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Old 05-30-2011, 01:22 PM
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Default Updatted My Old Scoop (The Poor Man's Backhoe!!)
I meantioned to Craig that I was contemplating changing my Hoe to allow for easier digging in his hunting grounds and this is the result!!

The origional and two revisions first then the final rendition.

Spent hours drilling hole and breaking drill bits, but got 'er done!!

Works Great!!
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Old 05-30-2011, 01:28 PM
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Default Missed this picture of a better view of the scoop!
The handle is re-enforced 1" aluminum pipe sealed at both ends with epoxy.
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Old 05-30-2011, 02:15 PM
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Wow.. a lot of work there.... RickO

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Lots of work for sure....nice job CJ!

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At least your not hauling that big tank around anymore CJ

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how much does it weigh?
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Old 05-31-2011, 06:41 AM
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Default The bucket is 8" Diameter X 10" Deep
It weighs just over 7 lbs.

The only thing I would change in a future version is that I would make it 7" Dia X 9" or 10" Deep with a re-enforced 3/4" aluminum handle to trim off another pound or two.

Had I been paid by the hour for labor on this scoop it would be a very expensive scoop!!!
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