The ash wood of this Atlas shovel handle is tough, shock-absorbing, and strong
Atlas shovel handle made of ash wood, bent model, length 130 cm. A shovel handle is often used together with a concrete shovel, scoop shovel, stable shovel, or a cable shovel. A length of 130 cm is by far the most requested length and is widely used by, among others, in infrastructure and cable installers.
ATLAS shovel handles are made from ash trunk bases, which contain the best wood. Ash wood is tough, shock-absorbing, and strong. The ash wood undergoes two drying processes: during the first drying process, sawn ash wood planks are air-dried. During the second process, the ash wood is redried in a computer-controlled climate chamber. This redrying keeps tools firmly attached to the handle.
An Atlas ash wood shovel handle is bent in boiling water
The ATLAS shovel handles are then bent in boiling water. This allows the wood grain in the handle to bend along with it and prevents the grain from running out of the handle (grain that runs out is weaker). The bending process makes the handle extremely strong.
Finally, the ATLAS shovel handle is waxed with the plant-based Carnauba. This allows the wood to breathe, prevents it from absorbing water or dirt, and helps it retain its beautiful light color. Waxing ensures a longer service life and a pleasantly smooth handle, helping to prevent blisters. Moreover, waxing handles with plant-based wax is better for the environment than using varnish or paraffin.
ATLAS shovel handles are manufactured fully energy-neutral in the Netherlands and are available in various lengths and versions.
