Submitted by AXXXXXXXXA t3_10srqj7 in BuyItForLife
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eighthphase t1_j752vlj wrote
TIL there are wooden snow shovels. Clever. This coming from a Canadian where it is currently -28C
Mu11ana t1_j738s9w wrote
Yeah, we have two of those since I was a little child!
CamelHairy t1_j736cyu wrote
Look into buying a metal grain shovel. Mine is going on 30 years, and my sons on 10 years. Only repair I had to make this year was to grind the edge flat due to all the scrapping against asphalt.
https://www.harborfreight.com/aluminum-scoop-shovel-with-d-handle-69824.html
Ace 45 in. Aluminum Scoop General Purpose Shovel Wood Handle
Item #70044| Mfr #PALY-12M
Just about ,every hardware store, nursery, Walmart, and Amazon has at least one. I belive mine was an Ames.
1testaccount1 t1_j78v4x6 wrote
Do you do any for rust?
CamelHairy t1_j78vu72 wrote
The shovel is aluminum unless you count white rust (near ocean) it doesn't rust. Mine looks as good as the day I bought it. Sits outside next to the steps all winter, then an unheated shed the rest of the year. The only piece that is steel is the handle.
1testaccount1 t1_j78wezc wrote
Gotcha. I'll buy that lol cuz I need a shovel. The Snow Plow 36" is very nice but it's only for pushing for the most part
Justitias t1_j73ssf3 wrote
Fiskars
intelatominside t1_j73y1ag wrote
I second this.I usually went through one metal or one wooden shovel per winter, but the plastic fiskar ones seem to be the most sturdy. I've had it for 5+ years now
Justitias t1_j75k7mn wrote
I’ve two, first one is from 2004
nodeath370 t1_j73m7ob wrote
I like these Snowplow shovels. https://www.jmenterprises.com/36inch-snowpusher
losername4me2 t1_j73suwm wrote
Agree with this. Not great for scooping/tossing snow, but wonderful for clearing 3-4 inches quicker than a snowblower.
davepizzalover t1_j73szpg wrote
One of these for light snow as a pusher and a steel shovel when its heavy and you have to scoop!
nodeath370 t1_j745o5x wrote
I've been debating getting one of their scoop shovels based on the build quality of the pushers. https://www.jmenterprises.com/dominator-scoop-shovel
davepizzalover t1_j747yzy wrote
Not a bad plan imo idk if the handles are the same but you might be able to just by a scoop end from the replaceable parts and swap them when needed (if you’re trying to save some money)
PeteyMcBuds t1_j77d9sr wrote
Not the same material of blade/scoop. Just looked at doing the same, the pusher versions are way more robust than the scoops. No personal use however, but the plastic seems more brittle.
MangJuice232 t1_j744qu6 wrote
This is the one. Buy this.
proptecher t1_j74x5lr wrote
Looks awesome. Bought 2. Thx!
MossadHitman t1_j76k7sz wrote
This looks seriously tuff
Phogna_Bologna_Pogna t1_j735ylm wrote
andyhenault t1_j74aa35 wrote
You either live in an apartment or get very little snow.
AXXXXXXXXA OP t1_j736ebj wrote
Too heavy? No bent ergo handle?
Phogna_Bologna_Pogna t1_j737dge wrote
Pretty light, the scoop is made of aluminum, it’s not the most ergonomic, but is BIFL we had some of these that Great-Grandpa probably used on the farm, the edges do wear out on concrete but a good angle grinder can keep the edge clean if it does curl on you
mts2snd t1_j733ot6 wrote
The cheap flat orange ones with the straight wood handle. Used them when I used to plow snow, and still have a few for home use. They wear down at the edge, but that is ok, I take small bites when I shovel so I don’t have a MI.
xueimelb t1_j73mw14 wrote
>MCI
myocardial infarction?
mts2snd t1_j744v2f wrote
Yep should said MI.
drmrsk t1_j74lg9h wrote
Mild cognitive impairment
Scarecrow_Kayak t1_j74yviy wrote
Mastication Capacity Issue.
Small bites only.
BobRoberts01 t1_j745632 wrote
A defunct phone company?
LeepOnMyDick t1_j73r28d wrote
The only problem with steel shovels is that they’re extremely loud. Several times louder than plastic. The entire neighborhood will hear you. I’ve had ok luck with plastic/replaceable steel blade, the plastic seems to deaden the metal scrape a bit.
Soft_Use229 t1_j73rppb wrote
Good, might get some of em out and doing their own yards for the poor delivery people
caezar-salad t1_j74yxpj wrote
When everyone is out shoveling, a shovel thats a bit louder isn't going to annoy anyone lol
LeepOnMyDick t1_j74zfjm wrote
I get it but not everyone is in the same situation all of the time or at all. Sometimes I shovel early or late as opposed to “normal.” Maybe I just prefer as much anonymity as possible but I just don’t need that shit.
dramatix01 t1_j744f8u wrote
Don't buy the ones with the metal edge. Just buy the cheaper plastic ones. They cut though the snow better than anything and they scrape up ice really well, especially if you use it upside down. The edge wears down a little bit every season, but I've had those cheap shovels last me well over a decade.
GeoSol t1_j747f1f wrote
Disposable = lightweight and easy to use
Buyit4life = Heavier and thus more effort to use.
Not everything needs to last forever, but i'd get an aluminum snow shovel if i had to use it regularly. Should find lots of options at farm supply stores.
No_Definition6442 t1_j73srpo wrote
Metal and wood. Anything else is trash.
RunCyckeSki t1_j7648zz wrote
Fiberglass handles are better. I've snapped a few wood handles in my day.
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j7468z4 wrote
Bully Tools for sure! They are built like a tank and made in the US.
morehambones t1_j74fkfv wrote
Save your back with shoveling and get one of these instead. https://scoopsandrakes.com/snow-scoops/
Sgtpepper123654 t1_j75e33v wrote
Second this. I've had mine since 2008 or 2009. As good as new. Only break it out when the snow is deep enough. For lighter snow or smaller areas we use the snow plow both are great.
TheRealThordic t1_j73az58 wrote
I uwe SunCast steelcore shovels with the bent handles. Much easier on your back than a straight handle and I've had mine for like 10 years now and they are still basically like new.
yippekayaye_7 t1_j73wbox wrote
fallingupthehill t1_j75hdg0 wrote
I've realized I've had the same snow shovel for more than 12 years. I have no clue where I bought it, I recall it was more than I wanted to spend, but I needed one that didn't have a really long handle as I'm short. I made sure I took it with me when I got divorced. It's never cracked or chipped. Just a basic blue shovel. I'm amazed at the abuse it's taken, and still performs really well.
JoLudvS t1_j73ipge wrote
We use two broad aluminium blade dung shovels with a steel lip and ash handles for fifteen years now. Sturdy but not ightweight.
dizcostu t1_j73n2pg wrote
Spring steel where the shovel portion is a solid piece - not the kind that has a edge strip. Everything else will break eventually.
celmaki t1_j73rbn4 wrote
My snow shovel is still in perfect shape second winter straight.
Thank you global warming
jfcmfer t1_j73rkr0 wrote
Manplow. Find the right size for you and buy it.
morehambones t1_j74g1lc wrote
On of these snow scoops is easier to use when there's more than an inch or so of snow. https://scoopsandrakes.com/snow-scoops/
Shooting4daMoon t1_j745i7h wrote
Look for a grain shovel, if you live where you get large dumps or heavy snow. Any rancher store carry’s them. They are typically all metal unless you find an all plastic version.
Amyx231 t1_j74s1qn wrote
Plastic parts wear. But metal will damage the asphalt. So….
My shovel is plastic with a metal strip out front. It’s about 6-7 years old and still going strong. Costco. Yes, the plastic will eventually wear thin. But that’s years and years in the future. The plastic isn’t thin and sharp, more rounded and thicker, so it’s durable and not really damaging anything.
jr0127 t1_j74y6yp wrote
I’ll check my garage tomorow for you. I got this wide push shovel from Home Depot in 2017. I live in Chicago so plenty use. No issues still like new.
CoraxTechnica t1_j756j7a wrote
Stop buying plastic
RunCyckeSki t1_j7640zt wrote
Lifelong Minnesota here. I prefer using a steel "snow pusher" for clearing the driveway and sidewalks. If you can handle the extra weight, I recommend the 30" Bully Tools snow pusher with the fiberglass handle. They also make a 24" version.
I inhereted an older steel pusher from my father and it's 35+ years old. In my experience, the plastic ones break when it's sub 0°F and you can't scrape/chisel packed ice with them. Metal can take much more abuse.
kelvin_bot t1_j7641gj wrote
0°F is equivalent to -17°C, which is 255K.
^(I'm a bot that converts temperature between two units humans can understand, then convert it to Kelvin for bots and physicists to understand)
FerengiCaptain t1_j76qddl wrote
I've never had a plastic one that lasted more than 4 winters. I've never had one that wasn't made of plastic that broke, at all.
Electrical-Mail15 t1_j774s3v wrote
Most of them today are just flaky.
AKLA98 t1_j77fdoe wrote
Alaskan here. This aluminum shovel is what you’re looking for. They make a homeowner version that has less thick aluminum (i.e less weight)
Greifvogel1993 t1_j744snt wrote
Snow shovel companies can’t make exorbitant profits if they make durable snow shovels. They have to make them last for a season or two max, so they can sell you another one. Planned obsolescence is a poison to consumers. Apply this concept to most products you use.
Frenzy_MacKenzie t1_j75nel0 wrote
Show shovels are kind of like work gloves. If you are getting 10+ years out of them you aren't using them much.
Metal will last longer but it'll break your back.
SadSpecial8319 t1_j73619t wrote
Buy a Swiss one. Have a wooden and an aluminum one from my dad. They're at least 40 years old. Called "Schneeschieber", see here: https://www.google.ch/search?q=Schneeschaufel+holz&client=safari&hl=en-gb&biw=375&bih=635&prmd=sivn&sxsrf=AJOqlzWDGU4MAlea93A24OUASWLT6KC4Eg:1675451287415&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjgMy2hvr8AhUfgf0HHbjSCq8Q_AUIGSgA