Due to continuous product development and improvement, Spear & Jackson reserves the rightto modify product design and materials without prior notice.

Neill Tools Ltd, A Spear & Jackson Group Company,Atlas Way, Atlas North, Sheffield S4 7QQ, England.

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SHOVELS & FORKSTOOL GUIDE

opensocketshovels

�Hardwood ash shaft for maximum

strength and comfort in use

�Made from high quality

carbon steel formaximum performance

�Clear polyester powdercoat varnish to protect

against rusting

�Handle secured in socket bya steel nickel plated rivet for

maximum stability

squaremouthAvailable in three sizes 2,

4 and 6. Better known as aballast shovel. Ideal for movinglooser materials such as sand,

gravel or sawdust

westcountryroundmouthA long handled shovel for

general use in sand, shingle orgravel. Head is hardened andtempered to enable use as

digging tool. Originally designedfor the West Country and Wales

crutch TFixed withwaterproof

adhesive andwooden

peg to withstand47Nm* torque

polypropylene PYUV stabilised to

UK climate conditions

handle types

long knobContoured shaftavailable in 48”and 54” lengths.Lacquered for

weatherproofing

irishroundmouthA long handled general purposeshovel for loose materials. Headis hardened and tempered toenable use as a digging tool.

Originally designed foruse in Ireland

Closerview ofsocket

* Newton meters pressure - The ability to withstand an applied pressure beforethe seal between two surfaces is broken causing rotation

�Unique streamlined shaftcontoured to comfortably

fit the hand

�Automatically rotary

welded to ensure perfectalignment of weld formaximum strength

�Epoxy coated heads forreduced soil adhesion

�Made from carbon

/manganese steel formaximum performance

tubularsteel

shovels

Why are SPEAR & JACKSON the choiceof Civil Engineers, Local Authorities andNational Utilities? Quite simply becauseof the gruelling and arduous conditionsin which SPEAR & JACKSON tools arecontinually put to the test. They arerenowned for their durability, comfort,balance and ease of use.

metalYDHeavy duty hilt

handle type

squaremouthGeneral purpose contractors’

shovel for digging out andrefilling trenches, mixing

concrete and moving tarmac

tapermouthGeneral purpose

shovel with tapered blade.Traditionally popular in

the Midlands

trenchingA general trench digging shovel,ideal for digging narrow trenches

for pipes and cables

cable layingSpecially designed for diggingtrenches for cables. Generally

used in conjunction with atrenching shovel

SPEAR & JACKSON are thebrand leader in Tubular

Steel Shovels - preferred inall trade sectors

Designed formaximum strength

Our unique method ofmanufacture ensures astrong, comfortable tool

roundmouthPointed blade gives easierpenetration in use. Ideal forshovelling gravel and other

loose materials

graftingSpecially designed for clay

digging or heavy work (grafting).With dished blade and rounded

point suitable for removalof heavy materials

newcastledrainingAvailable in 14” or 16”. Traditionallyrecognised as the finest drainingtool available. The long narrow

blade makes it perfect forextending trenches in terms of

width and particularly depth. Lugsprovide greater foothold

drainingLike the Newcastle but without

the lugs. Has a long narrowblade making this ideal for

digging trenches in terms ofwidth and depth. Particularly

useful for digging cable,pipe and drain channels

trenchingforkHeavy duty clay or trenching fork,extra strong square prongs with

chisel points making it ideal for usein heavy clay or stony ground.

Lightweight version also available

�Fibreglass Shaft Construction

A fibreglass tube consisting ofover 5 million parallel fibreglass

strands. Each strand ispre-stressed then coated with aspecial epoxy resin. Curing is bymeans of a microwave oven

�Extra long sockets to give

added strength

�Epoxy coated heads forreduced soil adhesion

�Made from carbon

/manganese steel formaximum strength

fibreglassshovels

SPEAR & JACKSON fibreglass shafts possessrare physical qualities which make themvirtually indestructible. They are thereforesuitable for use where particularly arduousand extreme conditions are likely to beencountered.

metalYDHeavy duty hilt.

Fixed to the shaftby 2 rivets

handle type

squaremouthAvailable in two sizes 000 and 2.General purpose contractors’

shovel. Very popular with the utilitysector. Ideal for digging and refilling

trenches, shovelling tarmacand mixing concrete

tapermouthGeneral purpose

shovel with tapered blade.Traditionally popular

in the Midlands

trenchingIdeal for narrow trench work likepipe and cable laying. Often used

in conjunction with a cablelaying shovel

cable layingSpecially designed for diggingtrenches for cables. Generallyused in conjunction with the

trenching shovel

PHYSICAL QUALITIESOF FIBREGLASS

• Up to 10 times stronger than timber

• Up to 8 times stronger than steel

• Stiffness falls between timber and steel,giving adequate vibration and

shock damping properties

• Water resistant, eliminating loose joints fromswelling and shrinking

• Oil and chemical resistant

• Assists resistance to electrical conduction

roundmouthAn ideal tool for shovellingloose materials such as

gravel. The pointed bladegives easier penetration

graftingSpecifically designed for heavywork (grafting), such as clay

digging. With dished blade androunded point suitable for removal

of heavy materials

newcastledrainingTraditionally recognised as the

finest draining tool available. Thelong narrow blade makes it perfectfor extending trenches in terms of

width and depth. Lugs providegreater foothold

drainingA long narrow blade makes this

ideal for digging trenches in termsof width and depth. Useful

for digging cable, pipeand drain channels

contractors’ forkExtra strong square prongs withthe chisel points makes this toolideal for digging in heavy clay or

stony ground

�Heat treated and temperedto give quality performance

and long life

generalserviceTraditionally popular in Scotland.

A general purposecontractors’ shovel

�Linished to remove any sharp edges

for a comfortable smooth finish

�Riveted a minimum 3 times for

added strength

�Epoxy coated heads forreduced soil adhesion

�Heat treated and temperedto give quality performance

and long life

strappedshovels

generalserviceTreaded generalpurpose shovel.

traditionally popularin Scotland

Strapped for extra strengthand maximum durability

�Made from carbon

/manganese steel formaximum strength

crutchTFixed withwaterproof

adhesive andwooden

peg to withstand47Nm* torque

handle types

* Newton meters pressure -The ability to withstand an

applied pressure before theseal between two surfacesis broken causing rotation

CONTROL PROCEDURES & TESTSYOUR ASSURANCE OF QUALITY.Our products are manufactured and finished to the highestpossible standards to ensure a comfortable and durable tool.The company conforms to the major national and internationalquality standard BS EN ISO 9002: 1994

�Durable hardwood ash shaft

for maximum strengthand comfort in use

Trials using this timber producean average 138kg breaking

strain which is over double therequirement of BS3388

(BS3388 - British standard covering the manufactureof Spades, Forks and Shovels)

�Extra long sockets give added

strength at the tool’spotentionally weakest point

�Made from carbon/magnanese steel formaximum strength

�Epoxy coated heads forreduced soil adhesion

�Heat treated and temperedto give quality performance

and long life

solidsocketshovels

SPEAR & JACKSON has been manufacturingsuperior tools for contractors for over 200years. Investment in production processesand the use of quality materials ensuresreliability, durability and value for money

crutchTFixed with waterproofadhesive and wooden

peg to withstand47Nm* torque

metalYDHeavy duty hilt

Fixed to the shaftby 2 rivets

handle types

* Newton meters pressure - The ability towithstand an applied pressure before the

seal between two surfaces isbroken causing rotation

squaremouthAvailable in two sizes 000and 2. General purpose

contractors’ shoveldesigned for shovelling out

and refilling trenches,mixing concrete and

moving tarmac

tapermouthGeneral purpose shovel

with tapered bladetraditionally popular in theMidlands. Designed for

shovelling tarmac, mixingconcrete and clearingand refilling trenches

trenchingA general trenching shovel

ideal for narrow trenchwork such as pipe and

cable laying

cable layingSpecifically designed for

digging trenches forcables. Generally used in

conjunction with thetrenching shovel

�Ultimate Strength

& Durabilty:Oil, chemical and waterresistant polyfibre shafts

�Comfort:

All shovels are treaded

insulatedshovels

Testing Standards• Conforms to Britsh standard BS8020:2002

for working on or near conductor railway systems

• Individually tested to 10,000 volts

• Guaranteed to 1,000 volts

• Includes individual Certificate of Conformity

• Each tool marked with Neill Tools’ nameand unique traceability number

PYUV stabilised to UKclimate conditions

handle type

�Safety:

Two layers of insulatingmaterial - when yellow material

shows through, it warns the userthat the tool needs replacing

�

Safety:Integrated hand stop to

prevent the hand slipping ontothe forged head

�

Safety:Rounder corners reduce

risk of damage topipes and cables

�Strong, lightweight

& durable:Oil, chemical and waterresistant polyfibre shafts

�Increased strength:One piece manganese

steel head

fibreliteshovels

A range of lightweight professional shovelsdesigned to reduce the risk of personalinjury when working near live cables

squaremouthGeneral purpose

contractors’ shovel. Verypopular with the utilitysector. Ideal for diggingand refilling trenches,

shovelling tarmacand mixing concrete

tapermouthGeneral purpose

shovel with tapered blade.Traditionally popular

in the Midlands

trenchingIdeal for narrow trench

work like pipe andcable laying. Often used

in conjunction with acable laying shovel

cable layingSpecially designed fordigging trenches forcables. Generally

used in conjunctionwith the trenching shovel

newcastledrainingTraditionally recognisedas the finest draining

tool available. The longnarrow blade makes

it perfect for extendingtrenches in terms or

width and depth. Lugsprovide greater foothold

contractors’ forkExtra strong square

prongs with the chiselpoints makes this tool

ideal for digging in heavyclay or stony ground

generalserviceTraditionally popular

in Scotland.A general purposecontractors’ shovel

squaremouthGeneral purpose

contractors’ shovel. Verypopular with the utilitysector. Ideal for diggingand refilling trenches,

shovelling tarmacand mixing concrete

tapermouthGeneral purpose

shovel with tapered blade.Traditionally popular

in the Midlands

trenchingIdeal for narrow trench

work like pipe andcable laying. Often used

in conjunction with acable laying shovel

cable layingSpecially designed fordigging trenches for

cables. Generally usedin conjunction with

the trenching shovel

newcastledrainingTraditionally recognisedas the finest draining

tool available. The longnarrow blade makes

it perfect for extendingtrenches in terms or

width and depth. Lugsprovide greater foothold

contractors’ forkExtra strong square

prongs with the chiselpoints makes this tool

ideal for digging in heavyclay or stony ground

generalserviceTraditionally popular

in Scotland.A general purposecontractors’ shovel

�Safety:

The shaft has insulatingproperties and the shorter

socket makes it easier to avoidtouching metal whilst in use,thereby increasing safety

In potentially dangerousapplications the shorter socket

allows the user to hold thefibreglass shaft to avoid the risk

of electric shocks from thesteel socket

�

Reduced risk of damage:To pipe and cables,due to the shovels’rounded corners

metalYDHeavy duty hilt,fixed to the shaft

by 2 rivets

handle type

Certificate of conformity

2001