The shaft attachment is a very important element in a fork. There are various fastening techniques depending on the type of fork and the intended use. For some jobs, a high load capacity is very important - for others, the low weight of the tool is decisive.
Here it is important to find the best compromise, because the more load-bearing an element is, the heavier it will be.
When choosing the shaft attachment, there is another aspect to consider: the replaceability of the shaft in case of regular wear or shaft failure.
Shaft attachment for fork heads with pin
For forks with a pin at the top, there are several fastening techniques to choose from, which differ in shape, finishing or material thickness.
The rectangular shaped pin is driven into the lower end of the shaft with high pressure or firm blows. The pre-assembled metal elements prevent the wood from cracking in the area of attatchement and ensure a firm connectionwith the pin.
Bushing and cover
- only for forks with pin
- forged fork head
- bushing encloses the shaft
- shaft is fixed with a rectangular pin
Features:
- high durability
- high stability
- the bushing protects the end of the shaft against moisture and damage
- relatively high weight
- manual craftsmanship is required for the replacement of the shaft
Clamp and cover
- only for forks with pin
- forged fork head
- Schienenzwinge umschließt den Stiel formschlüssig
- shaft is fixed with a nail
Features:
- high durability
- high stability
- low weight
- the clamp protects the end of the shaft against moisture
- manual craftsmanship is required for the replacement of the shaft
Long closed clamp and cover
- only for forks with pin
- forged fork head
- the long closed clamp encloses the shaft
- shaft is fixed with a nail
Features:
- very high durability
- very high stability
- the long closed clamp protects the end of the shaft against moisture and damage
- high weight
- manual craftsmanship is required for the replacement of the shaft
