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[Rob <becida AT comcast.net>]

At  5/6/2006 02:28 PM,Gene GeRue wrote:
> Has anyone found a solution to the slivers in old fiberglas tool
> handles? I have a shovel and a rake that require leather gloves to
> protect one's hands. The slivers hurt like hell. I am wondering if
> shellac might solve the problem.

I was talking with a guy the other day about fiberglass vs wood as 
handle material. He told me he had done a lot of utility work and 
they always used wood handles for that, he emphasized no fiberglass.
That was something I'd never thought of.

For your problem Gene I'd use either electrical tape or duct tape... 
both of which I have around. Depending on my finances I might replace to tool.



Rob
becida AT comcast.net

With a '91 Subaru 2.2 in an '87 Vanagon in western Washington. It drives!