This Shovel Fought Me for 90 Minutes… But I Won

Think a quick 20-minute DIY fix stays that way? Think again. In this video, I take on what should have been a simple handle repair for my beloved old snow shovel… and it spirals into a full-on rust-busting, grip-replacing, heat-gun-wielding showdown in the shop.

This isn’t your average snow shovel — it’s got history, character, and one seriously stuck handle. I’ll walk you through:
• Struggling (hard) to remove a rusted-in pipe
• Cleaning it up with a Milwaukee die grinder
• Using oversized heat shrink tubing for a killer new grip
• Reassembling it with upgraded fasteners and a new look

If you’ve got a tool you refuse to throw out, this one’s for you. Stick around to see the surprising results — and the one trick that finally set the rusted handle free.

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