How do I get the bit that is stuck in the spade out? the wood is tightly fitted inside, there is no gaps or screw.
Thanks
2007-03-03 20:43:11 · 17 answers · asked by Micky 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I remember my dad used to burn it out by sticking it in the fire.
2007-03-03 20:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Burning it out is the best way, I would recommend not to re-paint the spade, but after use ensure that the spade is clean and dry and give it a wipe over with an oily rag to prevent rust.
If you decide to replace the shaft if you can find someone that is able to fit it correctly without the use of screws, etc to ensure good fit I would definitely reccomend. Someone that heats up the spade to expand the metal and allows it to contract onto the shaft for a snug fit would work best. Linseed oil on the handle and shaft will also prolong life. Try your local hardware, or agricultural merchants that sells tools and they will probably know someone that does re-shafting.
2007-03-04 06:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by myattclaire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the way, don't get rid of the handle end of the spade, you can use it as a dibber - very useful. We have several of varying lengths, according to where the spade snapped - but we always bought a new spade. I admire your tenacity! Do you have heavy clay? That's the way to get through the spades, I've found.
2007-03-07 10:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by MiniCat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about a digging spade or a shovel most digging spades have metal handles unless it very old take a drill and drill holes all in the left over wood it will come out
2007-03-04 10:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
There should be a screw or pin to hold in the handle. It doesn't make sense to not have one. If you can find it try to remove it and you may(?) be very lucky and find it slides out.
If not (and more likely) it is still stuck in there soak the wood in a spirit-based solution (alcohol, petrol paraffin etc.) and stick the wooden end in a healthy fire. It will take a while but is one very sure way of getting it out. Clean it up before replacing the handle and replace the screw (believe me there WILL be one!)
Good luck,
BobSpain
2007-03-04 06:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn it out, but there should some sort of metal wedge somewhere along the shank of the spade.
2007-03-05 03:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by stephen g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn the wood, it might mean you have to re-paint your spade but at least you will have a spade....lol lol hope this helps....
2007-03-04 04:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by Ã?â?¥Ã?ÄPixie Queen~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill it out. Just find a long bit and keep doing it till it comes out. There might be a little pin holding it in. in that case just drive it out with a nail or something.
2007-03-04 04:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just dig half a hole (that snapped spade has saved you a hole lot of time) now go to the pub.
2007-03-04 06:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by steve.b.123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't even bother...I make sure that I but shovels with a life time guarantee....I usually pop about 3 shovels a year...Canadian Tire looks after me just fine...
2007-03-04 05:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by Darla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to me a few months ago burn it out
2007-03-04 06:01:05 · answer #11 · answered by ian4044 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋