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#214721 - 01/10/11 10:31 PM Re: Best Snow Shovel for car? [Re: digimark]
dougwalkabout Offline
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Registered: 02/03/07
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Loc: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted By: digimark
Regarding putting a decent edge on a shovel blade -- I have a Gerber folding shovel. What do you use to put a good edge on it? A grinder? Dremel tool?


I used to be a purist and do all the work with an 8"+ file. But I have found that if I'm careful, I can do most of the grunt work with a cheap, 4-amp angle grinder. I use very light pressure and many fast passes to avoid ruining the temper of the shovel. When I have established a rough 45-degree bevel, a few last quick passes with essentially no pressure will take off the 1/2-mm of steel on the bevel that has been hardened. If I don't do this, the file will bounce right off in places. If the file bites into the metal, all along the bevel, I've got it right. I always finish with a file. I can easily put on an edge that will cut rope, roots, veggies, or leather work boots (!).


Edited by dougwalkabout (01/10/11 10:34 PM)

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#219505 - 03/17/11 12:37 PM Re: Best Snow Shovel for car? [Re: Frisket]
TANSTAF1 Offline
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Registered: 07/27/10
Posts: 25
Loc: Born in ME, in exile in MA
Once you have put an edge on your shovel, how do you keep it from cutting your backpack, or other stuff if you do not use a carrier. I don't want to use a carrier because of the added weight. My ILBE backpack has a pocket and sleeve which is ideal to carry an etool and while the pocket seems sturdy I think over time a sharp edge to cause unacceptable wear.

I think I am going to try the stripping they make to go on the edge of car doors, but i am wondering if anyone has any better ideas.

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#219514 - 03/17/11 01:30 PM Re: Best Snow Shovel for car? [Re: TANSTAF1]
hikermor Offline
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
I typically fold a piece of duct tape over the sharpened edge. It will stay put, and comes off easily. After any significant use you need not worry about the edge cutting any more; it will be quite dull.
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#284409 - 05/02/17 05:37 AM Re: Best Snow Shovel for car? [Re: Frisket]
reoul Offline
Stranger

Registered: 04/26/17
Posts: 1
I am a lazy guy.
when winter comes, I always use a folding shovel.
Maybe you would think that it's not convenient to clean the snow.
But it is easy to carry .
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Edited by chaosmagnet (05/02/17 12:08 PM)
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#284411 - 05/02/17 12:10 PM Re: Best Snow Shovel for car? [Re: Frisket]
chaosmagnet Offline
Sheriff
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3819
Loc: USA
Reoul,

When a user posts a URL pointing to a store in their first message it's suspicious. Please respond to the thread letting us know that you understand.


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Edited by chaosmagnet (05/02/17 12:10 PM)

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