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Shafted
I need to replace the shaft on a dutch hoe and have searched extensively around my local area, York to no avail, I have contacted several tool suppliers but they don't want to know. Does anyone out there have a contact where I could purchase a replacement wooden shaft tapered end for a dutch hoe....
Many thanks to all....John
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Have you tried an independent hardware shop?
That would be my suggestion too Dave.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks to you both for the contact but tried that also---no go!!
Could it be metal instead of wood? Most towns have some sort of metal worker/blacksmith, at least they do around here.
Try contacting this firm http://www.newatlanticonline.co.uk/products/agricultural-construction-garden-and-diy-tools/tools-hand-tools-tool/
They're very helpful - if they don't stock them I bet they'll know someone who does.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Try Sam Turner and Sons in Northallerton
JPC, have a look on here, there are all sorts of wooden handles
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/280-5558011-6745439?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=hoe handles&sprefix=hoe+handles,aps
Or make your own using hardwood dowels, a saw and a sharp chisel. This place supplies them and a 2.4m long 1" diameter Ash (good for tool shafts) dowel would cost you 12.54 inc VAT (plus delivery.) Just picked at random from a google search:
http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/timber/wooden-dowels/?gclid=COn_xNLQosECFSuWtAodGCQAWA