ecoast
Elite Member
after seeing what some folk go through with regard to buying these things and trying to get them replaced under warantee, I was inspired to make my own shovel for the woods digging...
you will minimally need:
Tools:
grinder with grinding and cut off wheels
drill
welder (or have someone weld it for a few buck once you cut/shape)
Material:
pipe = 3/4" for shaft; 1/2" for handle
1/8" steel (overkill)
once you decide on a 'design'; you will fold cardboard over and make symmetrical pattern:
you will minimally need:
Tools:
grinder with grinding and cut off wheels
drill
welder (or have someone weld it for a few buck once you cut/shape)
Material:
pipe = 3/4" for shaft; 1/2" for handle
1/8" steel (overkill)
once you decide on a 'design'; you will fold cardboard over and make symmetrical pattern: