Abstract: A broom having a handle with a threaded end and a broom head connected to the handle which includes a generally cylindrical sleeve made of plastic having a first end which defines an open surface extending axially therethrough and a second end which defines a forward threaded open surface partially extending axially through the second end in communication with the open surface of the first end and further defines an open keyed surface of a predetermined configuration axially extending from the forward threaded open surface through a remainder of the second end, wherein the open surfaces of the first end and forward threaded open surface are configured to receive the threaded end of the handle and wherein the sleeve is employed in a method for winding a broom head which includes mating the sleeve to a shaft having a portion of an outer diameter of a size to be received within the open surface of the first end and a keyed end portion of an outer configuration to be complimentary received within the keyed surfac

Abstract: Apparatus for the manufacture of circular wreaths, such as Christmas wreaths, is adapted for making either single-faced or double-faced wreaths, utilizing either artificial or natural wrapping materials.Disclosed is an apparatus or machine for securing facing materials to an elongated, straight wire core to form a wreath section capable of being joined end to end with other similar sections in a separate, subsequent assembly operation to produce a circular wreath of selected diameter. The machine includes means for feeding a wire core in the direction of its length, while imparting intermittent rotational movement thereto about its own axis, with each such movement being on the order of approximately 180.degree. of angular travel about the core axis. The opposite sides of the core are thus alternately presented to the operator for positioning of the wreath facing material in longitudinal contact with the core.