Plastic handle for scoop....

[paul23]

Been having problems with wooden handles breaking just when i don't want them to... Looking at other options and have been thinking of some of the plastic type products that are available today.

http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk

Anyone have any experience with these types of rods or suggestions?

Paul....

 

[Cupajo]

In my oppinion none of the plastics shown there will be acceptible for a handle.

Rather I would suggest a heavy duty fiberglass handle with a stainless sleeve over it where it attaches to the scoop.

I don't know who supplies them oday, but I bought one for my shovel years ago with the name Ames on it and it was garranteed unbreakable.

There is slight flex during use, but never any likelyhood of failure.

 

[8720roger]

i suggest a post hole digger handle I've had one for two years and it shows no wear at all.

 

[ROBOCOP]

You can go to Harbour Freight and buy a spade shovel with a fiberglass covered handle and D-grip for about $12.
I like using a shovel and a plastic sifting bucket and plastic scoop on the beach for isolating targets.
You can always cut the handle off the shovel and put it on your scoop but I think shovelling is less strain on the back.

 

[mikeothmer]

It is very important to put wood handles in with the grain running in the right direction for maximum strength. The wood is in layers stacked like sheets and must have the edges of the layers front and back of your handle. Hope this helps !

 

[fsa46]

It is very important to put wood handles in with the grain running in the right direction for maximum strength. The wood is in layers stacked like sheets and must have the edges of the layers front and back of your handle. Hope this helps !

Very good advice. This is homemade heavy duty ( 12 gauge ) stainless steel scoop, with a homemade, seasoned, quarter sawed, ash handle. Notice the direction of the grain. I pry very large rocks and boulders with it and have yet to have a problem.

 

[paul23]

Thanks for the posts guys,

I have now sorted my scoop. I went and had a stainless handle welded on. I got a grab handle put on it also to allow me to both use the scoop and also carry it in a balanced position when not scooping with it. Gave it a try out this week and it works great plus there is no way i have to worry about breaking this bad boy now

Paul...