The bottom of this aging broom fell off. We use it to sweep stuff out of our garden.
I had previously fixed it with a nail, but that broke. I think it was metal fatigue, and a very slender nail.
This time I'm using a relatively thick screw. It doesn't quite go all the way through, so it looks janky but I'm trying to be okay with it....
Wood glue needed
That's probably not going to last super long considering how short the grain below the screw is. It'll likely split and then pull out. I would heavily recommend unscrewing it, adding some glue to it, and screwing it back in. The screw will keep it in position while the glue cures and give it some extra strength. Any glue should work, but I'd recommend wood glue or gorilla glue for this specifically.
I would drill a hole through the handle into the other side of the head so the screw can go all the way through and not stick out
nahhhh, fine like this.
It's a functional issue, not an aesthetic issue. The screw sticking that far out has the potential to scratch surfaces
It's a functional issue, not an aesthetic issue. The screw sticking that far out has the potential to ~~scratch surfaces~~ be a way to hang the broom in your shed!
I’m sure the plants and garden materials will be okay.
You sure did champ
Some master craftsmanship right there.
Nice one, trigger
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