Features
- Compatible with HS1828 tamper plate and HS1969 carbide bushing tool
- 12 in length
- Round hex/spline shank profile
- Designed for use with tamper plate or carbide bushing head
- Not interchangeable with bushing shank
Specifications
| Description | Tamper plate shank |
| Length | 12.0 in |
| Size | 12 in |
| Material | Heat-treated steel (metal) |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shank Type | Round hex/spline |
| Compatibility | Round hex/spline hammers; works with tamper plate and carbide bushing heads |
| Notes | Not interchangeable with bushing shank |
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12 in round hex/spline tamper plate shank for use with round hex/spline hammers. Intended to be used with a tamper plate or carbide bushing head; manufactured from heat-treated steel for durability.
Model Number: HS1827
Project Ideas
Business
Paver Base Prep Micro-Service
Offer fast, flat, and fully compacted sub-bases for DIYers installing patios and walkways. Using the tamper plate on this round hex/spline shank, you can grade, compact lifts, and deliver a ready-to-lay surface. Sell per square foot with add-ons like edge restraints and screeding rails.
Shed/Hot Tub Gravel Pads
Productize leveled, compacted gravel pads for sheds, spas, and AC units. Market a turnkey package: site assessment, excavation, layered compaction, and final leveling. The heat-treated steel shank provides reliable daily use for consistent compaction results.
Anti-Slip Concrete Retrofit
Use a carbide bushing head on this shank to bush-hammer slick concrete around pools, ramps, and entries. Sell a safety upgrade service to homeowners, HOAs, and light commercial clients with quick turnarounds and minimal dust control add-ons.
Pothole and Trench Backfill Compaction
Provide mobile backfill compaction for small contractors and property managers. After repairs or utility installs, compact aggregate in lifts using the tamper plate for long-lasting patches. Offer per-visit pricing with response-time tiers.
Event Ground Prep for Tents and Stages
Partner with event planners to prepare level, compacted ground for temporary structures. Compact sub-grade and surface fines to reduce trip hazards and prevent leg sinkage. Offer weekend premium rates and bundle site cleanup and regrade services.
Creative
Rammed-Earth Garden Bench/Planter
Build plywood forms and compact layers of damp soil and aggregate using the tamper plate on this 12 in round hex/spline shank (with HS1828). The result is a beautiful, durable rammed-earth bench or planter with natural striations. Add pigments between layers for artistic banding.
Zen Gravel Garden with Stable Edging
Create a small Japanese-inspired gravel garden. After laying geotextile, use the tamper plate to compact a base of decomposed granite so raked patterns hold their shape and stepping stones don’t rock. The shank’s durability lets you achieve tight, even compaction in tight spaces.
Bocce or Pétanque Court
Install a backyard court by compacting lifts of DG or crushed fines. The tamper plate on this shank ensures a flat, firm surface with consistent bounce/roll. Finish with a light top dressing and final pass to lock the fines in place.
Bush-Hammered Concrete Art Panels
Mount a compatible carbide bushing head (HS1969) on this shank to texture cast concrete panels. Use stencils to create gradients and patterns for wall art or privacy screens while adding slip resistance and a stone-like, vintage finish.
Flagstone Path with Mosaic Infill
Lay a compacted base for flagstone or broken-tile mosaics. Use the tamper plate to lock the sub-base and final bedding layer, then brush in polymeric sand and make a last gentle pass around stones to minimize shifting and edge wobble.