Spear and Jackson Bars

Spear and Jackson Bars at Tooled-Up.com

Spear and Jackson Bars are heavy-duty hand tools built for prying, lifting, breaking and digging. Tooled-Up.com stocks them in two child categories: Crow Bars and Digging Bars. Each is designed for a different kind of site and groundwork, from stripping out timber to breaking up compacted soil.

Crow Bars are used for demolition, levering and removing fixings. Digging Bars are used for working in hard ground, where a spade or pick would struggle. Both are simple, robust tools made for repeated heavy use.

Browse the Spear and Jackson selection at Tooled-Up.com to compare the two types and choose the right bar for the job.

Key Features of Spear and Jackson Bars

• Solid steel construction: Bars are made to take heavy leverage and impact without bending under normal use.
• Weighted, durable bodies: Digging Bars use their weight to help break through compacted ground, so you spend less effort on each strike.
• Shaped working ends: Crow Bars have a claw or flattened end that slips into gaps, lifts boards and pulls out nails.
• Long lever length: A longer bar gives more leverage, which makes stubborn fixings and heavy materials easier to move.
• Simple, repairable design: With no moving parts, there is little to wear out or fail on site.

Who Uses Spear and Jackson Bars?

Builders and demolition crews use Crow Bars for strip-out work, removing floorboards, pulling framing apart and lifting pavers or slabs. Carpenters and chippies often keep one in the van for taking out old timber and stubborn fixings.

Groundworkers, landscapers and fencing contractors reach for Digging Bars when creating post holes, breaking up clay or stony soil and levering out buried rocks. Utility contractors use them for trenching, and allotment holders and keen gardeners find them useful for tough ground.

Popular Spear and Jackson Bars

Crow Bars

Spear and Jackson Crow Bars suit general demolition, prying and lifting. They are a sensible choice for renovation, shopfitting and site clearance.

Digging Bars

Spear and Jackson Digging Bars are made for heavy groundwork. They are ideal for post holes, hard-packed soil and breaking out stone before you shovel.

The Tooled-Up Spear and Jackson range lets you pick the bar that fits your trade and ground conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a crow bar and a digging bar?

A crow bar is designed for prying, levering and removing fixings, usually with a claw or flat end. A digging bar is heavier and built to break up hard ground and compacted soil.

Which bar is best for making fence post holes?

A Digging Bar is the better choice. Its weight and working end loosen hard soil and break up stones, so you can clear the hole more easily.

Can I use a crow bar for demolition work?

Yes. Crow Bars are widely used for strip-out and light demolition, including lifting floorboards, removing battens and separating timber. Wear gloves and eye protection, and follow HSE guidance for site work.

How do I choose the right length?

Choose a longer bar for more leverage on heavy or stubborn jobs, and a shorter one for tight spaces and easier handling. Consider how and where you will use it most often.