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AMES SHOVEL ANDTOOL
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Combined Catalog No. 152 OF
SHOVELS, SPADES and SCOOPS
BOSTON, U.S.A.
Manufactured by
AMES SHOVEL AND TOOL COMPANY Ames Build ing, BOSTON. MASS., U.S.A.
Owner of OLIVER AMES AND SONS CORP.
North Easton, Mass.
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Cheltenham, Pa.
Co. Cheltenham, Pa.
GEORGE GRIFFITHS
H. M . MYERS Co Anderson, Ind: WRIGHT SHOVEL Co.
Anderson, Ind. Sr Louis SHOVEL Co.
St. Louis, Mo.
Mak ers of High Crade Shovels Since 1774
Branches OUVER AMES &. SONS CORP.
T. ROWLAND'S SONS, INC. GEORGE GIUFF11HS CO.
1HE H. M. MYERS CO. WRIGHT SHOVEL CO. ST. LOUIS SHOVEL CO.
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FOREWORD
GUARANTY We guaranty our products against fatlure in service due to defects in materials or workmanship. Any of our products of Grades and Labels listed herein and bearing our iden1ification marks. having failed in service due to imperfections in materials or workmanship, will, after examination at any of our factories, be replaced with similar tools at prices commensurate with the service rendered by the defective tools. A~tES
SHoVEL AND TooL Co.
Copyr1gltt 1926 TOOL Co., Boston, Mass.
AMES SHOVEL AND
HE Ames Shovel and Tool Company owns and operates shovel manufacturing factories located at North Easton, Mass., Cheltenham, Pa., Anderson, Ind. and St. Louis, Mo.; handle producing plants at Oakland and Cumberland Mills, Me., and New Albany, Ind.; and steel rolling mills at Elwood, Ind. The shovel producing factories are so located that the consuming trade can be served in the quickest possible time, thereby enabling the distributors of the Company to oper'ate with minimum inventories of shovels. spades and scoops. Two of the shovel producing factories are located within trucking distance of tide water, at Boston (North Easton) and Philadelphia (Cheltenham), permitting quick and low-cost deliveries to all points reached by water routes. In addition, the plants of the Company have railroad sidings with connections to the main trunk lines; and the St. Louis plant, by means of the Mississippi River, has splendid service to points south. The Ames Shovel and Tool Company manufactures only shovels, spades, scoops and allied tools and, by concentration of effort, aims to produce the best tools of these kinds on the market. ·Each or the shovel companies listed in this catalog is old in years of service and experience, is thoroughly conversant wit~ the requirements of the trade, and is well able to supply the needs of its customers. Modernized equipment combined with time-saving devices permits low-cost production, enabling the Company to place on the market high.grade tools at very moderate prices. A research department, thoroughly equipped with an analytical and physical testing laboratory, has been installed at North Easton, Mass., permitting exacting tests of all parts entering into the construction of its products. The first shovels manufactured in the United. States were made by the Oliver Ames and Sons Corp., which dates back to 1774, and its standards and leadership have been maintained since that time. With the facilities of these shovel manufacturing planL~. all types, styles and grades of shovels, spades and scoops are produced, permitting a concentration of orders and a combination of shipments. · Your particular attention is directed to the original Ames Heavy Double Bend, the most efficient bend yet devised for use in shovel construction; a handle bend which enables the user to produce the greatest amount of work with the least physical effort. Each of the shovel companies, while operating as a separate corporation, serves as a branch factory and office of the Ames Shovel and Tool Company, and in that capacity serves also as the representative of every other factory of the Company. Supplies of the principal materials used in the construction of shovels, spades and scoops are assured through the Company's handle plants and steel rolling mills, permitting operations to pre-determined standards and eliminating delays usually caused by inability to secure prompt deliveries of materials from outside sources. In the preparation of this catalog special thought was given to a clear description and illustration of the many types and kinds of shovels, spades and scoops needed by the various industries and to the simplification of siz Grade tools and the blades are constructed of steel of an analysis and thickness to deliver service commensurate with the prices charged for this grade. Intermediate Grade shovels, spades and scoops are manufactured under the following brands or labels, the more popular brands being listed in Bold Type: OLIVER AMES & SONS CORP., NORTH EASTON, MASS. A. LEE,- also CARR, HADWIN. T. ROWLAND'S SONS, INC., CHELTENHAM, PA. II ELMET, - also BAXTER, BOARDMAN, DELVE, DEXTER, GORDON, ROWLAND, WEBER, WILSON. GEORGE GRIFFITHS CO., CHELTENHAM, PA. VALLEY FORGE,··-also BAIRD, HARLAN, LANE, P ACKER, WEBSTER. H. M. MYERS CO., ANDERSON, IND. KEELER,- also EXCELSIOR, PILGRIM. WR IGHT SHOVEL CO., ANDERSON, IND. VIM,- also IDEAL, WRIGHT SHOVEL Co. ST. LOUIS SHOVEL CO., Sr. Louis, Mo. NICIIOLSON,- also BYRNE, CRANE, THORN.
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The Common Grade (Class C) is manufactured in practically all types and kinds of shovels, spades and scoops under the labels and by the companies listed below. Common Grade tools are all that the term implies, being sold for final distribution to those desiring shovels, spades or scoops for intermittent service. The specifications of manufacture are similar to those of the higher· grades, differing from those of the higher grades, however, in the quality and thickness of the blades, in the quality and finish of the handles and in the class of workmanship. The Common Grade shovels, spades and .scoops are not recommended for hard service and where low cost of operation is an important consideration. Common Grade shovels, spades and scoops are manufactured under the following brands or labels, the more popular brands being listed in Bold Type: OLIVER AMES AND SONS CORP., NORTH EASTON, MASS. l\1ASSACHUSETTS,- also ADAMS (steel edge), NAYLOR. T. ROWLAND'S SONS, INC., CHELTENHAM, PA. GOLD RIBBON,-also CLEVELAND, FREEMAN, MASTER, METEOR, MOON, THOMAS, WAYDE, XXX. GEORGE GRIFFITHS CO., CHELTENHAM, PA. GRIFROW,- also PENN, SELLERS, STONE. H. M. MYERS CO., ANDERSON, IND. FALLS CITY,-also MILLER, TRI-ME. WRIGHT SHOVEL CO., ANDERSON, IND. SYCAMORE, (solid shank, excl.), ANDERSON,- also CLIMAX, FAVORITE, UNION SHOVEL Co., -VIGO. ST. LOUIS SHOVEL CO., Sr. Louis, Mo. PEERLESS,- also BELMONT, CARPENTER, VIGO.
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The Steel Edge Plain Back Shovels are manufactured by a proces:> of shovel-making originated during the infancy of the shovel industry. The blade is hammered from a bar of comparatively soft steel, during which process a piece of hard steel is inserted and so welded that a blade is produced having two outer layers of soft steel and an inner layer of hard or cutting steel. During its use, the outer layers of soft steel wear faster than the inner layer of hard steel, thereby providing at all times a thin, sharp, cutting edge. The Steel Edge Plain Back Shovels are particularly adapted for work in clay, loam or other soft soils, and are not recommended for use in handling hard materials, such as stone, gravel, concrete, etc The manufacture of Steel Edge Shovels requires the most skilful workmanship-each tool is carefully inspected so that it will deliver that high measure of service for which it is noted. Standard Square and Round Point Steel Edge Plain Back Shovels are manufactured in the OLIVER AMES, High (Porter) and Common (Adams) Grades, for descriptions of which see pages 6, 10 and 14, respectively. The following sizes and types, equipped with AMES Split Dee I landles, 1-D-L Dee Handles, Sturd-E Dee Handles, Wood Dee Handles and Regular 4 ,0 foot Long Handles are regularly carried in stock. For descriptions and illustrations of handles, see pages 70 and 71.
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TELEGRAPH SPOONS AND SHOVELS TELEGRAPH SPOONS Telegraph Spoons are manufactured in the Welded Plain Back type of construction (see page 16), in the Eastern Pattern and Western Union Pattern types, in size 2 and in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades, as described on pages 6, 8 and 10, respectively. Telegraph Spoons are furnished with front and back straps, 9", 18" and 24" long, and with special spoon handles, 7 ft., 8 ft., 9 ft. and 10 ft. in length.
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GRAFTING SPADES AND NURSERY SPADES GRAFTI NG SPADES Grafting Spades are manufactured in the Welded Plain Back and Solid Shank t ypes of construction under the processes as described on pages 16 and 18, respectively, for Standard Square and Round Point Shovels. Gra fting Spades are furnished in size 3 in the Narrow Point and Wide Point patterns. The Welded Plain Back type is manufactured under the OLIVER AMES, Extra, H igh and I ntermediate Grades, for descriptions of which see pages 6, 8, 10 and 12, respectively. The Solid Shank type is manufactured in both the Solid Socket or C losed type and the Split Socket or Open type; the Solid Socket type being manufactured in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades, and the Split Socket type being manufactured in the Intermediate and Common Grades, for descriptions of which see pages 6. 8, 10, 12 and 14, respectively. Grafting Spades are fitted with AMES Split D ee H andles, I-D-L D ee Handles, Sturd -E Dee Handles and Regular Wood Dee Handles, for descriptions and illustrations of which see pages 70 and 71. LIST NUMBERS WELDED PLAIN BACK TYPE Nomin:tl Si1.e 3
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NURSERY SPADES N ursery Spades are manufactured in the Steel Edge Plain Back and Welded Plain Back types of construction, as described under Standard Square and Round Point Shovels. on pages 26and 16, respectively. The Steel Edge Plain Back type is particularly ada pted to the construction of Nursery Spades. as a sharper cutting edge is provided at all times. The Welded Plain Back type of construction is lighter in weight than the Steel Edge Plain Back type of construction, and is found to be a serviceable tool where extra heavy work is not required. Nursery Spades are furnished in sizes 2 and 3; size 3 with tapered blade. when so ordered. Nursery Spades are manufactured in the OLIVER AMES Grade only, as described on page 6. Spades of this type are generally furnished with regular Wood Dee H andles to which is attached extra length front and back straps extending to the Dee of the handle. When so ordered, I-0 -L Dee Handles and Sturd·E Dee Handles can be furnished. STEEL EDGE PLAIN BACK TYPE
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GRAIN T RIM MER SCOOPS Grain Trimmer Scoops are manufactured in the Riveted Back t ype of construction as described under Square and Round Point Shovels on page 22 and in the OLIVER AM ES and High Grades- see pages 6 and 10, respectively. Grain Trimmer Scoops are special tools, constructed of light gauge steel blades and fitted with AMES Split Dee Handles, 1-D-L Dec l landles, Sturd-E Dec Handles and Wood Dee Handles. For dc::criptions and illustrations of handles, see pages 70 and 71. List Numbers 902 903
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e HARGING SCOOPS Charging Scoops are manufactured in the Hollow Back t ype of construction (see page 24), in the sizes listed below and in the OLIVER AM ES, Extra and High Grades (see pages 6, 8 and 10, respectively). • Charging Scoops are furnished with various t ypes of Dee Handles and Regular 4H foot Long Handles, all of low lift. For description~ and illustrations of handles, see pages 70 and 71. Nominal
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955 956
ASH P AN SCOOPS Ash Pan Scoops are manufactured in the Riveted Back and the Hollow Back types of construction, as described on pages 22 and 24 respectively. The Riveted Back type is furnished in the OLI VER AMES Grade and Common Grade (see pages 6 and 14 ), in sizes 4, 6 and 8, and equipped with Low Lift Long Handles, 6 Ct., 8 ft. and lOft. long. The Hollow Back type is furnished in the Common Grade only (sec page 14), size 4, and equipped with Low Lirt Long Handles, G ft., 7 ft., 8 ft., 9 ft., and 10 ft. long. Ash Pan Scoops are furnished with plain and perforated blades-for cost of perforating see price lists.
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BREAKDOWN OR COALJ NG SCOOPS
BREAKDOWN OR COALING SCOOPS (DI AMON D POI NT)
Diamond Point Breakdown or Coal Scoops are manufactured in Eastern and Western Patterns. The Eastern Pattern Breakdown Scoops are furnished in the Hollow Back and Riveted Back types of construction, all as described on pages 24 and 22, respectively, in the sizes listed below and in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades. For description of grades, see pages 6, 8 and 10. The Western Pattern Diamond Point Breakdown or Coaling Scoops are manufactured in the Hollow Back type of construction (see page 24), in the sizes listed below and in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades- see pages 6, 8 and 10, respectively. Diamond Point Breakdown or Coaling Scoops, fitted with AMES Split Dee Handles, 1-D -L Dee Handles, Sturd-E Dee Handles and Wood Dec Handles are regularly carried in stock. For descriptions and illustrations of handles, sec pages 70 and 71.
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METHOD OF :\JE,\SUU i':G SHO\"ELS. SP.\DES A~O SCOOPS METHOD OF MEASURING SHOVELS, SPADES AND SCOOPS The Shovels, Spades and Scoops listed in this catalogue have been designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the users for the various kinds of work to be performed. There are some sections of the country which require blade contours and shapes and blade lifts slightly different than other sections, so while the various types of a certain Nominal Size are generally formed from the same size of sheets, the difference in contours necessarily varies the finished dimensions. In order to avoid confusion and possible misunderstandings, it was deemed advisable to eliminate from this catalogue specific data pertaining to dimensions. Our various plants will be pleased to furnish information of this kind on request. By reference to the illustrations on the facing page, you will note the usual practice employed in measuring the blade, the lift and the handle length. Special lifts and special handle lengths can be furnished on order, for prices of which refer to price lists. Great good has been accomplished by the Committee on Standardization and Simplification in the Shovel Industry, working with the Division of Simplified Practice, Washington, D. C., and as time progresses the number of sizes, types, patterns and grades will be reduced and simplified all to the advantage of the Distributors, Dealers, Consumers and Manufacturers of Shovels, Spades and Scoops.
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METHOD OF ORDERING BY LIST NUMBERS AND HANDLE SYMBOLS
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BLACK SHOV ELS COST LESS AND WEAR LONGER
C (Cont'd) PACE Charging Scoops'. . . . .. .. . .. ... . 60-61 64-65 Cheltenham Brand ... .. .. . .... . 10-11 6- 7 Cleveland Brand .. .. .. . ...... . . 14 70-71 Climax Brand .... . ... . .... . .. . . 14 14- 15 Coal Shovels ... . .. ..... .. ... .. . 46-47 16- 17 Coaling Scoops . .. . .. .......... . 66-67 10-11 Coal Yard Scoops {see Eastern 64-65 Pattern Scoops) ............ . . 56-57 &1-65 Common Grade . ... ..... . . . . . . . 14- 15 30-31 Concave Spades {see Post Spades) 50-51 Concrete Shovels .... . . ... . . .. . . 32-33 Concrete Spades ...... ... . .. . . . . 52-53 Corrugated Coal Shovels .... . .. . 46-47 B Corrugated Grain Scoops .. . . . . . . 58-59 Back Strap Shovels, Spades & Corrugated Ore Shovels . ... . ... . 38-39 Scoops - see Riveted Back Corrugated Western Pattern Baird Brand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Scoops . .... . . . . . .. . . . .... .. . 58-59 Baker Shovels.. . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . 38-39 Crane Brand .. .. ..... . ... . . ... . 12 Barn Shovels {see S now Shovels) . 40-4 1 Cut Point Irrigating or Rice 10 Bartlett Brand.. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . Shovels .. .. .... . ... . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Baxter Brand ... . . .......... . . . 12 Beaver Falls Brand ... . .. ..... . . 10 Belmont Brand ......... .. • ... . 14 D Birge Brand . .. . . ......... . ... . 10- 11 Day Brand ... ... .. . ..... . .... . 10 Black Diamond Brand .. , .. . , . . . 10-11 Dee Handles ........... . .. .. .. . 70-71 Blair Brand , , ... .. . .. , . .. . .. , .. 10 Defiance Brand . .... .. .. . ... . . . 8-9 Boardman Brand .... . .. , ...• ... 12 Delve Brand ... . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . 12 Boys' Shovels . .. .. . .... ... . . .. . 30-31 Denim Brand .... . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 10 Boys' Spades .. . .. ...... • .. . ... 52- 53 Detachable Handle Shovels {see Breakdown Scoops . . ... . . . ... .. . 66-67 Automobile Shovels) ... . . . . . . . 30-31 Brick Shovels ... .............. . 32-33 Dexter Brand .... . . ... . ... . . . . . 12 Burlapping ... ... ....... . ..... . Diamond Point Breakdown Scoops 66-67 4 Byrne Brand ... . . . .. ....... . .. . 12 D iamond Point Coaling Scoops. 66-67 Diamond Point Spades . . . . . . •. .. 52- 53 Dimensions ... . . . .. . . ... ... . . . . 72- 73 Ditch Spades . . . . . .. . . . .• . . .. . . 50-51 Ditching Shovels .. . . . . ... .. .. . . 30-31 c Carpenter Brand . . . . , ... •. ..... 14 Drain Spades . ... .. .. ... . •• . ... 50-51 Carr Brand ... . .... . . .... .. ... . 12 Drainage Tools .. .. ... . ..... . .. . 50-51 Carter Brand ... . .. .. . . . . . . .•. . 10-11 Drednot Brand .. ... . .. ..... ... . 8-9
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It will greatly facilitate our service to you and to a large extent eliminate errors and misunderstandings, if the following procedure is used in noting your specifications: The List Numbers and Handle Symbols noted in this catalog are applicable ~o all of our Companies and supersede list numbers previously noted in the catalogues of those Companies. Firsl State quant ities in dozens and t welfths of dozens. Stcond Note Label or brand which will also designate Grade desired. See pages 6,
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10, 12 and 14. Third Note Handle Symbol or teller. T hese Symbols are noted on pages 70 and 71, the symbols referring to types of handles, irrespective of bend ·or length. For extra length Long Ha ndles {over the Regular 4H ft. Long Ha ndles), prefix the length (in feet) to the Handle Symbol, i.e., lOT means 10 ft. Telegra ph Spoon Handle. i Fourth Note List Number of tool desired. The List Numbers are noted opposite the sizes and types in the,sections devoted to the descriptions of the tools. See index, on pages 75 to 78, inclusive. Fifth Designate special finish, such as half polish, full polish , galvanized, etc. Unless otherwise specified. Black or Natural finish will be supplied. Extra finishes re· quire extra t ime and cost more, ;md when polished reduce the life of t he tool.
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Designate special construction {if wanted) , such as extra shoulder braces, per. £orated blades, t urned steps, etc.
EXAMPLES If you want 10 dozen Oliver Ames size 2 Plain Back Round Point Shovels with Ames Split Dee Handles, Your order should read : 10 dozen Oliver Ames A- 12 R; If you want 5 dozen Sycamore size 2 Solid Shank Square Point Polished Shovels with Regular 4~ ft. Long Handles, Your order should read: 5 dozen Sycamore L - 22 S Polished; If you want 15 only, Drednot Plain Back Eastern Pattern Telegraph Spoons with 18" straps and 10 ft. handles, Your order should read: 1 3/ 12 dozen Drednot lOT - 392.
Adams Brand .. . ... . . .. .. .. . . . , All Steel Handle Scoops . .. .. .. .. Ames Brand . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. . Ames Split Dee Handles . .... . , .. Anderson Brand.. ... . . . . . . . . . . . An trim Type {see Plain Back)... Apollo Bra nd . . .. . ... . . ........ Apollo Scoops. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. Ash Pan Scoops .. . . ............ Automobile Shovels. .. . .........
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E PACE EasternPattemBreakdo"mScoops 66-67 Eastern Pattern Scoops....... . . 56-57 Eastern Pattern Telegraph Spoons 44-45 Enduro Brand ... .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1(}-11 Excelsior Brand .. . . . . . . . . . 12 Extra Grade.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 8-9
F Falls City Brand............... 14- 15 Favorite Brand................ 14 Finish (Extra). . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. 4 Fisher Brand ........... . . .... . 10 Flint Edge Brand. . . . .. .. .. .. . . 8-9 }' ore word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Freeman Bcand... . . . . . . ....... 14 Full Spring Point Mining Shovels 32-33 Furnace Scoops. . . 62- 63 G Garden Spades.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 48-49 Gold Ribbon Brand..... .... . . . . 14-15 Gordon Brand .. . .............. 12 Grades ... . . .. .... ..... 5-6-8-1-12-14 Grafting Spades ... .., .... . ...... 54-55 Grain Pattern Scoops. . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 Grain Trimmer Scoops . .... . . . . 6
AMES SHOVEL ANDTOOL
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Combined Catalog No. 152 OF
SHOVELS, SPADES and SCOOPS
BOSTON, U.S.A.
Manufactured by
AMES SHOVEL AND TOOL COMPANY Ames Build ing, BOSTON. MASS., U.S.A.
Owner of OLIVER AMES AND SONS CORP.
North Easton, Mass.
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Cheltenham, Pa.
Co. Cheltenham, Pa.
GEORGE GRIFFITHS
H. M . MYERS Co Anderson, Ind: WRIGHT SHOVEL Co.
Anderson, Ind. Sr Louis SHOVEL Co.
St. Louis, Mo.
Mak ers of High Crade Shovels Since 1774
Branches OUVER AMES &. SONS CORP.
T. ROWLAND'S SONS, INC. GEORGE GIUFF11HS CO.
1HE H. M. MYERS CO. WRIGHT SHOVEL CO. ST. LOUIS SHOVEL CO.
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FOREWORD
GUARANTY We guaranty our products against fatlure in service due to defects in materials or workmanship. Any of our products of Grades and Labels listed herein and bearing our iden1ification marks. having failed in service due to imperfections in materials or workmanship, will, after examination at any of our factories, be replaced with similar tools at prices commensurate with the service rendered by the defective tools. A~tES
SHoVEL AND TooL Co.
Copyr1gltt 1926 TOOL Co., Boston, Mass.
AMES SHOVEL AND
HE Ames Shovel and Tool Company owns and operates shovel manufacturing factories located at North Easton, Mass., Cheltenham, Pa., Anderson, Ind. and St. Louis, Mo.; handle producing plants at Oakland and Cumberland Mills, Me., and New Albany, Ind.; and steel rolling mills at Elwood, Ind. The shovel producing factories are so located that the consuming trade can be served in the quickest possible time, thereby enabling the distributors of the Company to oper'ate with minimum inventories of shovels. spades and scoops. Two of the shovel producing factories are located within trucking distance of tide water, at Boston (North Easton) and Philadelphia (Cheltenham), permitting quick and low-cost deliveries to all points reached by water routes. In addition, the plants of the Company have railroad sidings with connections to the main trunk lines; and the St. Louis plant, by means of the Mississippi River, has splendid service to points south. The Ames Shovel and Tool Company manufactures only shovels, spades, scoops and allied tools and, by concentration of effort, aims to produce the best tools of these kinds on the market. ·Each or the shovel companies listed in this catalog is old in years of service and experience, is thoroughly conversant wit~ the requirements of the trade, and is well able to supply the needs of its customers. Modernized equipment combined with time-saving devices permits low-cost production, enabling the Company to place on the market high.grade tools at very moderate prices. A research department, thoroughly equipped with an analytical and physical testing laboratory, has been installed at North Easton, Mass., permitting exacting tests of all parts entering into the construction of its products. The first shovels manufactured in the United. States were made by the Oliver Ames and Sons Corp., which dates back to 1774, and its standards and leadership have been maintained since that time. With the facilities of these shovel manufacturing planL~. all types, styles and grades of shovels, spades and scoops are produced, permitting a concentration of orders and a combination of shipments. · Your particular attention is directed to the original Ames Heavy Double Bend, the most efficient bend yet devised for use in shovel construction; a handle bend which enables the user to produce the greatest amount of work with the least physical effort. Each of the shovel companies, while operating as a separate corporation, serves as a branch factory and office of the Ames Shovel and Tool Company, and in that capacity serves also as the representative of every other factory of the Company. Supplies of the principal materials used in the construction of shovels, spades and scoops are assured through the Company's handle plants and steel rolling mills, permitting operations to pre-determined standards and eliminating delays usually caused by inability to secure prompt deliveries of materials from outside sources. In the preparation of this catalog special thought was given to a clear description and illustration of the many types and kinds of shovels, spades and scoops needed by the various industries and to the simplification of siz Grade tools and the blades are constructed of steel of an analysis and thickness to deliver service commensurate with the prices charged for this grade. Intermediate Grade shovels, spades and scoops are manufactured under the following brands or labels, the more popular brands being listed in Bold Type: OLIVER AMES & SONS CORP., NORTH EASTON, MASS. A. LEE,- also CARR, HADWIN. T. ROWLAND'S SONS, INC., CHELTENHAM, PA. II ELMET, - also BAXTER, BOARDMAN, DELVE, DEXTER, GORDON, ROWLAND, WEBER, WILSON. GEORGE GRIFFITHS CO., CHELTENHAM, PA. VALLEY FORGE,··-also BAIRD, HARLAN, LANE, P ACKER, WEBSTER. H. M. MYERS CO., ANDERSON, IND. KEELER,- also EXCELSIOR, PILGRIM. WR IGHT SHOVEL CO., ANDERSON, IND. VIM,- also IDEAL, WRIGHT SHOVEL Co. ST. LOUIS SHOVEL CO., Sr. Louis, Mo. NICIIOLSON,- also BYRNE, CRANE, THORN.
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The Common Grade (Class C) is manufactured in practically all types and kinds of shovels, spades and scoops under the labels and by the companies listed below. Common Grade tools are all that the term implies, being sold for final distribution to those desiring shovels, spades or scoops for intermittent service. The specifications of manufacture are similar to those of the higher· grades, differing from those of the higher grades, however, in the quality and thickness of the blades, in the quality and finish of the handles and in the class of workmanship. The Common Grade shovels, spades and .scoops are not recommended for hard service and where low cost of operation is an important consideration. Common Grade shovels, spades and scoops are manufactured under the following brands or labels, the more popular brands being listed in Bold Type: OLIVER AMES AND SONS CORP., NORTH EASTON, MASS. l\1ASSACHUSETTS,- also ADAMS (steel edge), NAYLOR. T. ROWLAND'S SONS, INC., CHELTENHAM, PA. GOLD RIBBON,-also CLEVELAND, FREEMAN, MASTER, METEOR, MOON, THOMAS, WAYDE, XXX. GEORGE GRIFFITHS CO., CHELTENHAM, PA. GRIFROW,- also PENN, SELLERS, STONE. H. M. MYERS CO., ANDERSON, IND. FALLS CITY,-also MILLER, TRI-ME. WRIGHT SHOVEL CO., ANDERSON, IND. SYCAMORE, (solid shank, excl.), ANDERSON,- also CLIMAX, FAVORITE, UNION SHOVEL Co., -VIGO. ST. LOUIS SHOVEL CO., Sr. Louis, Mo. PEERLESS,- also BELMONT, CARPENTER, VIGO.
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ONE PIECE PLAIN BACK SHOVELS
ONE PJ ECE PLAIN BACK SHOYELS
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The Steel Edge Plain Back Shovels are manufactured by a proces:> of shovel-making originated during the infancy of the shovel industry. The blade is hammered from a bar of comparatively soft steel, during which process a piece of hard steel is inserted and so welded that a blade is produced having two outer layers of soft steel and an inner layer of hard or cutting steel. During its use, the outer layers of soft steel wear faster than the inner layer of hard steel, thereby providing at all times a thin, sharp, cutting edge. The Steel Edge Plain Back Shovels are particularly adapted for work in clay, loam or other soft soils, and are not recommended for use in handling hard materials, such as stone, gravel, concrete, etc The manufacture of Steel Edge Shovels requires the most skilful workmanship-each tool is carefully inspected so that it will deliver that high measure of service for which it is noted. Standard Square and Round Point Steel Edge Plain Back Shovels are manufactured in the OLIVER AMES, High (Porter) and Common (Adams) Grades, for descriptions of which see pages 6, 10 and 14, respectively. The following sizes and types, equipped with AMES Split Dee I landles, 1-D-L Dee Handles, Sturd-E Dee Handles, Wood Dee Handles and Regular 4 ,0 foot Long Handles are regularly carried in stock. For descriptions and illustrations of handles, see pages 70 and 71.
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TELEGRAPH SPOONS AND SHOVELS TELEGRAPH SPOONS Telegraph Spoons are manufactured in the Welded Plain Back type of construction (see page 16), in the Eastern Pattern and Western Union Pattern types, in size 2 and in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades, as described on pages 6, 8 and 10, respectively. Telegraph Spoons are furnished with front and back straps, 9", 18" and 24" long, and with special spoon handles, 7 ft., 8 ft., 9 ft. and 10 ft. in length.
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GRAFTING SPADES AND NURSERY SPADES GRAFTI NG SPADES Grafting Spades are manufactured in the Welded Plain Back and Solid Shank t ypes of construction under the processes as described on pages 16 and 18, respectively, for Standard Square and Round Point Shovels. Gra fting Spades are furnished in size 3 in the Narrow Point and Wide Point patterns. The Welded Plain Back type is manufactured under the OLIVER AMES, Extra, H igh and I ntermediate Grades, for descriptions of which see pages 6, 8, 10 and 12, respectively. The Solid Shank type is manufactured in both the Solid Socket or C losed type and the Split Socket or Open type; the Solid Socket type being manufactured in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades, and the Split Socket type being manufactured in the Intermediate and Common Grades, for descriptions of which see pages 6. 8, 10, 12 and 14, respectively. Grafting Spades are fitted with AMES Split D ee H andles, I-D-L D ee Handles, Sturd -E Dee Handles and Regular Wood Dee Handles, for descriptions and illustrations of which see pages 70 and 71. LIST NUMBERS WELDED PLAIN BACK TYPE Nomin:tl Si1.e 3
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783
NURSERY SPADES N ursery Spades are manufactured in the Steel Edge Plain Back and Welded Plain Back types of construction, as described under Standard Square and Round Point Shovels. on pages 26and 16, respectively. The Steel Edge Plain Back type is particularly ada pted to the construction of Nursery Spades. as a sharper cutting edge is provided at all times. The Welded Plain Back type of construction is lighter in weight than the Steel Edge Plain Back type of construction, and is found to be a serviceable tool where extra heavy work is not required. Nursery Spades are furnished in sizes 2 and 3; size 3 with tapered blade. when so ordered. Nursery Spades are manufactured in the OLIVER AMES Grade only, as described on page 6. Spades of this type are generally furnished with regular Wood Dee H andles to which is attached extra length front and back straps extending to the Dee of the handle. When so ordered, I-0 -L Dee Handles and Sturd·E Dee Handles can be furnished. STEEL EDGE PLAIN BACK TYPE
WELDED PLAIN BACK TYPE
2
7~
7~N
3
793
793 N
Nominal Size
For Method or Ordering by List Numbers and Handle Symbols. see page 74. For Method or Measuring Blade Dimensions and Lilts, see pages 72 and 73.
PoRTER Plain
DR&0:-'
B~ek
Wide Point
Solid Socket Narrow Poim Grafl ing Spade
Crartin~
S pade ectuippcd with
1-D·L Dee Handle 8. 763
t:lit Dee Handle A· 773
OlJVt-:R A:.s~s
No. 2 S1ccJ Edge PJ 3 in
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~tecl f:dge PJain O~tck TerOO Nursery
No. 3
SJ)a.cle eQuimx.-d with Wood Ol>e
B:.ck Nursery ~p;~dc t'(Juippcd with Wood D!>e l~tuii>P
GRAIN T RIM MER SCOOPS Grain Trimmer Scoops are manufactured in the Riveted Back t ype of construction as described under Square and Round Point Shovels on page 22 and in the OLIVER AM ES and High Grades- see pages 6 and 10, respectively. Grain Trimmer Scoops are special tools, constructed of light gauge steel blades and fitted with AMES Split Dee Handles, 1-D-L Dec l landles, Sturd-E Dec Handles and Wood Dee Handles. For dc::criptions and illustrations of handles, see pages 70 and 71. List Numbers 902 903
Nominal Size 2
3
Ot.t Vl>R A\IES No. 2 Riveted Back Grain T rimmer Scoop equ iOJM"d with Ames Splil Dee Handle .o\ . 901
e HARGING SCOOPS Charging Scoops are manufactured in the Hollow Back t ype of construction (see page 24), in the sizes listed below and in the OLIVER AM ES, Extra and High Grades (see pages 6, 8 and 10, respectively). • Charging Scoops are furnished with various t ypes of Dee Handles and Regular 4H foot Long Handles, all of low lift. For description~ and illustrations of handles, see pages 70 and 71. Nominal
List Numbers 914 915
Si~c
4
5
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No.
For Method of Ordering by List Numbers and Handle Symbols, see page 74. For Method of Measuring Blade D imensions and Lifts, see pages 72 and 73.
OR.:D~O'r ~ Hollow Back
(.;harging Scoop C(JUippc
Sh· 953
Nominal Size
3 4
954
5 6
955 956
ASH P AN SCOOPS Ash Pan Scoops are manufactured in the Riveted Back and the Hollow Back types of construction, as described on pages 22 and 24 respectively. The Riveted Back type is furnished in the OLI VER AMES Grade and Common Grade (see pages 6 and 14 ), in sizes 4, 6 and 8, and equipped with Low Lift Long Handles, 6 Ct., 8 ft. and lOft. long. The Hollow Back type is furnished in the Common Grade only (sec page 14), size 4, and equipped with Low Lirt Long Handles, G ft., 7 ft., 8 ft., 9 ft., and 10 ft. long. Ash Pan Scoops are furnished with plain and perforated blades-for cost of perforating see price lists.
F'l.t!>-"1: Eocs No. 3 llollow !l..1 l(li!OON
Nt.,. 6 Riveted Back Ash Pan 5coop equip, pod with 8 !1. Long
For Method of Ordering by List Numbers and Handlt Symools, St\: pagl· 74. For Mtthod of Measuring Blade Dimensions and Lifts, see pages 72 and 73
l"o 1 llollow U.oc;k Pcrfot:t\ed Ash Pa n ~OOl)t'(IUIJ'>I)f'CJ '\ llh
Handle
7 It. Long Jlandle
8S-966
7
See facing page for descriptions. Sizes, grades. etc.
BlACK SCOOPS COST l ESS AN D WEA R LONGE R
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BREAKDOWN OR COALJ NG SCOOPS
BREAKDOWN OR COALING SCOOPS (DI AMON D POI NT)
Diamond Point Breakdown or Coal Scoops are manufactured in Eastern and Western Patterns. The Eastern Pattern Breakdown Scoops are furnished in the Hollow Back and Riveted Back types of construction, all as described on pages 24 and 22, respectively, in the sizes listed below and in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades. For description of grades, see pages 6, 8 and 10. The Western Pattern Diamond Point Breakdown or Coaling Scoops are manufactured in the Hollow Back type of construction (see page 24), in the sizes listed below and in the OLIVER AMES, Extra and High Grades- see pages 6, 8 and 10, respectively. Diamond Point Breakdown or Coaling Scoops, fitted with AMES Split Dee Handles, 1-D -L Dee Handles, Sturd-E Dee Handles and Wood Dec Handles are regularly carried in stock. For descriptions and illustrations of handles, sec pages 70 and 71.
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LI:.T NUMBERS Nominal Size 2
3 ·I
5 6 7
Et\:.TERN PATTERN llollow Back
98:.! 983 98'1 985 986 987
Hi vclcd IJ92
993 99 1 !l95 996 997
}'ATTERN 1006
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8 10 12
1008 1000 1002
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A
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I [). L Sn
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Du-:
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0
SYMBOL B Illustrates the l ·D·L Steel Top Dee Handle manufactured and guaranteed by the American Fork and Hoe Co. SYMBOL C
Illustrates the Sturd-E Steel Top Dee Handle manufactured and guaranteed by the Columbus Handle &·Tool Co.
SYMBOL D Illustrates the old type Wood Dee Handle in use for many years but rapidly being replaced by the later and more efficient designs. SYMBOL E Illustrates the Malleable Peening Dee Handle. SYMBOL F
11"1)00 l)F.E HA.,"OI.t
L~
£
For Method of Ordering by List Numbers and Handle Symbols, see page 74. For Method of Measuring Blade Dimensions and Lifts, see pages 72 and 73.
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BLACK SHOVELS COST LESS AND WEAR LONGER
See facing page Cor descriptions
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METHOD OF :\JE,\SUU i':G SHO\"ELS. SP.\DES A~O SCOOPS METHOD OF MEASURING SHOVELS, SPADES AND SCOOPS The Shovels, Spades and Scoops listed in this catalogue have been designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the users for the various kinds of work to be performed. There are some sections of the country which require blade contours and shapes and blade lifts slightly different than other sections, so while the various types of a certain Nominal Size are generally formed from the same size of sheets, the difference in contours necessarily varies the finished dimensions. In order to avoid confusion and possible misunderstandings, it was deemed advisable to eliminate from this catalogue specific data pertaining to dimensions. Our various plants will be pleased to furnish information of this kind on request. By reference to the illustrations on the facing page, you will note the usual practice employed in measuring the blade, the lift and the handle length. Special lifts and special handle lengths can be furnished on order, for prices of which refer to price lists. Great good has been accomplished by the Committee on Standardization and Simplification in the Shovel Industry, working with the Division of Simplified Practice, Washington, D. C., and as time progresses the number of sizes, types, patterns and grades will be reduced and simplified all to the advantage of the Distributors, Dealers, Consumers and Manufacturers of Shovels, Spades and Scoops.
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BLACK SHOVELS COST LESS AND WEAR LONGER
BLACK SHOVELS COST LESS AND WEAR LONGER
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SHOVEL
METHOD OF ORDERING BY LIST NUMBERS AND HANDLE SYMBOLS
TO OL
COMP ANY
INDEX A
P ACE 14- 26
BLACK SHOV ELS COST LESS AND WEAR LONGER
C (Cont'd) PACE Charging Scoops'. . . . .. .. . .. ... . 60-61 64-65 Cheltenham Brand ... .. .. . .... . 10-11 6- 7 Cleveland Brand .. .. .. . ...... . . 14 70-71 Climax Brand .... . ... . .... . .. . . 14 14- 15 Coal Shovels ... . .. ..... .. ... .. . 46-47 16- 17 Coaling Scoops . .. . .. .......... . 66-67 10-11 Coal Yard Scoops {see Eastern 64-65 Pattern Scoops) ............ . . 56-57 &1-65 Common Grade . ... ..... . . . . . . . 14- 15 30-31 Concave Spades {see Post Spades) 50-51 Concrete Shovels .... . . ... . . .. . . 32-33 Concrete Spades ...... ... . .. . . . . 52-53 Corrugated Coal Shovels .... . .. . 46-47 B Corrugated Grain Scoops .. . . . . . . 58-59 Back Strap Shovels, Spades & Corrugated Ore Shovels . ... . ... . 38-39 Scoops - see Riveted Back Corrugated Western Pattern Baird Brand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Scoops . .... . . . . . .. . . . .... .. . 58-59 Baker Shovels.. . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . 38-39 Crane Brand .. .. ..... . ... . . ... . 12 Barn Shovels {see S now Shovels) . 40-4 1 Cut Point Irrigating or Rice 10 Bartlett Brand.. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . Shovels .. .. .... . ... . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Baxter Brand ... . . .......... . . . 12 Beaver Falls Brand ... . .. ..... . . 10 Belmont Brand ......... .. • ... . 14 D Birge Brand . .. . . ......... . ... . 10- 11 Day Brand ... ... .. . ..... . .... . 10 Black Diamond Brand .. , .. . , . . . 10-11 Dee Handles ........... . .. .. .. . 70-71 Blair Brand , , ... .. . .. , . .. . .. , .. 10 Defiance Brand . .... .. .. . ... . . . 8-9 Boardman Brand .... . .. , ...• ... 12 Delve Brand ... . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . 12 Boys' Shovels . .. .. . .... ... . . .. . 30-31 Denim Brand .... . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 10 Boys' Spades .. . .. ...... • .. . ... 52- 53 Detachable Handle Shovels {see Breakdown Scoops . . ... . . . ... .. . 66-67 Automobile Shovels) ... . . . . . . . 30-31 Brick Shovels ... .............. . 32-33 Dexter Brand .... . . ... . ... . . . . . 12 Burlapping ... ... ....... . ..... . Diamond Point Breakdown Scoops 66-67 4 Byrne Brand ... . . . .. ....... . .. . 12 D iamond Point Coaling Scoops. 66-67 Diamond Point Spades . . . . . . •. .. 52- 53 Dimensions ... . . . .. . . ... ... . . . . 72- 73 Ditch Spades . . . . . .. . . . .• . . .. . . 50-51 Ditching Shovels .. . . . . ... .. .. . . 30-31 c Carpenter Brand . . . . , ... •. ..... 14 Drain Spades . ... .. .. ... . •• . ... 50-51 Carr Brand ... . .... . . .... .. ... . 12 Drainage Tools .. .. ... . ..... . .. . 50-51 Carter Brand ... . .. .. . . . . . . .•. . 10-11 Drednot Brand .. ... . .. ..... ... . 8-9
74
75
It will greatly facilitate our service to you and to a large extent eliminate errors and misunderstandings, if the following procedure is used in noting your specifications: The List Numbers and Handle Symbols noted in this catalog are applicable ~o all of our Companies and supersede list numbers previously noted in the catalogues of those Companies. Firsl State quant ities in dozens and t welfths of dozens. Stcond Note Label or brand which will also designate Grade desired. See pages 6,
s.
10, 12 and 14. Third Note Handle Symbol or teller. T hese Symbols are noted on pages 70 and 71, the symbols referring to types of handles, irrespective of bend ·or length. For extra length Long Ha ndles {over the Regular 4H ft. Long Ha ndles), prefix the length (in feet) to the Handle Symbol, i.e., lOT means 10 ft. Telegra ph Spoon Handle. i Fourth Note List Number of tool desired. The List Numbers are noted opposite the sizes and types in the,sections devoted to the descriptions of the tools. See index, on pages 75 to 78, inclusive. Fifth Designate special finish, such as half polish, full polish , galvanized, etc. Unless otherwise specified. Black or Natural finish will be supplied. Extra finishes re· quire extra t ime and cost more, ;md when polished reduce the life of t he tool.
S ixth
AN D
Designate special construction {if wanted) , such as extra shoulder braces, per. £orated blades, t urned steps, etc.
EXAMPLES If you want 10 dozen Oliver Ames size 2 Plain Back Round Point Shovels with Ames Split Dee Handles, Your order should read : 10 dozen Oliver Ames A- 12 R; If you want 5 dozen Sycamore size 2 Solid Shank Square Point Polished Shovels with Regular 4~ ft. Long Handles, Your order should read: 5 dozen Sycamore L - 22 S Polished; If you want 15 only, Drednot Plain Back Eastern Pattern Telegraph Spoons with 18" straps and 10 ft. handles, Your order should read: 1 3/ 12 dozen Drednot lOT - 392.
Adams Brand .. . ... . . .. .. .. . . . , All Steel Handle Scoops . .. .. .. .. Ames Brand . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. . Ames Split Dee Handles . .... . , .. Anderson Brand.. ... . . . . . . . . . . . An trim Type {see Plain Back)... Apollo Bra nd . . .. . ... . . ........ Apollo Scoops. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. Ash Pan Scoops .. . . ............ Automobile Shovels. .. . .........
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E PACE EasternPattemBreakdo"mScoops 66-67 Eastern Pattern Scoops....... . . 56-57 Eastern Pattern Telegraph Spoons 44-45 Enduro Brand ... .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1(}-11 Excelsior Brand .. . . . . . . . . . 12 Extra Grade.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 8-9
F Falls City Brand............... 14- 15 Favorite Brand................ 14 Finish (Extra). . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. 4 Fisher Brand ........... . . .... . 10 Flint Edge Brand. . . . .. .. .. .. . . 8-9 }' ore word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Freeman Bcand... . . . . . . ....... 14 Full Spring Point Mining Shovels 32-33 Furnace Scoops. . . 62- 63 G Garden Spades.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 48-49 Gold Ribbon Brand..... .... . . . . 14-15 Gordon Brand .. . .............. 12 Grades ... . . .. .... ..... 5-6-8-1-12-14 Grafting Spades ... .., .... . ...... 54-55 Grain Pattern Scoops. . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 Grain Trimmer Scoops . .... . . . . 6
