Whether it's called a SharpShooter Shovel, a Tile Spade, Drainage Shovel, or Transplanting Spade, this tool is ideal for digging a narrow trench, or transplanting deep-rooted shrubs and perennials. Perhaps they got the name SharpShooter long ago because their narrow blades looked like the bayonets of soldier's rifles when laborers walked to work with them resting on their shoulders.
How to use a sharp shooter shovel?
- Narrow drain spade with rounded tip for digging precise holes
- 14-gauge steel blade for strength and durability with heavy duty digging jobs
- 16-in blade depth is used for transplanting shrubs, rose bushes and small trees
What is the proper use of shovel?
Why is the size and shape of the blade important?
- Use triangular or round blades with long handles for sand and dry earth.
- Use square blades with short handles for coarse-grained materials such as gravel, coal, or ore.
- Use a smaller blade (shovel heads) to minimize the weight of material when lifting.
What is the sharp part of a shovel called?
Types of Shovels Explained in Detail
- Digging. Shovels meant for digging have a somewhat sharp blade that can cut through soil and other materials.
- Square. Square diggers have a blade with a flat end, rather than pointed. ...
- Pointed. Pointed diggers have blades that come to a point at the end. ...
- Round. ...
- Edging. ...
- Mini or Handheld. ...
- Post Hole. ...
- Power. ...
- Scoop or Snow. ...
- Tree Planting. ...
What does sharpshooter stand for?
SS stands for Sharpshooter. Suggest new definition. This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Military and Government. Slang/chat, popular culture. Business, finance, etc. See other definitions of SS. Other Resources:
What is a sharp shooter shovel?
What is a tile shovel?
What is a 9" blade?
Why is it called a sharpshooter shovel?
What are 3 types of shovels?
- Edging Shovel. This shovel is specifically designed to create neat edges around lawns or borders, creating a clean definitive edge. ...
- Trench Shovel. ...
- Flat Shovel. ...
- Tree-Planting Shovel. ...
- Power Shovel. ...
- Post Hole Shovel. ...
- Handheld Shovel. ...
- Root Shovel.
How long is a sharpshooter shovel?
| Weight (lbs) | 12.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Handle Length | 63-1/2" |
| Length Depth | 78" |
| Blade Length | 14-1/2" |
| Style Description | Shovel |
What type of shovel is best for digging?
- Fiskars Digging Shovel. This Fiskars Digging Shovel is ideal for digging in tough soil. ...
- Bond Mini D-Handle Shovel. ...
- True Temper D-Grip Digging Shovel. ...
- BLACK+DECKER D-Handle Mini Garden Shovel. ...
- Bully Tools Round Point Shovel. ...
- Seymour Handle Notched Super Shovel.
What is a pony shovel?
What Is a Number 2 shovel?
| SHOVEL SIZE NUMBER | WIDTH (in.) | WIDTH (cm.) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 22.90 |
| 3 | 11 | 28.50 |
| 4 | 12 | 30.48 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 34.29 |
How do you sharpen a sharpshooter with a shovel?
- 1) Clean off any caked on dirt from the shovel with a wire brush.
- 2) Get a good grip on the shovel. ...
- 3) You will need to use a file, coarse abrasive stone or handheld grinder.
- 4) Use the angle that is already on your shovel or spade as a guide.
What is a trench shovel?
What is a clean out shovel used for?
What shovel is best for gravel?
Do I need a trenching shovel?
What is a plumbers shovel?
What is a sharp shooter shovel?
The name "sharp shooter shovel" is a little more fuzzy in origin. The common belief is that back in days of old, the crew of drainage installers would angle their spades up on their shoulders while walking to the job site - like a soldier marching with a rifle.
What is a tile shovel?
This style is also called a Tile Shovel, or a Transplanting Spade. It is only used for digging, though you can lift a little soil up and out of holes or trenches with it. Digging - The narrow round point is great for penetrating sod, hard soil, and dirt with rocks.
What is a 9" blade?
The 9" wide hollow-back blade (shovel head) is formed from one piece of thick 14 gauge carbon steel. It features rolled back steps for secure contact with your foot. The professional grade handle has a thick fiberglass outer tube, with a solid fiberglass core in the critical lower area where head and handle connect.
