TYPES OF SHOVELS AND ITS USES TYPES OF SHOVELS AND ITS USES
What is a Shovel ? ď ˝
Shovel is a hand tool. It is generally used to dig and move soil and other similar material. This is a flattened area used to rest foot in order to add extra force while working.
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Shovel is a construction equipment whose purpose is to excavate the earth and load it into the trucks or other pull equipment waiting nearby.
TYPES OF SHOVELS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Spade Shovel Scoop Snow Shovel Trenching Shovel
Spade Shovel ď ˝
A spade is common garden tool.
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Spade has triangular points and it is designed to dig hard ground that need as good amount of force.
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The angled shovel blade makes it efficient for digging. But it is better used for lifting sod, edging lawns and beds.
Scoop Shovel
Scoop shovel
It has a cupped shape with a square edge able to scoop up dirt or other loose material
They cannot be used where force is needed.
Scoop shovel is a hand tool for lifting loose material. Consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle.
It is a tool for digging, lifting and moving bulk material, such as soil,coal,snow,sand etc.
Snow Shovel
Snow Shovel
These have wide blades that do not have ridges and that curve upward to help lift snow.
Some snow shovels have blades with sides too that are used for digging and pushing snow.
Removing snow with a snow shovel has health risks. but can also have significant health benefits when the snow shovel is used correctly.
Trenching Shovel
The trench shovels have long thin blades with typically pronounced upturned side flanges.
It is used for digging and clearing trenches.
It’s important to note that trenching shovels are not great for digging because the shovel’s narrow width prevents you from planting your foot on the blade and pushing the shovel into the ground
WHO I AM…
• Paul Woodard Timmins is a Vice President at the bucket shop group which is located in Timmins, Ontario and specializes in rebuilding and manufacturing industry. • Today I have tell you about Types Of Shovels and Its Uses.