across some Bamboo today at Ace hardware and thought I'd give it a try. I replaced the fiberglass handle on my Starv Scoop and cut the weight down by nearly 1.5 LBS. the scoop and handle are now exactly 3 LBS! I put a cork in the top to keep my good finds as the cavity makes a nice holding spot and also put a section of aluminum in the tip for reinforcement, just in case!

I took it for a spin this afternoon and it performed perfectly and what a difference in the weight, I can carry this thing all day!

HH

 

[ivanll]

Nice!...............looks very interesting, let's know how it holds up in the long run.
I,m using hollow fiberglass handles on my STAVR scoops, it does add an extra lb.

ivanll

 

[stasys]

I am sure it will hold. good luck

 

[Donny nj]

very nice Mod good luck ....I likey!!

 

[finnfoto]

Nice mod. Bamboo will hold up like a piece of steel for a long time. great idea.