Garant 2016

THE SUPERIOR QUALITY OF OUR FIBERGLASS
Our fiberglass handles are made from long strands of fiber
that are compressed and bound in resin, then encapsulated in a
high-density polypropylene jacket, that makes the handle 100%
waterproof. In addition, the bright colored handle is highly visible
and the overmolded TPR (Thermo Plastic Rubber) non-slip safety
grip provides added safety.
TIPS FOR REPLACING A FIBERGLASS HANDLE
Along with a replacement handle and epoxy, you will need
the following:
• A vice (or similar opening)
• A cardboard drinking glass (or similar disposable recipient)
• A disposable stick
Steps:
1. After sawing off the old handle as close to the head as
possible, make the eye of the head perfectly clean by using
a steel brush or sandpaper. Remove any dirt or dust.
2. Install the gasket provided with the epoxy kit and position
the latest vertically in a vice (or any other holder) for
24 hours in a normal-temperature room.
3. Insert head on fiberglass handle while making sure
to line up the head with the gasket.
4. Mix epoxy by following instructions attentively and take
precautions:
4.1 To mix up, use a cardboard drinking glass or another
disposable recipient—avoid styrofoam and plastic;
4.2 Pour the entire content of the two bottles into
the disposable recipient;
4.3 Use a disposable stick to mix both parts of epoxy.
Stir epoxy for two minutes until the color is uniform—this
step is very important, as epoxy will not harden if not
mixed correctly;
4.4 Once epoxy has a well-mixed consistency, pour or drip
it into the top of the head around the handle and allow
24 hours for the epoxy to harden—note that one should
wait one week before using the tool;
4.5 Dispose correctly of waste bottles, mixing stick
and recipient.
GRADES OF WOOD
We only use U.S. hickory in our handles. Its long fibers
and exceptional shock absorption properties make it particularly
well-suited for striking tools.
TIPS FOR REPLACING A WOODEN HANDLE
Along with a replacement handle, a wooden wedge
and a steel wedge, you will need the following:
• A saw
• A hammer or mallet
• A flat-end punch or small dowel
• A rasp or sandpaper
• A vice (or similar opening)
Steps:
1. After sawing off the old handle as close to the head
as possible, place the head across the jaws of the vice
(or similar opening). Using the punch or dowel, remove
the remainder of the old handle.
2. Use the saw to trim the end of the new handle over a
length of about 1 3/4 in. (4.45 cm) to the approximate
dimensions of the head socket.
3. Use the rasp or sandpaper to fashion the handle to easily
fit into the head socket. Don’t remove too much wood as
the handle needs to fit as tightly as possible. Push the handle
into the socket to about 1/2 an inch (1.27 cm) of the bulge.
4. Place the end of the handle on a strong and stable surface.
Insert the wooden wedge (block) into the groove as far and
as tightly as possible. Make sure you don’t split the tool head.
Saw off the end of the wedge remaining above the head
of the axe or mallet.
5. Place the steel wedge crosswise on the wood wedge and
hit it in with a hammer.
Here you are with an almost brand new tool!