Hoe-Garden (Download) Garden Hoes 1 What is a Garden Hoe? Dictionary.com defines a garden hoe as: a long-handled implement having a thin, flat blade usually set transversely, used to break up the surface of the ground, destroy weeds, etc. Source: Dictionary.com Picture: Clip Art 2 History of Garden Hoes Forked sticks were the earliest known […]

Hedgers (Download) HEDGERS 1 What is a Hedger? A type of agricultural or garden tool to use to trim hedges, and plants. Type of hedgers: Stand alone : this type could be either power driven or manual. The power driven uses gasoline or electricity. Tractor mounted : this type is more used for pruning of plants […]

Hedge Shears (Download) Hedge Shears “Power-Lever® Hedge Shears ( FiberComp ®)” Fiskars Lawn And Garden – Browse Products – Fiskers.com. 2011. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/books/summer3.htm> 17 Think Safety Work Safely 18

HandShovels (Download) Hand Shovels highfillperformancegroup.com 1 What is a Shovel Definition: – an implement consisting of a broad blade or scoop attached to a long handle, used for taking up, removing, or throwing loose matter, such as earth, snow, or coal. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/shovel http://www.remlr.com/photos/CES/shoveltypes.jpg 2 History of Shovels Early shovels were discarded ox scapula (or shoulder […]

HandSaws (Download) Handsaw Safety Background A handsaw is a tool used in woodworking and carpentry. Used to cut pieces of wood into different shapes. This is usually done in order to join the pieces together and create a wooden structure or system. They operate by having a series of sharp teeth that are harder than […]

Hand Planes (Download) Hand Planes 1 Hand Planes A hand plane is commonly used in woodworking to make wood flatter, thinner, and smoother. The tool consists of a sharpened edge, or cutting blade, attached to a firm body. The cutter, also referred to as a sole, is set at a fixed angle. This angle, when […]

Hacksaws (Download) HACKSAWS 1 Description A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw with a blade under tension in a frame. Used for cutting materials such as metal or bone. Standard Hacksaws 2 Hand-Held Hacksaws Consists of : metal arch and handle Pins (for attaching a narrow disposable blade) Screw (used to put thin blade under tension) […]

Grinders (Download) Grinders History Fixed grinders have been around for centuries. Originally used for sharpening cutting tools such as knives, swords , and axes. Angle grinders evolved much later and have attachments making it a more versatile tool. Types Bench Grinder Angle Grinder Bench Grinder Used for finer more intricate work. Sharpening chisels and knives. […]

Gradall (Download) Gradall Excavators 1 Introduction to G radalls The Gradall is a type of Hydraulic Excavator that utilizes a rotational, telescoping and titling boom rather than a knuckle boom. The Gradall comes in three main types wheeled on-road, wheeled off-road and tracked. Telescoping Boom Knuckle Boom 2 Uses The Gradall is a fairly versatile […]

Gardening-Shears (Download) Gardening Shears Designs Short handle to be used with one hand. Three designs of hand gardening shears Anvil, bypass, and parrot-beak Anvil shears have one blade that closes onto a flat surface. Tend to crush the stems of the plants being pruned. Bypass shears consist of two blades that pass each other to […]