What type of wood is best to replace shovel and hoe handles?

Question

I want something that wont rot quickly and can withstand a lot of use.

Answer 1

Ash wood.

Answer 2

hickory first , ash second but would prefer fiberglass

Answer 3

maple. because it has a cool name. and when ur neibors ask you what kind of handle u hav on ur hoe (pun intended) you can say  "I HAS TEH MAPLES BIZNATCH!!!!!!" and thay will b like "OMFG ITS AN ICEBERG!!!......TIC-TACS"

Answer 4

uh,.........lemme think here for a sec....... the kind that they sell at the hardware store maybe?  like the already fashioned pieces of wood they sell for replacing broken shovel and hoe handles? unless there's no hardware stores close by, in which case use ash or hickory, maybe oak as a 3rd choice, but definately not maple, pine, spruce, redwood, cedar, poplar or balsa. just chuck up a nice long piece in your lathe, or get out your whittling knife, and go to town.

Answer 5

Hickory is the traditional wood for tool handles, it is durable, resists passing on shocks and vibrations, and it will last a long time provided you remember to avoid leaving it exposed to the elements for days and weeks on end.

Ash is a more recent wood being used.  However, ash is quite porous and absorbs moisture and dirt far too easily to be very durable.