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[tweeta_bear]

i fixed the fiberglass handle i broke on my shovel. i modified an axe handle and used impact resistant epoxy. (look out kevin my shovel will hold twice as much as a regular shovel)

what would you pay for a shovel like this? notice the modification to the scoop.

 

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[KevinInColorado]

Uh oh, my odds just got longer in our side by side competition... I better buy one off you to even the odds! Seriously, I'd like one...or maybe customize a shovel I already own for me?

 

[fowledup]

Nice looking shovel Tweeta, that and your new "Prospector" sluice and you'll be a highly mobile mass production gravel sluicing gold getting machine. If they were in the $15-20 dollar range I'd buy one or two. I like the handle size. More leverage then a mini-garden and you can still stick it in a pack. Another thing you can do with it; divide the scoop part in thirds length wise, use a scratch awl or nail to mark the division lines. Then heat the shovel at the lines only. Bend up the outside portion to form sides. You don't need to, but you can also weld a foot cap on the back. Makes an incredibly strong little shovel that holds a lot and will get into the tight places.

 

[Sample Pan Dan]

I like the mod on the scoop... I need me one of those too.

 

[tweeta_bear]

thanks everyone. i will make you one kevin they are $25 for a fiberglass handle shovel at home depot. if you get me a shovel ill make it for you. its unfortunate the my BGT will show up here when the temperature is 10degrees here... DAMNIT! but yeah i cant wait. i cant say it enuf. ill be shoveling truck loads of gravel. i seen one of these shovels at "clear creek prospectors" and they want $50 for a shovel like this... that actually where i got the idea.

 

[KevinInColorado]

Sounds great, let's do it starting with my nice fiberglass shovel

Is your Prospector forecast to come later this week? Brrr! That said, I do prospect right thru winter, just gotta dress for it and pick your days... Sunshine and 45 F feels pretty good if you're digging and on the gold :-)

 

[63bkpkr]

Sunshine and 45 degrees while producing some btu's would feel good. I love that kind of weather especially for "trail improvements'...............63bkpkr

And yes that is a nice looking shovel Tweeta Bear

 

[tweeta_bear]

thanks 63bkpkr