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[jayjay 264]

I'm thinking of getting a two piece shovel made would anyone be able to put some photos up of theirs if they have one so i can get some ideas on joining it when cut and making it safe to use, one of my shovels is a bulldog and i was going to get it cut in half in work but not quite sure how i would revamp it. thanks

[Guest Eamon.Mc]

All you need is access to a metal workshop, welder,

lathe and taps and dies , bench and vice.

If you don't have all the above forget about it.

[Waz 4,293]

Take a look at the link below, looks a good job. I dont see the need for a lathe or taps and dies the way theyve been adapted. Keep us informed of your results JJ

 

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...c=27415&hl=

[jayjay 264]

Take a look at the link below, looks a good job. I dont see the need for a lathe or taps and dies the way theyve been adapted. Keep us informed of your results JJ

 

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...c=27415&hl=

thanks very much GDW that looks a proper job done on those two and i now have a better understanding of how i can have one made, i will take the shovel that i am going to have cut down into work on the weekend and get one of the fitters to have a little play about with it and see what he comes up with, thanks again and i will keep you up to date.

[dehoffmeister 2]

hi im a fitter just tell the lads weld a bush on one side and a nipple on the other half..... easy as pie

[harddigging 42]

will that work my missus has a bush and nipples but she cant dig to save her life

[higgins 75]

I'm thinking of getting a two piece shovel made would anyone be able to put some photos up of theirs if they have one so i can get some ideas on joining it when cut and making it safe to use, one of my shovels is a bulldog and i was going to get it cut in half in work but not quite sure how i would revamp it. thanks

Jayjay sorry to hijack your thread pal but i'm after designing a shovel but made from a lightweight strong metal similar

designed as yours but maybe a bit shorter to carry on your back with a strap and also a T-bar built in.Can any metal workers advise on a type of metal that would be light yet still strong enough in a short length,thanks,

Higgins.