The Whizbang Wheel Hoe
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The Planet Whizbang wheel hoe design was created by Herrick Kimball (above) in 2019. Hundreds of assemble-it-yourself Whizbang wheel hoe kits have been sold over the the years and the feedback has been powerfully endearing. You can read some of it at THIS LINK.
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That link takes you to the original Blogger-format web site for the wheel hoe. The information there is still useful, though somewhat dated.
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As of January 30, 2021, we have stopped making wheel hoe parts kits. Herrick has decided to retire this part of his entrepreneurial adventure so he can free up time to pursue other projects.
GOOD NEWS UPDATE: As of May 2025, Scott Hammerschmidt now makes and sells Whizbang wheel hoe kits. I receive no compensation for kits that Scott sells. They are every bit as good as the kits I once sold. I'm delighted these are available once again! Here is a link to information and ordering: Hammerschmidt Homestead Machine Works
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If you would like to make your own Whizbang wheel hoe from scratch, check out the 23-page specifications & instructions package that is available as an inexpensive PDF download (at the bottom of this page)
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HOW-TO VIDEO: I have made a YouTube video explaining how to make a Whizbang wheel hoe. CLICK HERE to watch.
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The Basic Metal parts Kit
This hardware parts kit contains all the metal parts you need to build your own wheel hoe. The steel parts are rough-cut so you will need to file away sharp edges and spray-paint the pieces before bolting them together. A 10-page instruction sheet with photos is included, as are heavy-paper templates to help you get the handle grip shape just right.
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Wood handles, wood spreader bar, and a wheel are not included in this kit. Most any 12" diameter wheel with a 1/2" center bore will do the job.
Availability: I stopped making and selling these kits in 2021. But the good news is that, as of May 2025, Scott Hammerschmidt now makes and sells Whizbang wheel hoe kits. I receive no compensation for kits that Scott sells. They are every bit as good as the kits I once sold. I'm delighted these are available once again! Here is a link to information and ordering: Hammerschmidt Homestead Machine Works
8" Replacement Blade
This tempered spring steel blade is sized and drilled to fit the Planet Whizbang wheel hoe blade arm. It is chamfer-sharpened and ready to go to work. You have to cultivate a lot of miles of garden soil to wear one of these blades out, but it's always good to have a spare on hand.
Availability: Back in Stock. Supply is Limited. Will no longer be made. Watch This Video For Details.
Price $21.00
(Postage paid to the 48 continental State—Ships by USPS First Class).
Wheel Hoe Handles
Specifications and step-by step instructions for making your own handles with the classic Planet Jr. pistol grip can be found in the pdf download below. A jig saw and a drill are the basic tools you need for making your own handles. UPDATE: I now have a YouTube video showing how to make your own wheel hoe handles. CLICK HERE
PDF Specifications & Instructions Download
This 23-page pdf download has all the parts specifications for making an inexpensive Planet Whizbang wheel hoe. It has 51 color photos and numerous illustrations. Purchase with the order button below and a PDF download link will be automatically sent to you.
Price $5.99
Herrick Kimball, bending his last production run of wheel hoe blade arms in his workshop. December 2020.
