What are the different parts of a brick hod?
What are the parts of a brick hod? |
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| A brick hod consists of an open box and a handle for carrying. | ||||
Brick hod box (brick hod head) |
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A brick hod’s box is usually three-sided and has a V-shaped end.
It also has a back panel to secure the load and make it possible to be carried at an angle (on the shoulder). |
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The box section also incorporates a socket for the handle, which is placed on the underside, at the bottom of the V.
It consists of a tube into which the handle is inserted. |
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Brick hod handle |
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The handle is the part held by the user, and usually takes the form of a basic pole with a tapered end to fit into the socket on the hod. Brick hod handles are usually sold separately, and some brush handles may fit as a substitute.
The actual hod handles are available in two standard lengths: 107cm (42″) and 120cm (48″). The length you want is dependent on your height and ergonomic comfort. You may feel more comfortable with the longer version if you are a taller person and vice versa. |
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| Some models may have extra features that improve the brick hod. These can include: | ||||
Brick hod shoulder cushioning |
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In 1869 there was a patent issued for an improved brick and mortar hod which included the addition of a shoulder cushion.
A leather lining stuffed with hair was subsequently added. |
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Nowadays, hods don’t tend to come with cushioning like this. However, they can come with a flattened section which rests on the shoulder. | |||
Ribbed or reinforced brick hod sides |
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Older hods, made from wood or metal, sometimes have reinforced sides.
These will come in the form of metal brackets attached to the main V section to secure and enhance the tool. The newer plastic versions of the tool are often moulded, with ribs to provide the extra reinforcement needed. |
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Brick hod size |
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The dimensions of these brick hods are typically 420 x 220 x 220mm. | |||
