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    Snow Shovel Adaptation

    I added a loop of cotton clothesline to my snow shovel. I used a constrictor knot near the blade and made the loop so it reaches to the handle. It makes shovelling SO much easier. You don't have to bend to grab the handle to toss a bladeful of snow. You can adjust the position of the lower knot along the wooden shaft and change the size of the loop to suit yourself. It made the clearing of the recent humungus snowfall much quicker and with less strain on the back. Try it!!!


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    the simple ideas are often the best!

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    I'll have to try this out next snowstorm - very clever .
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    What is snow ?
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    Get one of these...
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    Defeat is an absolute consequense for the one that have neglected to do the necessary preparations - bad luck we call it
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    Quote Originally Posted by FishyFolk View Post
    Get one of these...
    Now that's a shovel .
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    Quote Originally Posted by OakAshandThorn View Post
    Now that's a shovel .
    It's what everyone uses here...at least those that does not have their own snowblower...
    Victory awaits the one, that has everything in order - luck we call it
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    Quote Originally Posted by FishyFolk View Post
    It's what everyone uses here...at least those that does not have their own snowblower...
    It certainly looks better than many of the shovel options here.
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