[TheForge] Way OT -- Bucket handles

[David E. Smucker]

Even cheaper handle,  cut a short length of 1/2 inch thin wall conduct, 
(EMT), take out one side of the handle and replace the plastic.  Works on 
both plastic and metal 5 gallon buckets.

Dave Smucker
Brasstown, NC

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bruce .
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:03 PM
To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: [TheForge] Way OT -- Bucket handles

Many metal buckets have wire handles, or bales, of maybe 3/16" wire.  Hard
on the fingers when the bucket is heavy.  Household buckets usually have
plastic handles maybe 1/2" in dia that help a lot -- till they break.

I just spotted these in a pool-supply store, and they seem to work well as
bucket handles:
http://www.athomerecreation.net/cover-clips-6306

I actually bought some of these from the above store, one of which is near
me.  Note that if you search for these on-line, you may only find them at
much higher prices than 25c ea.  I don't know why the exorbitant mark-ups,
other than greed.  This place sells on-line, but I have no idea what the
shipping charges might be.

-- 
Bruce
NJ
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