Specification for axes and hatchets

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-03-1995

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Specifies the dimensions, mass, quality and performance of axes and hatchets. Coverage includes: material, manufacture, finish, marking, fitting, and heat treatment and hardness. Also gives definitions, tables and diagrams.

This British Standard specifies the dimensions, mass, quality and performance of the following types of tools:

wedge axe (including hatchets);
Kent axe;
mine deputy’s axe.

Methods of test for axes and hatchets are given in Annex A and guidance on the safe use of hatchets and axes is given in Annex B which also gives recommendations for the correct storage of wooden handles.

Committee	MTE/15
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 2945(1958) (03/2005) Supersedes 93/701081 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS 2945:1958

BS 3823:1990	Grading of ash and hickory wood handles for hand tools
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