Shovel Romanowski model 3265 – coal shovel, metal blade, wooden handle

The Romanowski model 3265 coal shovel is designed for manual handling of coal, ash and other bulk solid fuels. It combines a metal blade with a wooden handle to provide a durable tool for scooping, moving and loading small to medium quantities of loose material in domestic and light industrial settings. The shovel is intended for tasks around heating stoves, fireplaces and boiler rooms where a robust hand tool is required for routine fuel handling and ash removal.

Advantages

The metal blade offers resistance to abrasion and heat from warm ash, while the wooden handle provides a comfortable grip and shock absorption during repeated use. The shovel’s construction balances strength and weight for manoeuvrable handling, and its simple, traditional design makes maintenance and replacement straightforward. Materials are selected to withstand contact with coarse fuels and hot residues under normal household and utility conditions.

Suitable for

• Shovelling coal and solid fuels into stoves and boilers
• Removing ash from fireplaces and fireboxes
• Transferring loose bulk material in boiler rooms and fuel stores
• Small-scale manual loading and site clean-up tasks

Key specifications

• Blade material: metal blade designed for contact with coal and ash
• Handle material: wooden handle for grip and impact absorption
• Tool type: hand shovel suitable for scooping and transferring loose solids
• Typical uses: coal handling, ash removal, bulk fuel transfer

How to use

Hold the shovel by the wooden handle with a comfortable two-handed grip for heavy loads or one-handed for lighter tasks. Position the blade under the material and lift using leg and arm motion to avoid strain on the back. For loading stoves or boilers, scoop measured amounts of fuel and transfer slowly to maintain control. To remove ash, allow embers to cool to a safe temperature before scooping and transfer the ash into a suitable metal container for disposal. Inspect the blade and handle periodically for wear, looseness or damage and replace any worn parts as needed.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection when handling hot or dusty materials. Avoid exposing the wooden handle to prolonged moisture; store the shovel in a dry place. Do not use the shovel to pry heavy objects or as a support tool to prevent premature damage to the blade or handle.