The world of wooden handles<\/strong> is much more varied than we usually think. As a matter of fact, the intended use<\/strong> is an important factor to consider before choosing which wooden handles to use for tool making.<\/p>\n In our production, we can identify three macro destinations of use, which correspond to the three lines that Foppoli Bramin has developed over the years based on our knowhow and experience: agricultural, building or construction, as well as forestry.<\/strong><\/p>\n However, within these categories there are differences among the different tools and utensils. Consequently, based on the type of tool, you need to choose the most suitable wooden handle. Let’s have a look.<\/p>\n Hammers, blacksmith\u2019s hammers, carpenter\u2019s hammers, sledgehammers, axes, adzes, adzes and German axes and picks.<\/strong><\/p>\n All of these tools require wooden handles capable of withstanding shock and impact<\/strong>, and the reason is obvious.<\/p>\n A hammer, for example, can be used in the construction sector or for hobbyists, DIY or home improvement, however it will necessarily be used with great force and beaten on wooden planks, nails, bricks, drywall and other materials. This also applies to the pickaxe, which could even be used against more or less hard and more or less brittle rocks, and also applies to adzes and tools used in the forest for work with trees and splitting wood.<\/p>\n Clearly, all wooden handles<\/strong> for these tools must be able to withstand shock or impact \u2013 the work force of the material against the metal part of the hammer also propagates in the wooden handle \u2013 and should not break or be damaged. Brooms, pitchforks, rakes, hoes.<\/strong><\/p>\n This type of tool does not involve violent use, contrary to what happens, for example, to hammers and other tools used to beat, fix or break.<\/p>\n In a nutshell, this category of tools requires light and handy wooden handles<\/strong>, capable of supporting the work and movement of those who use them without weighing on them excessively. Quite often, tools such as brooms, pitchforks and rakes are used for longer periods of time, so it is more important that the wooden handle is light and flexible, rather than resistant.<\/p>\n An exception can be made for the wooden handles for small or short hoes<\/strong>, which must be a little more resistant than those of the brooms. However, in any case, they must not be excessively heavy in order not to tire the user and above all to allow the possibility of doing a good job with the right amount of force. The small hoe, moreover, is used for finer and more delicate works than those in which large hoes and spades are used.<\/p>\n Once again, when you choose wooden handles for agricultural and hobby tools, check the materials and the choices made by the manufacturer in terms of lightness and flexibility.<\/p>\n Pickaroons, spades, shovels.<\/strong><\/p>\n We come to the last type of tools and equipment with wooden handles, those used to push and then pull and lift \u2013 here, we are talking about specific spades and shovels, built to lift earth, stones, rubble, and materials of all kinds.<\/p>\n The wooden handles of these tools must therefore have at least two characteristics. They must be resistant to shock and the weight of the material raised and be sufficiently light and flexible to favor the user\u2019s strength work.<\/p>\n For different reasons, the pickaroon (for pulling logs) also belongs to this category \u2013 in this case, the wooden handle must be resistant but also ergonomic in order not to slip and to allow the user not to lose their grip.<\/p>\n A wooden handle is unique, and no two are akin \u2013 before choosing a wooden handle, carefully asses and consider the intended use and always contact producers who can advise you with professionalism. <\/p>\n
\nEach handle is different \u2013 in order to choose the most suitable handle for the manufacturing of tools of all kinds, at least three aspects must be assessed in advance:<\/p>\n\n
\nType 1 – Wooden handles with strong impact resistance<\/h3>\n
\nThese are wooden handles<\/strong> that must provide great support to the metal part of the tool, which alone cannot withstand the shocks to which it is subjected.
\nTherefore, when you choose wooden handles for tools in the building and forest sector, check that the manufacturer has chosen the best materials and processes for the purpose and use.<\/p>\nType 2 – Wooden handles with lightness and comfort<\/h3>\n
\nType 3 – Wooden handles push and pull capacity<\/h3>\n
Wrapping up<\/h3>\n
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