BS 2945:1995
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Specification for axes and hatchets
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English
15-03-1995
Important note : Users cannot be edited or removed once added to your Multi user PDF.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.
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MTE/15
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 2945(1958) (03/2005) Supersedes 93/701081 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
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Standard
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16
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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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.
| BS 3823:1990 | Grading of ash and hickory wood handles for hand tools |
| BS EN 10083-1:2006 | Steels for quenching and tempering General technical delivery conditions |
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