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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

> 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.

By utility work, do you mean electrical? Fiberglass is a 
non-conductor. I've seen it used by electric company crews for those 
long poles with a hook on the end that they use for tripping line 
breakers and moving wires.

> For your problem Gene I'd use either electrical tape or duct tape...
> both of which I have around.

I think tape would get gunky with time. And a rake handle needs to 
slide easily.

>  Depending on my finances I might replace to tool.

The frugal homesteader in me is highly reluctant to get rid of a good 
tool just because the handle makes slivers.

If I make time for it I will contact the manufacturer and lay it on them.