Description
Edma spud is a site spud supplied without a shaft, with a blade of hardened steel and a riveted socket intended for a separately purchased wooden shaft. The spud is available in two blade widths: 300 mm (product number 090055) and 500 mm (product number 095055). The narrower blade weighs 0.54 kg and the wider one 0.78 kg.
The blade is a single piece of hardened steel plate, whose stiffness transfers the pushing and striking force applied through the shaft all the way to the edge of the blade without bending. The front edge of the blade is straight, so it stays tight against the substrate along its whole width and removes adhesive, mortar and ice in an even strip instead of digging into the substrate in places.
The shaft is fitted into a tapered socket with an outer diameter of 36 mm. The socket is riveted to the blade, so there is no weld seam in the joint that could break under twisting load. The taper wedges the shaft more tightly in place as the pushing force increases. The shaft is not included.
Edma spud is intended for pushing and chopping removal work done standing: tearing up floor coverings, cleaning formwork boards and removing snow, ice and site mud. Related products are the Schwan spud, which has reinforced upper supports for heavy demolition work, and for the shaft the Schwan spud handle 130 cm.
Intended use and suitability:
The spud is intended for removing material from a hard, flat substrate while working with a long shaft. The blade width is chosen according to whether you need area coverage or penetrating force.
- Removing floor coverings: removing vinyl flooring, linoleum, fitted carpet and adhesive residue from a concrete substrate; the 500 mm blade advances quickly over large open areas, the 300 mm blade bites into stubborn adhesive and fits between furniture.
- Cleaning formwork and equipment: removing hardened concrete and cement adhesive from formwork boards, formwork tables and steel forms.
- Site cleaning: removing site mud, mortar splashes and levelling compound residue from floors and ramps.
- Snow and ice work: chopping packed snow and ice from yards, ramps and steps in winter.
- Removing tiles: removing loose tiling and tile adhesive when the blade is pushed under the tile at a shallow angle.
Package contents:
- 1 pcs spud with hardened steel blade and riveted socket
The shaft is not included; it is purchased separately.
Features:
- Hardened steel blade: the edge withstands chopping against concrete and ice without going blunt quickly.
- Rigid blade plate: does not bend under pushing force, so the force is transmitted all the way to the edge.
- Riveted socket: a mechanical joint between the blade and the shaft socket, with no weld seam.
- Tapered socket ø 36 mm: the shaft wedges in more tightly as the pushing force increases.
- Two blade widths: 300 mm for precise, stubborn work, 500 mm for working large surfaces.
- Straight front edge: removes the covering in an even strip along the whole width of the blade.
- Supplied without shaft: the length and material of the shaft are chosen to suit the work.
Technical specifications:
- Blade width: 300 mm or 500 mm.
- Blade material: hardened steel.
- Socket: riveted, tapered, outer diameter 36 mm.
- Shaft: not included.
- Front edge: straight, along the whole width of the blade.
Edma spud instructions for use:
1. Fitting the shaft: Taper the end of the wooden shaft so that it sits tightly in the socket. Drive the shaft into place by striking the free end of the shaft against a hard surface, so that the socket wedges onto the shaft. Make sure the shaft cannot turn in the socket.
2. Working position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold the shaft with both hands and keep your back straight. Place the blade against the substrate at an angle of about 20–30 degrees.
3. Removing by pushing: Push the blade under the covering or mortar with your body weight, not with your arms alone. Advance with even, short pushes and remove one strip at a time.
4. Chopping: Ice and hardened mortar are struck with short vertical blows, after which the loosened piece is pushed aside. Do not use the spud as a lever under stone or concrete.
5. Sharpening the blade: Restore the edge with a file or grinder from the top side of the blade, following the original bevel. Keep the blade cool while grinding so that the hardening does not soften.
6. Care and storage: Clean mortar and adhesive off the blade after use, dry it and oil it lightly. Store it dry with the blade off the ground; check the socket rivets and the tightness of the shaft regularly.
Warnings:
- The edge of the blade is sharp and the blade is rigid: wear protective gloves, safety footwear and safety glasses.
- A loose tile, piece of ice or concrete chip can fly off, so make sure there are no bystanders in the work area.
- Check the fixing of the shaft before every shift; a loose shaft comes out of the socket in the middle of a blow.
- Do not use the spud as a lever under heavy pieces; the blade can bend or break.
- Do not push the blade onto electrical, water or heating cables or pipes; check the floor construction before demolition.
- Old floor adhesives and coverings can contain harmful substances; find out what the material is and wear a respirator if necessary.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What size of shaft does the Edma spud fit? The socket is tapered and its outer diameter is 36 mm. The end of the shaft is tapered so that it wedges tightly into the socket.
Which blade width should I choose, 300 or 500 mm? The 500 mm blade covers a larger area at a time and suits open floor surfaces. The 300 mm blade concentrates the same pushing force on a narrower edge and bites into stubborn adhesive or hardened mortar.
Is a shaft included? No. The spud is supplied without a shaft, and the shaft is purchased separately.
Can the spud be used to chop ice? Yes. The hardened blade withstands chopping ice and packed snow; however, steel is more brittle in the cold, so keep the blows short and perpendicular.
How is the spud blade sharpened? By filing or grinding from the top side of the blade following the original bevel; keep the blade cool so that the hardening does not soften.
What is the difference between this and the Schwan spud? Schwan spud has a thick blade and reinforced upper supports for heavy demolition work. This model is lighter and available in two blade widths.
Recycling instructions:
Sort a discarded spud into metal collection; the steel and riveted socket are recyclable metal. Remove any wooden shaft and take it to wood waste or energy waste. The packaging cardboard belongs in cardboard collection. Floor covering and adhesive waste removed in demolition is sorted by material; demolition waste containing harmful substances is taken to a hazardous waste collection point.
