Restoring Wooden Tool Handles (How To)

We live in such a throwaway society these days. We need to get back to reusing and restoring what we have so it lasts. In this video we show you how to refurbish a wooden tool handle that has been left out in the elements.

The process is easy. It just takes a little elbow grease and a few simple tools. All you will need is a spokeshave plane, some sandpaper, and your choice of protective finish. We prefer boiled linseed oil.

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[kimb]

Thank you. I have about 10 tools that I'm getting ready to restore. Timeless video. Watching 5 years after post .

[hollowaymediaservices]

I was given wooden handled tools from my 96 year old grandfather and wanted to restore and persevere them. Now I can! This was super helpful and easy to follow. Thank you!

[jsimo]

Good video. Very informative. Thank you very much! Have a good day.

[johnreinburg]

Thanks, this video will help me immensely for some tools that I purchased at a yard sale.

[tiamun]

The finish instructions for this I was given by an old timer was...
“Add your finish in light coats.
Once a week for a month, then
Once a month for a year, then
Every year after that. “

[mickeyholding]

Can't beat linseed oil it brings out the natural finish.

[BigRedGamer]

Didn't know about that tool you used. Thanks for the knowledge.

[SugarCreekOffGrid]

Very nice! Tools are not cheap great tips!

[juancgomez]

So long due on a few axes and shovels I have that I just didn't know what to do thanks for video on my way to store to buy spoke shaver and oil

[AntonFromCrimea]

Комментарий для поддержки канала. Будь здоров!

[bmug-ug]

Would a heavy maybe power sanding work as well if you don’t have a spoke shave?

[raphaelking]

Make sure you don't throw linseed oil rags in the trash. They can self ignite later. From someone that learned the hard way.

[wadedog]

What sand paper did you use, I couldn't hear it very clear.

[naturenathan]

Is this the same method I would use on a new tool handle? To get the store varnish off and then to add the linseed oil?

[MsOinkk]

Can you use some else beside spokeshave?

[kamthornhill]

how long was the actual time per project?

[ouchymytoe]

You, sir, need a shave horse (as do we all). As do we all.

[MyUnquenchableThirst]

The little research Ive done says that BLO is toxic and raw linseed/flax oil is better. Hope this helps.

[blamm]

I heard boiled Linseed oil has lead in it and not safe for tool handles

[payntpot]

Wow, this viewer is flabbergasted and appalled by your use of a plastic glove for this. Why would Think your grandparents used these? What makes you so precious I wonder? There are enough legitimate users of plastic gloves around the world (medical - saving lives) that the makers will not go out of business if you stop buying and needlessly using them.
PS painting iron can cause it to degenerate faster. The moment a microscopic hole appears in the paint, moisture enters it and does not them evaporate. It forms a pocket of rust that then allows any further moisture to travel under the paint. Big mistake many people make. To ensure the longevity of a tool, oil it regularly, both wood and iron.