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Assembly Instructions for long handled tools with wedges
Our long hardwood handle tools feature an exclusive locking wedge that securely connects the handle to the
tool head. Grub hoes, grape hoes, and other forged hoes that use round eyes to attach the handle to the
head are considered eye hoes. The eye is tapered in a way that tightly mates with the handle when the
wooden wedge is driven into the handle slot.
If you have ever been disappointed by the loose and sloppy fit of other eye hoe brands because the tapered handle
does not fit well into the eye socket, then you will love our long handled tools that fit securely, safely, and tightly.
Note: The handle length can be shortened to fit you properly. Click to learn your correct handle length
tool head. Grub hoes, grape hoes, and other forged hoes that use round eyes to attach the handle to the
head are considered eye hoes. The eye is tapered in a way that tightly mates with the handle when the
wooden wedge is driven into the handle slot.
If you have ever been disappointed by the loose and sloppy fit of other eye hoe brands because the tapered handle
does not fit well into the eye socket, then you will love our long handled tools that fit securely, safely, and tightly.
Note: The handle length can be shortened to fit you properly. Click to learn your correct handle length
| Assembly Instructions |
| 1. Place tool on the ground with the end of the handle against a building or tree. |
| 2. Align the slot in the handle as shown. Position the parts so that the screw heads just clear the edge of the eye and of the black ring. |
| 3. Hammer the wedge in a short distance. Check and realign the handle and ring to leave clearance for the screw heads. |
| 4. Pound the wedged end against a concrete surface a few times until the tool head is tight on the handle and the wedge is past the screws. (If the black ring does not tighten up on the handle, remove it temporarily. Reinstall it before re-tightening the wedge at a later date.) |
| 5. Snug down each screw to prevent the wedge from loosening. Remove the tape. |
Tool Handle Maintenance
Inspect the wedge occasionally during use and tighten whenever the head is loose (a little wiggle is normal).
Tighten the wedge by loosening the screws and firmly tapping the wedged end of the tool against a concrete surface.
Snug the screws back up afterwards.
If you ever need to take your tool apart, just loosen the retaining screws then insert a thin screw (like a drywall screw)
into the center of the end of the wedge. Then use the nail-pulling side of your hammer to pull the wedge free.
NOTE: The Fork Hoe uses a smaller wedge – you must use the supplied smaller wedge marked “F”. Also the fork
does NOT require the black metal ring.
We recommend applying a penetrating wood oil finish to your new handle. This will help prevent checks and keep the
handle from becoming stained with hand oils and dirt. Tung Oil and Danish Oil work very well on this type of wood.
See the Garden Tool Care Instructions for information on sharpening and wood handle care.
Inspect the wedge occasionally during use and tighten whenever the head is loose (a little wiggle is normal).
Tighten the wedge by loosening the screws and firmly tapping the wedged end of the tool against a concrete surface.
Snug the screws back up afterwards.
If you ever need to take your tool apart, just loosen the retaining screws then insert a thin screw (like a drywall screw)
into the center of the end of the wedge. Then use the nail-pulling side of your hammer to pull the wedge free.
NOTE: The Fork Hoe uses a smaller wedge – you must use the supplied smaller wedge marked “F”. Also the fork
does NOT require the black metal ring.
We recommend applying a penetrating wood oil finish to your new handle. This will help prevent checks and keep the
handle from becoming stained with hand oils and dirt. Tung Oil and Danish Oil work very well on this type of wood.
See the Garden Tool Care Instructions for information on sharpening and wood handle care.
