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Removing stumps of broken handles

This can require a substantial amount of work, so make sure you choose the best approach to the problem. There are four main types of head/haft interface: Blind- or open-socketed, e.g. slashers, Yorkshire bill- hooks, some spades. Strapped, e.g. some pitchforks and spades. Solid head with tapered socket, e.g. axes and some sledgehammers Solid head...

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