Snow shovel: a few words about its design
If we talk about the design of this tool, it looks like a scoop, but only bigger and wider. The material from which the shovel is made can be of several types: plastic, metal, plywood. But in any case, the winter shovel should be strong, reliable and durable.
Therefore, in addition to the material, it is important to pay attention to its other characteristics. Firstly, let's talk about the ladle. Snow in it should be easy to recruit and fold, and do not stick to the ground. The depth of the bucket should be such as to withstand decent loads. Secondly, often the bucket is equipped with slats. They are designed to protect the tool at the edges from deformations and scrapes.
Third, in addition to the bucket, there should be a comfortable handle. It is desirable that the cutting ends with a specially equipped handle, then the tool will not slide in the hands and provide a reliable grip.
Snow shovel: how to choose it?
Before buying this tool, it is worth knowing several selection rules. In the shop, carefully inspect the shovel. Do not be afraid to experiment - tilt it, hold it in your hands. Next, pay attention to the following parameters:
- Width of the bucket working surface .Talking about what it should be is useless. There are completely different width options. Choose is based on your physical capabilities.
- The length of the cuttings, which is also checked by yourself. To do this, take the instrument in hand and try to wave it. If the body body does not lean forward much from such a swing, then this shovel suits you.
- The convenience of handles is provided by a special rubber pad.
- Work surface shape .If there are ribs on the reverse side, they will significantly improve the slip. And the presence of the sides on the sides will not allow the snow to crumble.
- The bucket slope also has value. It is important that it is fixed at an angle. Thus, it will act as a lever. This will greatly facilitate the work.
- The has a folding spade for snow and a solid one. The first option is to buy only if you need to store it compactly or you need to transport it. In terms of reliability, the second option is better.
- Tool material .As already mentioned, they can be made of plastic, aluminum and typical plywood. The best recognized plastic, as they are light and reliable. In addition, they ensure a long service life.
Note! If you buy a tool, but do not make it yourself, then it's better that it was a snow plastic shovel
A snow shovel with your own hands: how to make it right?
Homemade snow shovels make mostly from plywood. To do this, you need a plywood, 40x50 cm in size, a block about 2 cm thick and 40x7 cm in size, galvanizing( or any flat sheet metal), which should be 50x2, 40x6, 15x2 and 3x3 cm, well, and the shank, it is selected depending on the growthrights.
Begins making a shovel from a bar, in which segments are created. Then plywood is pounded to it. It is important that the number of nails was more than 8 pieces. To ensure that the nails themselves do not "tear" the plywood, they need to be connected through galvanizing. In the center of the bar make a groove for the cuttings. Moreover, one edge of the cut should be cut at an angle of 15-20 degrees.
Attach it from two sides with nails also through galvanizing. At the last stage, the resulting tool is treated with sandpaper( in order to make it smoother).On this wooden shovel for snow is ready! You can safely use it!