How to repair a shovel ? - The history of the shovel

How To Repair A Shovel ?

Without shovel one cannot think of maintaining a garden or any lawn. Every household would have been in possession of a shovel. Sometimes, due to negligence, the handle of the shovels tends to break. The first thing you need to do is fix the handle of the shovel by replacing it with a new one. While it might seem to be very easy to fix a shovel handle, it may not be so. You need to adhere to certain steps in order to it perfectly.More...

 

How To Replace A Shovel Handle ?

How To Replace A Shovel Handle ?

You would have perhaps noticed a cracked shovel handle. Although you can repair it, the best thing would be replace it in order to get the best out of the shovel. There are many people who think that by putting duct tape all around the handle will get it working for some more days. It can, however it would be dangerous to do that. Therefore, it is advisable to replace the handle when you notice any cracks in it.

To replace the handle, first carefully observe the handle. Measure its length and check for its grain track. Most of the older versions of shovels have their heads riveted in place for giving more firmness. The newer versions have screw onto the head.More...

 

 

The History Of The Shovel

The History Of The Shovel

Before automation took over, manual shoveling was the only method known to mankind for carrying out jobs of excavation and construction. As time passed by, this manual shoveling was replaced by steam shovels and then later by hydraulic shovels. More automated tools like hydraulic excavators, backhoes and loaders started becoming famous.

Not only these equipment found their way into the construction industry, they were also extensively used for mining and quarrying of huge materials in industries like steel manufacturing, stevedoring, railroad cars, cargo holds carrying ore, gravels, sand and grains. All these materials were loaded and unloaded using these hydraulic machines.More...