What is Shovel?
A shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand, or ore. Most shovels are hand tools consisting of a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of sheet steel or hard plastics and are very strong.
Shovel Prices In South Africa
Square Mouth Shovel Steel Shaft
R319.00
Lasher Tools – Carbon Steel Round Nose Open Socket Shovel
R275.00
Round Nose Shovel Steel Shaft
R334.00
What type of shovel is best for digging?
Square digging shovels are useful for edging, transplanting shrubs and perennials, and trenching. Tools with a pointed tip are great for breaking up hard-packed soil, while round tips are ideal for softer soil and transplanting. Trenching shovels have long, narrow blades that come to a slight point.
What is a standard shovel?
The standard handle length on shovels is 48”. If you’re tall, try to get one with a 54” handle. The longer tool will provide more leverage and reduce back strain. Shovels vary widely in the lift, the angle formed between the handle and the ground when the head is placed flat on the ground.
How many types of shovels are there?
Often confused with spades, all the different types of shovels are actually concave tool that usually has a curved tip and a board blade. They’re great pieces of equipment to move materials and dig dirt, mulch, or snow.
What is the easiest way to dig up grass?
You can dig up your lawn manually with a flat shovel or mechanically using a motorized sod cutter or rototiller. If you have a small lawn, strong arm muscles, and a free afternoon, a shovel may suffice. For larger lawns, a motorized sod cutter or tiller is the way to go.