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Old 06-15-2022, 05:14 PM
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I have bought a inexpensive small shovel and I have decided to modify it to make more suitable for the task and more easily transportable (from 27 inches to 21):
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Old 06-16-2022, 12:02 AM
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Cool little shovel and smart idea

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Old 06-16-2022, 07:58 AM
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Like what you did to that little shovel. Any plans to notch one side of the blade (or both) to help with roots?


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Old 06-22-2022, 07:02 PM
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Like what you did to that little shovel. Any plans to notch one side of the blade (or both) to help with roots?


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Hi!!

I'm thinking about it but all the modifications are made in my kitchen with basic tools, so I'm not sure to do properly
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