How to choose and use a bayonet shovel

Application

The field of application of shovels is so extensive that it will take several hours to list the possible ways of application. Despite the fact that in childhood many of us saw the use of only one (maximum two) types of shovels, different types of blades are suitable for different agricultural work, that is, the working part of the tool. Shovel bayonet rectangular - directly used in gardening.

She has a rectangular blade, and at the end of the handle there is a special handle for a more comfortable grip. A garden shovel of this type is suitable for all types of work, especially if it is well sharpened. The material for the fabric is rail steel. Although recently, the titanium variety has been gaining popularity, since it is somewhat lighter.

A shortened bayonet shovel has gained great popularity among motorists, since it does not take much time. Also great for people with short stature - the length of the handle allows you to use it without harming your back and muscles. Just like the blade for the rectangular shovel, rail steel or titanium mix is ​​used to make the shovel bucket.

A telescopic shovel is essentially a hybrid between a short and a regular shovel. Due to the fact that the length of the cutting can be adjusted in the process, it will suit people of different heights. The telescopic shovel is suitable for working in hard, clay soil, cutting roots, digging trenches and shaping beds. That is, it is designed to perform all types of gardening and construction work.The shape of the blade is selected depending on the type of soil to be processed. So, for loose or sandy soil, it is more convenient to use a rectangular bucket, while for hard, clay soil, it is better to work with a rounded blade.

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How to make

In the age of progressive development of science and technology, it is not so difficult to assemble a shovel yourself. There is no need to look for material, carry it to the forge, wait until the cloth is forged according to your wishes. You just need to go to the nearest gardening store and pick up the ingredients. You can purchase both ready-made shovels and individual parts. For example, a bayonet shovel without a handle is sold in any part of the world.

Required material

The material of the shovel blade plays a key role in how easy it will be for you to work. One of the most important factors is the tendency to rust. Agree, if a few weeks after the purchase the canvas becomes covered with rust, this will not only complicate the work, but also make you think about the money wasted “to the wind”.

The most popular material for manufacturing is rail steel.Despite the fact that such a tool will be heavy, it will serve you for many years, especially if the steel is of high quality. Steel retains the strength of the plate for a long time (that is, the blade will not burst out of the blue). When choosing a bucket in the store, be guided by the sound - good steel rings on impact.

The next most popular material is titanium blend. It is the titanium base of the material that allows you to reduce the weight of the tool and its adhesive properties in contact with the ground. Buckets made from this material are generally free of bends. Of the obvious disadvantages - the canvas does not bend, therefore, with great effort, it can burst.

The last material on the list is stainless steel. In addition to its increased resistance to rust, stainless steel is also a stainless steel, which is more durable in comparison with low-carbon steel. The increased strength allows the tool to be used longer in the work without worrying about unscheduled blade changes.

Bucket shape selection

The shape of the bucket is the next important point after determining the material from which it is made. The surface of the canvas must be smooth, without visible flaws, chips and cracks.

Conventional shovel buckets are rectangular in shape, preferably used for sand, fine gravel, that is, bulk materials. An irreplaceable assistant in the preparation of fertilizer or concrete mixtures. The bayonet blade is flat with steps to prevent soil build-up. Ideal for digging the ground, digging the ground in the fall or when the ground is humid.

The snow bucket is similar to the shovel bucket, but at the same time it has a greater number of steps and depth. The bucket for tourist shovels has rounded edges, in relation to the handle is at an angle of 45 degrees. Such a shovel is convenient for clearing a place, digging small trenches, holes, holes.

Handle length and handle material

The shank of the shovel affects productivity and work comfort. The main criterion for choosing a cutting is its height. When choosing, be guided by the fact that the stalk should be 10 cm lower than your shoulder or elbow bend.

Wood is the most common material for making cuttings. Be sure to make sure that there are no cracks, knots, chips on the wooden handle that can hurt you. Pine, acacia, oak or larch are commonly used. Plastic is no less popular, but more fragile than wood. Plastic cuttings are much lighter, but they are not suitable for many jobs with hard materials.

Steel is the choice for physically strong people. Such a stalk is not easy to break, but at the same time it will be much more difficult to cope with it. The handle, or the top of the handle, is an optional element, but it makes the work much easier. There are D-shaped, round and triangular shapes. Its main purpose is to negate the rotation of the shovel during operation, that is, when digging a hole and throwing the earth, you will not worry about the handle turning over and the earth spilling out back into the hole. The handle also helps direct physical effort, especially when working with hard ground or clay. The material for the manufacture is the most diverse - steel, wood, plastic.

It is best to choose wooden handles: hands will not stick to them, the likelihood of chipping or breakage decreases, you can work at any temperature. As you can see, collecting your own shovel is a snap. The main thing is to decide on the scope of work, purchase components and in a few minutes assemble them into a ready-made tool for processing a backyard or construction work. This option will allow you to maximize the parameters of the shovel for yourself, and this, in turn, will significantly increase productivity and pleasure from work.

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