High Quality Shovel

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njsjeep

Observer
Honu said:
I used to way back in the days carry a drain spade or ditch shovel ?

so I usually throw something that looks like this in my rig

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reasons I used to like them was the narrow blade is easy to dig with and its long blade with flat head angle makes it easy to get along side your rig and under your rig meaning the reach of the blade can get well over a tire width under and get junk out quickly
never used in sand ? never really been around sand to get stuck in but I think it would suck in sand ! cause the narrow width all the sand would fall off :)

I have not used a shovel in YEARs though since I have been out of getting stuck for a long time :) heheheheh

just curious if anyone else ever used this kind shovel ?
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The Jackson shovel is available with a ditch type blade as well:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_95345-302-1539900_0_?productId=3143833&Ntt=shovel&Ntk=i_products&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?newSearch=true$Ntt=shovel$y=10$x=24
 

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TacoDell

TacoDell

Adventurer
scissor company makes other tools too ?!

Bought one of these...

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and am looking to get this D handled sibling...

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I always like my fiskars scissors...
and the axe is nice...

so what the hey... might as well try 'da shovel. :archaeolo
 
winkosmosis

winkosmosis

Explorer
Wait, so is it really made of titanium? Does that mean it won't rust with saltwater?

Every weekend I build sandcastles, and every tool I buy ends up rusty after one day out at the beach.

I saw the OP's shovel at Lowe's too, but I didn't buy it because it was heavy. If it doesn't rust, it would be worth it though.

Edit: It says here "14 gauge titanium steel" http://www.protoolreviews.com/reviews/lawn-garden/jackson-fiberglass-titanium-powerstep-shovel
Rather than make the shovels out of pure Titanium, which is about half as stiff as steel, Jackson opted for a titanium steel alloy which inhibits corrosion and gives the surface of the shovel a tough, long-lasting finish. This is smart for a number of reasons. For one, Titanium is extremely expensive, and using it in whole for a shovel is probably overkill for most applications. Second, a Titanium alloy takes away the biggest gripe I've had with shovels – they tend to rust rather quickly. It's also just plain cool and easy to market... go on, admit it.

Also, it weighs 4lb 2oz
 
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rezdiver

Adventurer
there is probably something like 0.5% titanium in that alloy. have you ever priced out a titanium hammer? so unless that shovel is priced somewhere around 3-400 dollars, there is no way that shovel has any amount of titanium in it to make a difference.

if you dont want rust buy a 5 dollar shovel at a garage sale and oil it after each use. or buy stainless.
 
seanz0rz

seanz0rz

Adventurer
mine now lives on my spare tire:
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a couple rubber bungees keep it there. even through some of the rougher spots of the trail, it never moved.

i havent really had a chance to use it, but i will next weekend at pismo, where ill be digging myself out of the sand all weekend.
 
oxi

oxi

Adventurer
njsjeep said:
I was looking for a good quality shovel to carry in the jeep. I found what seems to be a good shovel at my local Lowes for around $25. It is made in the US by Jackson Tools. I wasn't able to find it on the Lowes website or on the Ames/True temper/Jackson Tools website so I took a few pictures. The overall length is about 40" and the blade is about 8.5"x11" and it weighs about 2 pounds (using my feels about like that much scale). I am really impressed with the apparent ruggedness of this shovel. In this era of Chinese made junk this thing is built like a tank and with a little care should last forever.
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Yes great shovel comes with me every day!

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stevo

Observer
Having read this article, I was inspired to go to Lowe's myself and check it out. Walked out with the aforementioned standard D-handle shovel and the matching D-handle trenching shovel! Sweet! Having "mis-placed" equipment in the bush (usually at night) over the years I decided that I needed to get some stuff that was easier for me to locate once I set it down so as not to drive off and leave it there. To aid me in relocating it at night I also wrapped a strip of reflectve tape around the handle. I liked the bright yellow so much that I have picked up axe, pick, and sledge that match.
 
HenryJ

HenryJ

Expedition Leader
I have been packing a RIGID D-Handle Steel Blade Round Point Shovel on my trailer for quite a while now. I like the wood/steel D handle and the extra steel encased handle for leverage strength.
It has been a very good all around shovel.

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Homedepot carries these ($21.97)

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Fresno

Adventurer
TacoDell said:
Bought one of these...

Pro-Chopping-Axe-28-inch_product_main.jpg


and am looking to get this D handled sibling...

D-Handle-Digging-Shovel-Steel_product_main.png


I always like my fiskars scissors...
and the axe is nice...

so what the hey... might as well try 'da shovel. :archaeolo
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Wow they have done a spectacular job of creating a SHOVEL! This is the one. All forged: everything and one piece. I have the straight handle. No rivets. The handle, the step and the blade are one piece. Light and power coated. Perfect for me since it is mounted on the roof in the weather.
 
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toymaster

Explorer
OK, all joking aside. What other forum out there would get excited over a shovel???? Got to love it here.

Personally, my short folding one goes everywhere under the passenger seat of my jeep. :archaeolo
 
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