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Contractors Tools
Spades, Shovels, Forks
A guide to selecting the correct digging tool for the job
Tools should be selected by using the following stages :- The style of handle
The type and strength of the shaft
Blade style
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Blade Styles 138507 A range of blades are available to cover most tasks, and applications, treaded versions are also available to help with the wear and tear on footwear.
Square Mouth
General purpose contractor’s shovel, popular with the utility sector, ideal for digging and refilling of trenches, shovelling tarmac and mixing concrete
Taper Mouth
A general purpose shovel with tapered blade, traditionally popular in the Midlands, ideal for digging and refilling of trenches, shovelling tarmac and mixing concrete
Round Mouth
An ideal tool for shovelling gravel and other loose materials, the pointed blade gives easier penetration
Trenching
Ideal for narrow trench work such as pipe and cable laying. Often used in conjunction with a cable laying shovel
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Cable Laying
Specially designed for digging trenches for cables, generally used in conjunction with a trenching shovel
Grafting
Designed for heavy work, such as clay digging, with a dished blade and rounded point suitable for the removal of heavy materials
Newcastle Drainer
Traditionally recognised as the most popular draining tool, with a long narrow blade making it perfect for extending trenches in both width and depth. Lugs provide a greater foothold
Draining
A long narrow blade makes this ideal for digging trenches in terms of width and depth, ideal for digging cable, pipe and drain channels
General Service
Traditionally popular in Scotland, a general purpose contractors shovel
Fork
Extra strong prongs with chisel points make this tool ideal fork digging in heavy clay or stony ground
If you cannot find the tool you require please contact your local branch for a quotation.
Size of blade
** For digging close to electric cables, insulated tools should be chosen at all times **
Handle Type
Crutch T-Handle
Fixed with waterproof adhesive and wooden peg to withstand 47Nm torque
Metal YD
Heavy duty hilt fixed to the shaft by 2 rivets
YD
More standard on traditional horticultural tools
PD / PY
Plastic D-Shaped handle, UV stabilised for climate conditions, used mainly on insulated or some open socket shovels
Shaft Styles
Choosing the correct type of shaft is an essential part to gaining optimum performance and life from the product being chosen.
Insulated Solid Fibreglass
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Virtually unbreakable, chemical, oil and water resistant, able to resist electrical currents, built in safety factor due to dual layer of insulating materials
Poly / Fibreglass
These shafts are up to 10 times stronger than timber and 8 times stronger than metal shafts.
They are water, chemical and oil resistant, eliminating shrinking and swelling of the joints that can occur with timber shafts
Solid Socket All Metal Shafts
Up to 5 times stronger than the conventional wooden shaft, the all metal shaft is a popular choice in many trade sectors
Solid Socket Wooden Shafts
Solid Ash shafts fitted to extra long sockets provide extra strength were required, this is a general everyday style of shaft
Wooden Shaft
Ideal for moving of lightweight materials
Blade Size Guide
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Shovel Number
Blade Size
0
9 x 11.5 inch
2
10 x 12.5 inch
4
11 x 13.5 inch
6
12 x 14.5 inch
8
13 x 15.5 inch
10
14 x 16.5 inch
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