Heft detachable tool handle - video and photo

[Jon]

Heft detachable tool handle. 55-second video:

The ergonomic snow shovels (like the wheeled snow shovels, or extra-wide snow shovels and associated gimmickry) only really work consistently well in light snow, which you can often remove with a push broom, or just drive through anyway. The most utilitarian snow shovels aren't really shovels - they're scoops. "Grain scoops" to be specific, in steel or plastic, and you frequently see them half-sticking out of deep snow around houses in snowy climates. These guys:



So I'm not sure if the Heft will be any good. However, I do like how it's detachable, because it dramatically increases the likelihood of it being useful. I'm also not thrilled about the plastic construction, but I am beginning to suspect that this construction is essential for mass marketing a tool. I can't imagine that inventors are originally using plastic for stuff like this; the prototype was probably made out of wood or steel.

More: https://www.theheft.com/

Previously:

Snowplowing a street without blocking driveways - GIF
miniature John Deere 9630 plowing snow video
Steam-powered snowplow
Snowbound - Allis-Chalmers promotional film
'32 Ford custom snowblower
Roof snow removal tools - GIFs
Tools for removing snow from tractor trailer roofs - videos and patent
Mining coal scooper used as snow remover - GIF
Fullsize RC snowblower - video
Man gets sucked into snowmobile - video

[PJs]

Interesting concept for multiple uses but as you say plastic? I would worry about the "anti slip rubber compound Pads" wearing out quickly if you change implements often as well as the twist lock coming loose in the middle of a heavy toss, which wouldn't be good for a bad back as intended.

However I have made my mind up I must have one of these...for my heavier garden culitvation.

Or the Trowel

No disrespect for the design and $15 Prime is reasonable...just longevity and functionality for Tall Guys!

[Frank S]

Maybe if I tried one I might find a use for it. When using any long handled tool I like to allow my off hand whichever that one may be at the time to slip along the handle.
Most people I've seen using rakes or hoes don't know how to use them anyway, they always try to extend the tool out in front of them so they can pull straight towards them. With a rake it takes less effort to pull it along your side from slightly behind you. the same with a hoe this way you can walk between the rows and catch both rows by switching hands and sides. Sitting here thinking about it the clip on handle could be useful for at least those two tools

[MikeD]

I purchased one about 2 years ago. I use it in wintertime, we regularly get 3 to 10 inches of wet snow (Ottawa, Canada)
I use it on a snow plough/shovel. Its the plastic version, as pictured, it does make using the snow plough/shovel easier.
The only problem is the rubber grip when cold and wet, will slip...

[Clockguy]

Where was this back in the 50's when I was shovelin' snowed-in sidewalks for a buck a walk?? Sure wouda saved my back for later on ....... like now when I'm in my mid-70's and have a portrait of myself hangin' on my chiropractor's office wall!!

[Jon]

Conceptually similar to the detachable Heft handle is the Kikka Digga, for attaching to digging tools.



1:51 video:

Available at UK Amazon for $30: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kikka-Digga...dp/B01HU4E95U/

We have previously looked at a similar tool, the Archimedes, which was a failed Kickstarter.

[Frank S]

Conceptually similar to the detachable Heft handle is the Kikka Digga, for attaching to digging tools.



1:51 video:

Available at UK Amazon for $30: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kikka-Digga...dp/B01HU4E95U/

We have previously looked at a similar tool, the Archimedes, which was a failed Kickstarter.

The video is misleading note how much the guy struggles to break over the spade which has a longer blade than the fork. then it shows how effortlessly he diggs the trench after installing the gimmick while the fulcrum point is much higher than it would be if he was just breaking it over at the ground causing him to lift the dirt out as well as break it up.
ther may be some effort saved in this step because he is able to use the higher fulcrum point to allow hime to turn over the dirt instead of having to lift it as well.

[PJs]

Looks pretty good to me especially for the adobe around here. Much more robust design than the one above...and I like the name.