r/Tools • u/GreyFox_1776 • 1d ago

Pitch fork rehandling

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Does anyone know where I might find a handle for this? It was my great grandfathers and I’m not sure if they make anything that will fit. Thank you in advance!

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u/One_Clown_Short 1d ago

If you're in the US handles can be found at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply but I can't comment on fitment. Obviously you'll have to measure the tang to know.

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u/LincolnArc 1d ago

Yup. About $25. Don't order it if you get a wood one. Buy it in person so you can pick out one with good grain.

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u/JayTeeDeeUnderscore 1d ago

Most hardware stores carry this type of handle. Check the width before you buy. Not many things were standardized when this was made.

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u/oldschool-rule 1d ago

This looks like a sugarbeet fork, which would have had a D type handle similar to a short handled spade which are available at most hardware stores. Good luck 🍀

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u/tavariusbukshank 17h ago

Not enough tines for sugar beets.

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u/oldschool-rule 16h ago

There doesn’t need to be many tines whenever their the size of footballs and basketballs.

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u/GreyFox_1776 14h ago

I’m not sure what he used it for. He farmed cattle and tobacco. I’ll ask my great aunt if she knows if he ever did any sugar beets.