What are garden shovel handles made of?

Garden shovel handles can be made from three different materials: plastic, rubber, and wood.
plastic
	The plastic garden shovel handle is made of polypropylene. It is a type of thermoplastic resin that has been infused with colored pigments to produce a durable and colorful pen. It is only available with traditional garden shovel blades or grafting garden shovel blades.

ADVANTAGES		НЕДОСТАТКИ
	Light weight Cheap Vibrant colors - hard to lose in the garden Waterproof soft grip	breaks easily Lack of variety in garden shovels

Rubber
	The handle of the rubber garden shovel is made of synthetic rubber, which contains materials such as oil and acetylene. Used to create ergonomic handles. For more information see What are the types of garden shovel handles? It is only available with a traditional garden trowel or grafting blade.

ADVANTAGES		НЕДОСТАТКИ
	Comfortable to hold Cheap Waterproof	Lack of variety in garden shovels

Tree
	The handle of a wooden garden shovel can be made from ash, beech, or cherry. Each variety has a different aesthetic look and texture, for example, the handle of an ash garden shovel is light in color. This is the most common option as it can be supplied with all types of garden shovels.
	When choosing a wooden garden shovel handle, make sure that the grain of the wood is straight; if it isn't, the handle won't be as strong.

ADVANTAGES		НЕДОСТАТКИ
	Resists shock Lasting Easy to repair and maintain Each pen is unique in appearance Large selection of garden shovels	Might be expensive May split

Which garden shovel handle material should I choose?
	It is best to choose a wooden garden shovel handle as it is the most durable and most affordable.

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February 22 2023

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