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Description
A tool comprising an iron blade in the
form of a triangular scoop clearly curved
to the sides with steel at the
point; this is fixed in its broader part to
a wooden handle with which forms an
acute angle. The traditional triangular
hoe has a wooden handle fixed
directly to the eye of the scoop and is
held by small iron pieces (wedges).
Size
Handle 62.5 cm, triangular blade 33
cm at the base and 33 cm high in traditional
tools. Triangular hoes today,
have a slightly longer handle and a
smaller blade.
Approximate weight
1.7 kg.
Materials of the parts
Wooden handle (normally wild olive,
Olea europaea) and steeled iron
blade.
Use
It is used to remove soil and rubble
when clearing a wall collapse and for
filling two-handled baskets.
Ways of using it
This tool is used with two hands. The
drystone mason faces the pile of
material, places the basket slightly
inclined between his legs and, leaning
on them, pulls the triangular hoe
to pick up the earth or gravel and fill
the basket.
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