Post Shoveling

[flyadive]

Just wandering what type of shovel everyone prefers to use?
I took a post hole digger apart and added a threaded rod with nuts (witch I use my foot to push the shovel in) and made two shovels. For me I think it's the best way. I can dig/pry/ cut roots all without bending down. Only after I move the object do I bend over to retrieve it !! I've been using this for 15 years. Went through 3 handles and welded the shovel twice.it's not very hard to carry either because I use it as a cane, probe for soft ground, or I carry it balanced with no problem. Does anyone have a better way? Don't like to bend down. Backs ok but not good.



I did think maybe I could add a shovel to my boots instead because I sometimes sweep the ground with my foot before I dig!

 

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[A/CMan]

Cleaver idea! I use a spade shovel when relic hunting, AC

 

[spartacus53]

That's a little too big and cumbersome to tote around. I go with an old army folding shovel.

If you really want to save your back, just use a backhoe

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I've got a Lesche Sampson with the T-handle that's never done me wrong. It can get a bit heavy after a while though.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I actually build my own as well. However when I travel up to Virginia , and hunt the fields, I prefer a Predator big red. I can move a lot of dirt fast, and you can't break em.

 

[GPS53]

Looks good for the fields and woods, my dad needs something like that.