Foldable Plug-cutting Prospecting shovel

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It is a real pain lugging a full length shovel around, and it is not a real good image either. I wanted something real quick to set up, and for there to be no flex/slop in the handle. So this has a spring loaded locking pin. Handle length is 450mm

So here is what I am going to make next week for a bit of fun. If it works that's great, if it snaps i won't be too fussed:

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Made out of 3mm mild steel. The shovel head has been tested and proved to work well. It is the handle that is a big unknown!
 
rockdev said:
That is bloody awesome, what a great idea...looks fantastic. :Y:

Thanks, I was just sick of carrying a full length shovel around and people give weird looks. The plan is to make something to hook to my belt
 
its not too heavy. Only a little heavier than the standard full length shovels.

I don't have plans just yet to make this shovel a production item. It'll need plenty of testing prior to selling one. I only made this one up for a bit of fun :)
 

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