Many modern people who are not involved in building or working with stone may not know what a pick is. The thing is that this item is gradually moving out of use. A pickaxe is usually called a percussion hand tool designed to work with stone, rocks and hard ground. In addition, the pick is great for construction work. With its help, you can easily destroy, for example, old masonry, break the foundation. This is possible thanks to the construction of the pickaxe, which allows you to deliver powerful and destructive blows. The base itself is made of durable metal alloys, so that the tool does not deform or break. The story of what a pick is, a photo and a description are presented in this article.
Pickaxe device
A pickaxe is the simplest device, since it consists of only two elements - a steel base and a handle, usually made of wood or plastic with the use of three-component rubber. In turn, this tool is divided into two types: two-sided pick and one-sided.
Two-sided pickaxe has two absolutely identical spikes on both sides of the working base. Sometimes one part may look like a narrow hoe blade. If you look at such a tool from the profile side, you can see that its base is curved into an arc. Due to the bending, the recoil force during operation with the pickax is reduced, and therefore, the efficiency of use is increased. In turn, a one-sided keel has a working base with one long spike and a rounded or flat butt, which allows you to use it as a hammer. The pickaxe has a straight shape with an extension in one of the ends where the sleeve of the working base is placed, so its gathering is almost impossible.
Pickaxes for construction
Due to the regular reconstruction of urban architecture, the demolition of old buildings and the construction of new ones in their place, the builders realized what a pick was and what invaluable help it could render in dismantling old masonry and plastering the surface. Due to this, construction Kyle gained great popularity.
The main distinguishing feature of a modern pickaxe from its predecessors from other eras is the composition of its handle, made using three-component rubber. This feature provides a more comfortable work with the tool. Picks with a fiberglass handle are also popular, it is based on reinforcing metal and durable plastic. It perfectly dampens vibrations and has a ribbed surface, which prevents slipping in the hand.
How to choose a pickaxe
When purchasing a tool, it is worth paying attention, first of all, to the base material. As a rule, it is made of tool steel. However, in the production of modern picks, newer high-strength materials are often used. It is noteworthy that a keel in this case will cost a little more than a tool made of tool steel. A pickaxe from a well-known manufacturer is distinguished by reliability and quality, so when buying, you should pay attention to where and by which company it is made.
Important characteristics are the size of the file, namely the length of the handle and the width of the base. To carry out repairs in a house or apartment, a small tool is enough. In turn, when working with rocks, they buy picks with a striker up to 60 cm and a handle, which can reach 90 cm.
To date, the use of a pickaxe is not as widespread as it was, for example, a century earlier, when it was actively used by miners, climbers and geologists. But in the construction industry, it is still indispensable.