Handle for Asian Digging Hoe

[Mark Gottesman]

With all the gardener/woodworkers here I thought maybe someone whose Google-fu is strong might point me in the right direction.

I need a new handle for my digging hoe. It has an non standard eye [see photos]. Looking for something at least 60" long. Or where could I get a 60"+ 2x2 of hickory or ash in the WS area to carve my own?
It was made in Thailand by "Crocodile-Anchor". Eye is slightly tapered and measure 1.75" x 1.875". I have checked the store where I got it plus a few other asian supply stores and have drawn a blank.:BangHead:

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[Mike Davis]

Re: Handle for Asian Hoe

I could probably cut a small hickory tree for you if you don't find anything else. Or maybe some yellow locust?

 

[Mark Gottesman]

Re: Handle for Asian Hoe

Mike, Thank You for the offer,

I will take you up on that if I can't find either a replacement handle or a dried blank.

Actually, I had been using a dried black ash sapling,it works, but it is not straight and uncomfortable to use for any length of time.

I just tried to use a fresh cut Willow Oak(?) sapling but it turned out to be full of knots and it is just tearing itself apart as it dries. So, I think if I go the sapling route, I will need to cut them and let them dry for a season or two.

 

[nelsone]

Re: Handle for Asian Hoe

Wasn't really sure what I was going to find when I opened this thread!

 

[Mike Davis]

Re: Handle for Asian Hoe

I was thinking something a little bigger than a sapling. Maybe a 6 inch to 10 inch trunk that could be split into staves, debark, seal and let dry a few months.

Then again, a locust sapling could work, I may even have some dead locust that would work well and not need drying.

Just need a day to walk the property and see what is out there.

 

[Mark Gottesman]

Re: Handle for Asian Hoe

You got that right.

I can't Google the term "asian hoe" with anyone else in the room. I changed the title, but you folks are warned

Did manage to find a factory in china (Tombo) that makes a seemingly similar head and handle. It is branded "B. C**k" model H301, but I can't find a US source. Maybe someone will find a lead for me.

 

[ck1999]

I am not sure where to find handles. but you may want to search for

Cangkul or Pacul.

They seem to be what you have.

Chris

 

[bluedawg76]

what about the hardwood store of nc? they may even have some "leftovers" in that size for either ash or hickory.

 

[Mark Gottesman]

I am going to check a couple of wood sources to see what they have.

I did have another thought.

If I can find a handle in the 60" range, what would be the possibility of gluing up several pieces of maple on the end and shaping that back o fit?

Or possibility #2: Join the handle to a larger billet of wood with a long scarf joint. I think this is less desirable due to failure on or near the scarf. I would probably use resorcinol glue for the splice.

Any thoughts on modifying an existing handle to make it work?

Springs coming and I need to fluff the garden.!

Mike: If you would please keep an eye out as you walk the property. I think it might be a good idea to go ahead and make a couple of handles or at least have a couple of blanks drying in the eaves.

 

[wayne]

Mark

How much would a piece of staircase handrail cost. That would be a nice straight piece of oak and about the right size. someone like smith-phillips probably has it in stock.

Wayne