Drenthe model shovel with blade size 000 and strongly bent Atlas gooseneck shovel handle
ATLAS DIAMANT digging shovel, Drenthe model with socket angle 1/4 bent and blade size 000, complete with a strongly bent gooseneck shovel handle in a length of 100 cm, fitted with a through-mount T-grip. The polished blade is hardened and has a sharp edge.
The ESSEN ATLAS gooseneck shovel handle is made from ash tree trunk sections, which contain the best wood. Ash wood is tough, shock-absorbing, and strong. The ash wood is computer-controlled re-dried in a climate chamber. As a result, the handle does not shrink, tools stay firmly attached to the handle, and the through-mount T-grip can be pressed onto the handle without glue or a staple. In addition, the ATLAS handle is waxed with the plant-based Carnauba, which ensures a longer service life and a pleasantly smooth handle, preventing blisters.
Explanation of socket angle
The socket angle indicates the angle relative to the blade. The higher the socket angle, the more angled the socket is. This determines whether a shovel is designed for digging or scooping. The socket angle is measured from the ground to the socket when the blade lies flat on the ground.
Straight: the handle is almost straight to the blade
1/4: the socket is bent 35 mm, for example for digging shovels
1/2: the socket is bent 55 mm, for example for scoop shovels and concrete shovels
3/4: the socket is bent 70cm, for example for scoop shovels and deep shovels
Explanation of blade width
In the past, there were blade widths ranging from number 2 to 0, with 2 being the largest. Over time, the blades had to become smaller due to working conditions, and smaller sizes were introduced.
The blade sizes for shovels and spades are, from large to small: 2 – 1 – 0 – 00 – 000
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