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DIY Plug Digga Spade plans with stick on template and instructions
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<blockquote data-quote="Phantom" data-source="post: 667846" data-attributes="member: 2603"><p>Hi GreenHornet, </p><p></p><p>Just about to build my third shovel based on your template, the shape is perfect, the only issue the Saxon compact shovel I used, it only lasted a few months, they flex and crack in the centre of the shovel, metal is too thin. </p><p>I even bought a Tigra Stainless steel shovel, but, I have three issues with it compared to your design:</p><p><strong>- Its heavy</strong></p><p><strong>- Even after sharpning blade, it is too thick and hard to cut clean sood.</strong></p><p><strong>- The metal handle drives me crazy when putting the pinpointer in my left hand with Shovel, to recheck zone, the pinpointer sounds off, where as with plastic D grip and wooden handle no noise(sensitive old bugger)</strong></p><p></p><p>The Tigra will be great for hard ground.</p><p>I know you have pointed to several shovels, however, can you say which one you have found to be the best<strong>, </strong>I want to get this one right. I will fit it to my wooden handle.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Phantom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phantom, post: 667846, member: 2603"] Hi GreenHornet, Just about to build my third shovel based on your template, the shape is perfect, the only issue the Saxon compact shovel I used, it only lasted a few months, they flex and crack in the centre of the shovel, metal is too thin. I even bought a Tigra Stainless steel shovel, but, I have three issues with it compared to your design: [B]- Its heavy - Even after sharpning blade, it is too thick and hard to cut clean sood. - The metal handle drives me crazy when putting the pinpointer in my left hand with Shovel, to recheck zone, the pinpointer sounds off, where as with plastic D grip and wooden handle no noise(sensitive old bugger)[/B] The Tigra will be great for hard ground. I know you have pointed to several shovels, however, can you say which one you have found to be the best[B], [/B]I want to get this one right. I will fit it to my wooden handle. Regards, Phantom [/QUOTE]
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DIY Plug Digga Spade plans with stick on template and instructions
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