Digging shovel POLET 1/4 000, hardened and polished, flat step, with fiber handle 110 cm

Digging shovel POLET, Drents model with socket position 1/4 bent and blade size 000, complete with a hollow fiberglass T-handle 95 cm long and a plastic grip. The bright polished blade is hardened, has a sharp cutting edge and is fitted with a straight flat step. Thanks to the step, footwear is not damaged.

Explanation of socket position

The socket angle indicates the angle relative to the blade. The higher the socket angle, the more inclined the socket is. This determines whether a shovel or spade is designed for thrusting or for 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 relative to the blade.

1/4: the socket is bent up by 35 mm, for example for digging shovels

1/2: the socket is bent up 55 mm, for example for scoop shovels and concrete shovels

3/4: the socket is bent up 70cm, for example on scoop shovels and deep shovels

Explanation of blade width

In the past there were blade widths that ran from number 2 down to 0, with 2 being the largest. Over time the blades had to be made smaller because of working conditions, and smaller sizes were introduced.

The blade sizes for shovels and spades range from large to small: 2 – 1 – 0 – 00 – 000

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