Garden Tool Restoration Part One
Garden tool restoration is an integral part of a thrifty approach to gardening. Using these simple methods and materials will help get the most out of your tools.
I recently discovered a homemade hoe handle rub. It was easy to make and the stuff is fantastic for garden tool restoration! The value for taking this extra step seems to be highest for those tools that spend a good portion of their lives in the elements, like the hoe that never really leaves the garden, or for those that seem pretty far gone. The rub includes wax, oil, and turpentine to provide good penetration into really dry wood.
Apply a generous amount of rub with an old t-shirt or towel and rub-rub-rub. Work the rub into the cracks and splits of the handle. Let the rub harden on the handle for a half an hour or so. Use a clean cloth to wipe it down. The handle should feel smooth to the touch. Most of the cracks should be filled, but you won’t be able to fill the really deep ones.
These simple garden tool restoration treatments will bring your tools back to life in a hurry, making gardening even more of a pleasure.
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Great tip! I use beeswax on my tools and it keeps them looking good, too!
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I now feel so neglectful of mine.
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