[AT] OT - using pitchfork

[Bill Brueck]

I qualify to answer this one.  I always drill 'em out.  

It's been a while, but last I checked I could get handles at the local farm
supply.  It's called Fleet Farm in this part of the country, but that's
regional.  Seems like I usually end up shaping the wood a little or
sometimes a lot to match the implement.

B²
 
Bill Brueck (brick)
Chatfield, MN, USA
 
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I have a couple of old pitchforks that I rescued from the dumpster. The only
problem is that the handles broke off flush with the ends. I don't know if I
can find replacement handles or how to easily remove the stumps. I have
heard of some folks burning them out, but that would seem to ruin the temper
of the metal. I suppose I could run a brace and bit down that is slightly
smaller than the handle end, but I haven't gotten that far into the process.
What did the old timers do in that situation?

Mike

Herbert Metz wrote:
> O.T. Was using a pitchfork to carry some straw around the other day; 
> reminded me of six decades ago when handling loose hay, straw,
> alfalfa, etc was a frequent occurrence on most farms.   When Dad, or
> Grandpa, had to carry a fully loaded pitchfork more than a few steps 
> they would position the loaded pitchfork in a vertical position (load 
> above their head), with one hand above their shoulder and the other
> below.   It works good, and places less stress on the back and the
> arms.   Also, back then most farmers normally wore large brim
> strawhats, so no loose straw got down their necks. 
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