Scoop shovel ATLAS 3/4 0 hardened, with ATLAS shovel handle 130 cm bent

Bats or sand shovel Dutch model with blade size 0 and long ash wood Atlas handle.

Scoop shovel ATLAS Dutch model with socket position 3/4 upturned and blade size 0, delivered complete with ATLAS shovel handle length 130 cm.

The ATLAS shovel handle is made from ash wood butt sections, which contain the best wood. Ash wood is tough, shock-absorbing and strong. The ash wood has been computer-controlled re-dried in a climate chamber. As a result the handle does not shrink, the tool remains firmly fixed to the handle and the through-mount T-grip can be pressed onto the handle without glue or a staple.

ATLAS handles are bent in boiling water. This causes the wood grain or fibre in the handle to bend along and prevents the grain from running out of the handle. The bending process makes the handle extremely strong. In addition, the ATLAS handle is waxed with plant-based Carnauba wax, which ensures a longer lifespan and a pleasant, 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 slanted the socket. This determines whether a shovel or spade is designed for thrusting 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 with the blade
1/4: the socket is bent up 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 with scoop shovels and deep shovels

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

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

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