42" or 30" D-Grip Spade Fork Handle

Almost perfect

The made in USA handle goes well with my old made in USA garden fork. The ash handle is well made and fits tightly in the metal ferrule. The metal portion of the D grip handle is also tight. The only gripe I have is that the hole for the fork tang was drilled too large, which required me to epoxy the tang to the handle. Epoxy works well, but is an extra step. It would have been nice if the ash handle had a clear finish for protection from the elements, but that is something I can do when I have the can open for another project.

Great handle at a reasonable price

This is a really excellent handle for my vintage "basket" fork. The wood is so hard that I was able to clamp it in the vise and hammer in the fork tang with hardly a mark left on the handle. I actually purchased a #2 grade handle but they either shipped me a #1 or their #2 is better than other manufacturer's #1. I will continue to purchase tool handles from Beaver-Tooth

Well made

Took a little time to get to Maine but understandable. Quality is excellent - light and strong. Nice to have a longer handle for a spading fork so as to get better leverage.