Adapter for fiberglass tool handles and other fiberglass connections

An adapter for connecting a tool head to a fiberglass tool handle and for making other attachments to fiberglass members in which the tool head or other member has an opening in which the end of the handle or the like is inserted, said adapter comprising a closed cap dimensioned to fit closely over the end of said handle, a pair of adapter sections having a combined exterior formed substantially complementarily to the interior of said tool head opening, said adapter sections being mounted in overlying relationship to said cap and in engagement with the adjacent exterior of said handle so that said handle portion and cap are substantially completely enclosed by said adapter sections, each of said adapter sections having a recess formed complementarily to and adapted to fit around one end of said cap, the depth of said recess being substantially equal to the wall thickness of said cap, said cap having greater compressive strength than said handle to prevent damage to the end of said handle by excessive compressive force directed against it during assembly or use, said cap also acting as a guide to provide proper alignment of said adapter sections and tool head with respect to said handle.