Fiberglass resin could be applied to them.
You have to mix it up -- hardener into the resin.
Similar to putting a varnish on them, husband says.
He prefers to have no fiberglass handles.
>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.