[AT] OT - using pitchfork

[Mike Sloane]

A new TSC opened up about 20 miles from here, so maybe I will use that 
as an excuse to drive over and check it out. I have heard that they 
mostly cater to the "2 horses on 2 acres" gang these days, but I might 
get lucky and find some real tractor stuff...

Mike

Bill Brueck wrote:
> 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
>  
> Confusion is a higher state of knowledge than ignorance.
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 10:37 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT - using pitchfork
> 
> 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
> 


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