48" Beaver Tooth Hollowback Shovel Handle

nice handles fit nice and nice finish

I had to take some time with a fine saw and rasp followed by coarse sandpaper to get the handle to fit in the socket. This is to be expected. My concern is that the strongest part of the wood grain wasn’t aligned well with the socket; potentially making it weaker under use. Overall a heavy duty and longer handle.

Beaver-Tooth Handle Co. make great tool handles. I can't remember how many handles I've ordered from them and have always been pleased. The only thing I wish they would do is stop putting lacquer finish on them. I scrape the finish off and put a few coats of boiled linseed oil on them, that's the best finish I've found for tool handles. Other than that, they're the best handle producers in my book!

A round point and a square point shovel - I used these as a kid with my Dad 50 years ago. I was not going to give them up just because a handle broke and another was close - replace with a Husky from HD? - no way. Searched high and low and found this resource.

When these arrived I mounted my belt sander in my vise, cleared space and started measuring. No need. There was nothing to do! Although these were not curved quite as much as my old handle, I realized they would bend under tension as they inserted themselves into the throat of the shovel.

Perfect graining also. Very good quality timber. I sanded off whatever finish they put on the handle (wax?) and applied boiled linseed oil for seven days. You should too.

Don’t have a long work history experience on my two 48” hickory shovel handles.But just knowing they are American grown hickory gives me confidence.I was well aware that shipping might take the three weeks that it did.

Great handle with perfect shape and finish. Easy installation. Will buy from again. First class company. Perfect replacement handle that I was not able to find locally.

I'VE BEEN RECONDITIONING A FEW ANTIQUE SHOVELS, THAT BELONGED TO MY DAD ,AND GRANDFATHER ! THE HOLLOWBACK SHOVEL HANDLES, THAT ARE BENT AT THE END FITS THE NEED PERFECTLY ! I PLAN ON GETTING A FEW MORE HANDLES FOR OTHER SHOVEL HEADS THAT I RECENTLY LOCATED ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING PRODUCT !

I tried to find curved shovel handles locally, without success. Came across your website in my online search. Ordered, & was very satisfied when order arrived.

This handle was the perfect replacement handle. It fit well with little effort for a tight fit. It has proven to be sturdy and
has gotten this shovel back to work.

Excellent product, perfect fit and finish. Highly recommend.
Thanks Beaver Tooth

Nice thick palm swell at end. Other end split for a wedge. Can't wait to drill the old broken handle out and put this thing to some use!

I am very pleased with the new Beaver 48" shovel handle
Easy installation
I've ordered a pick and sledge handle from Beaver and I'm glad there is still a company that still makes the good ole Hickory handles Why? so many hardware stores are now carrying FIBERGLASS.
The Fiberglass may be a good replacement BUT there's nothing like gripping a HICKORY handle
Like comparing aluminum bats to wooden bats

Handle was as described, very good quality, shipping was in time frame that was published, handle fit was perfect. I will be ordering more handles later.

This handle was just what I needed to fix up a older shovel (way better quality than most of the stuff now!) that the handle had broken on a while back. I just soaked the split end in some water for a few hours and it went on like a dream! Now I have a like new Shovel that should last for years! Love the quality and workmanship of this handle! Highly recommend their products!

and should work well they look good

The fact that this handle was handcrafted was evident. If a handle could be considered beautiful, then this was beautiful!

These handles are the best love the feel and quality of turned hickory