SDS MAX Accessories (Bushing Head, Clay Spade and Tamper Plate)

SDS Max Bushing Head, Clay Spade and Tamper Plate

237-45 SDS Max Bushing Head

An SDS Max Bushing Head is a specialized tool used for surface preparation and finishing in construction and masonry work. Here are its common uses:

1. Concrete Surface Roughening: It is primarily used to create a textured surface on concrete, which improves adhesion for subsequent layers like plaster, stucco, or tile.
2. Surface Smoothing: The tool helps to flatten and even out rough concrete surfaces by removing high spots or inconsistencies.
3. Material Removal: The bushing head can chip away loose or weak material on concrete surfaces, helping to clean and prepare the area for repairs.
4. Rustic Finish: Sometimes used to create a decorative, rustic look by imprinting a consistent texture on stone or masonry surfaces.

This tool is often applied in restoration, renovation, and preparation tasks where precise surface modification is required​

237-55 SDS Max Clay Spade

An SDS Max clay spade is a specialized tool designed for digging and removing soft ground materials. Its broad, flat blade makes it ideal for heavy-duty excavation work. Here are its primary uses:

1. Trenching and Digging: Efficiently cuts through clay, hard-packed dirt, and soil, making it perfect for creating trenches for pipes, cables, or foundations.
2. Soil Removal: Ideal for breaking up and removing compacted soil in landscaping or construction projects.
3. Excavation: Used in excavating foundations, digging footings, or clearing away earth for concrete installations.
4. Asphalt and Soft Material Removal: Useful for removing asphalt, ice, or other soft ground materials in roadwork or demolition tasks.

The SDS Max clay spade is typically used with demolition hammers to provide the force needed for tough soil and ground-breaking tasks​

237-52 SDS Max Tamper Plate (5″ by 5″)

An SDS Max tamper plate is a tool attachment primarily used for compacting various materials in construction and landscaping projects. Here are its common uses:

1. Soil Compaction: Used to compact loose soil, ensuring stability and reducing air pockets before laying foundations or paving.
2. Gravel and Sand Compaction: Ideal for compacting gravel or sand layers in preparation for concrete, asphalt, or paving stones.
3. Asphalt and Tarmac Repairs: Useful for compacting asphalt or patching potholes in roadwork and driveway repairs.
4. Compacting Backfill: Helps in compacting backfill in trenches after pipes or cables have been laid.
5. Post Installation: Can be used around fence posts or signposts to ensure the surrounding soil is firmly packed.

The tamper plate works with an SDS Max demolition hammer, applying force to create even, compacted surfaces quickly and efficiently