Handles

alan peacock · Post by **alan peacock** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:42 pm

Why is it that in the USA shovels spades etc. do not have 'T' handles

as in the UK? surely it is much easier with a handle. Also the brown

paper bags in supermarkets would be much easier to carry with handles.

If you can give a handle to a CB radio user why not the above?

Alan [BAFFLED BRIT !]

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:47 pm

alan peacock wrote: Why is it that in the USA shovels spades etc. do not have 'T' handles

as in the UK? surely it is much easier with a handle. Also the brown

paper bags in supermarkets would be much easier to carry with handles.

If you can give a handle to a CB radio user why not the above?

Alan [BAFFLED BRIT !]

I am sure someone can handle this for you hehehehehehe

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:52 pm

Good post Alan:driving:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:53 pm

minks wrote: I am sure someone can handle this for you hehehehehehe

:wah: Very funny, I like it!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:16 pm

Far Rider wrote: We in america enjoy long handle tools, it increases the lever arm and decreases the work involved, thus increasing productivity.... work smarter not harder!

Paperbags without handles are cheaper... actually its a method to discourage the use of paper sacks... plastics cheaper and stronger and the handles are holes instead of more paper...

:D

Well that about handles it.

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:16 pm

alan peacock wrote: Why is it that in the USA shovels spades etc. do not have 'T' handles

as in the UK? surely it is much easier with a handle. Also the brown

paper bags in supermarkets would be much easier to carry with handles.

If you can give a handle to a CB radio user why not the above?

Alan [BAFFLED BRIT !]

Actually it's a matter of choice. I have shovels & spades both with & without handles. Sometimes I use the handled tools when/as it suits the situation, like in a "loading" motion, from one place to another. I use the long non handle tools like when "digging" a hole in the dirt. Again, it's a matter of personal preference.

(Oh yeah, welcome to FG)

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:17 pm

minks wrote: Well that about handles it.

You ever thought of going into comedy Minks?

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:24 pm

And the ' Love Handles':-4

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:46 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: You ever thought of going into comedy Minks?

Noooo the fear of being Boo'd petrifies me ahahahahaha

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:05 pm

Far Rider wrote: Ah...the grocery question....

paper or plastic?

well which is it FG?

Plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaastic

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:31 pm

Well, in America a handle is a name, like Chonsigirl!

*I prefer paper, you can recycle it*

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:00 pm

I had a bottle of red sauce break all over everything else in the bag because the paper bag handle broke

Wouldnt a t handle on a shovel get in the way of your hip ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:16 pm

I think it will be ok Arnold

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:18 pm

minks wrote: Noooo the fear of being Boo'd petrifies me ahahahahaha

That would be terrible wouldnt it ?

Standing on a stage with a spotlight on you and a room full of strangers yelling at you. :-3

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:18 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: I think we Brits are the only ones in the world that use shovels with handles. Everywhere in the world where I have worked they always use them long handled pointy shovels. With a "T" handle you can get a purchase with the inside of your leg on the back of your hand .........:-2

.....I'll get me coat !

You must be shopping in the wrong places!! I used to sell long handled shovels and hevils in the farm supplies shop I worked in.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:19 pm

Ill bite.....whats a hevil ?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:21 pm

Nomad wrote: Ill bite.....whats a hevil ?

a fork, they come in four prong or five prong.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:24 pm

a pitch fork ok my brother stuck one in my foot once Im familiar with them

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:26 pm

Nomad wrote: a pitch fork ok my brother stuck one in my foot once Im familiar with them

ouch, that was nice of him!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:28 pm

as my older brother it was his duty

he used to pull me off the top bunk in the middle of the night too

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:29 pm

Nomad wrote: as my older brother it was his duty

he used to pull me off the top bunk in the middle of the night too

??? if he was your older brother, what was he doing in the top bunk??

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:30 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: What ! With a pitch fork ?

...:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:32 pm

Betty Boop wrote: ??? if he was your older brother, what was he doing in the top bunk??

I was in the top and my arm would hang over so hed yank on it and Id fall off

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:36 pm

Nomad wrote: I was in the top and my arm would hang over so hed yank on it and Id fall off

hang on, I said that wrong, :wah: as your big brother he should have been in the top bunk, not you!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:37 pm

I dunno :p

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:39 pm

Nomad wrote: I dunno :p

never mind, i've lost the plot too!!

Back to handles.....

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:47 pm

ArnoldLayne wrote: Reminds me of the great comedy sketch by the two Ronnies in the hardware store.

Four candles........

Nah Fork handles

Brilliant

Classics!! brings back memories of my Dad hooting with laughter at those sketches!!

Hose

Nah Hoes!!!