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How to replace a striking tool fiberglass handle

Along with a replacement handle and epoxy, you will need the following:

Steps:

After sawing off the old handle as close to the head as possible, make the eye of the head perfectly clean by using a steel brush or sandpaper. Remove any dirt or dust.
Install the gasket provided with the handle and position the latest vertically in a vice (or any other holder) for 24 hours in a normal-temperature room.
Insert head on fiberglass handle while making sure to line up the head with the gasket.
Mix epoxy by following instructions attentively and take precautions:
- To mix up, use a cardboard drinking glass or another disposable recipient-avoid styrofoam and plastic;
- Pour the entire content of the two bottles into the disposable recipient;
- Use a disposable stick to mix both parts of epoxy. Stir epoxy for two minutes until the color is uniform-this step is very important, as epoxy will not harden if not mixed correctly;
- Once epoxy has a well-mixed consistency, pour or drip it into the top of the head around the handle and allow 24 hours for the epoxy to harden-note that one should wait one week before using the tool;
- Dispose correctly of waste bottles, mixing stick and recipient.

Your shovel is now as good as new!