What is a round point shovel?

The round point shovel is a versatile gardening tool. The shovel blade is slightly curved for charging and the end is round, often curved to the point in the middle. The edges of the blade are beveled to cut the lipat into dirt and the long handle can be made of wood or glass fibers. Some shovels have a d-top at the top, which makes maneuvering easier. Sharp edges cause these shovels to be useful for cutting into sod or root material and their shape similar to a bowl allows them to lift and move plants from the soil. The resistant shovel with a round point can even be used as a hammer or divided the compacted soil. Small shovel with round point or Trowel is useful for weeds, digging small holes and transplantation of small plants.

It is important to consider the quality of buying a new shovel, as shovels with poor quality shovels can bend, break or cause more loading of the user's back.The blade of high quality shovels of the round point is made of a single piece of steel and is not made of stamp of steel that can bend. The upper part of the blade should be flat, so it is more convenient to enter. The part of the blade that connects to the handle called Tang should be long and firmly attached to the handle to prevent these parts from separating. The handle should be made of ash, hickory or glass fibers and the length of the handle should be comfortable for the height and strength of the user.

well maintained shovel can take many years. Glass fiber handles are water resistant and weather, but wood mounts require special care. BRZ on any surface applied by the manufacturer and once or twice a year wipe the oil handle and prevent it from splitting. The shovel blade of the round point should be thoroughly cleaned after each use and is allowed to dry completely before storage to prevent rust. Wash all dirt with water and put any stiff mud. Apply olEJ on the metal parts of the shovel to prevent rust during winter storage.