Small Engine Rewind Starter Pull Cord and Handle Replacement

Step 5 Making the handle

I then needed to make a handle large enough to grab with my big mitts on. A loop in the rope may have worked, but I was making this myself and I still need all my fingers for my regular job should my this mechanical endeavor malfunction.

I drilled a hole in the middle in my length of dowel. I eyeballed the location of the hole...you could measure if you like.

I had to find a drill bit that was larger than the cord but not too large to allow the knot to pass through. I could have done a prettier job, such as recess the hole halfway though with a larger bit to hide the knot, but I just needed functionality folks...and I only had the one drill bit.

My solution to the fat knot problem was to cut a v-groove from one side of the dowel to reduce the prominence of the knot. It's not like I am going to feel it though the gloves anyway.