IS 14541 : 1998 Forestry and Plantation Tools - Hoes and Forks - Specification

1 Scope

This standard specifies the materials, dimensions and otherrequirements of holes and forks intended for use in forestry andplantation for weeding and digging operations.

2 References

IS 620 :1985Wooden tool handles general requirements

IS 1586 :1988Method for Rockwell hardness test for metallicmaterial (scales A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-K)

IS 2062 :1992Steel for general structural purposes

IS 2102 : Part 1 :1993 General tolerances:Part 1 Tolerances for linear and angulardimensions without individual toleranceindications

IS 2500 : Part 1 :1992 Sampling inspection procedures :Part 1 Attribute sampling plans indexed byacceptable quality level (AQL) for lot by lotinspection

IS 2507 :1975Cold rolled steel strips for springs

IS 2897 :1983Wooden handles for shovels