a second handle attachment for a tool having a handle shaft , such as a shovel , is disclosed . the second handle attachment provides a grip portion that a user may grab so that the shovel may be used without the user bending over . in this manner , back injury and strain is reduced . the second handle attachment provides two clamshell brackets which are bolted into a rigid relationship with the tool &# 39 ; s handle shaft . the attachment also provides a rotating second handle that may be locked into place at any of several angular relationships with the tool handle shaft . the second handle provides a grip portion that is typically covered by a plastic or rubber grip cover . the second handle attachment may be transferred among any type of shovel , rake , snow shovel , hoe or pitch fork . it may be adjusted up or down the handle shaft , to accommodate taller or shorter users . it may be rotated to accommodate right - handed , left - handed or ambidextrous users . a bushing is provided so that the second handle attachment may be used with a light weight rake having a smaller diameter handle shaft , as well as a shovel having a larger diameter handle shaft .