[TheForge] Making a Shovel

[Bob Ehrenberger]

Chris,

Thanks for the link.  The problem is that this picture, like most pictures
I've located, doesn't show the critical part of the shovel, ie: how is the
handle attached.   This one shows that there is some sort of a socket for
the handle but was the socket forged from the same piece of steel that the
blade was or was it welded on? Is there a support on the back side?  Most
modern shovels seem to have a plate spot welded to the back to help support
the handle.

Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.
eforge at centurytel.net

----Original Message----
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:58:43 -0700
From: Chris Worsley <cpworsley at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Making a Shovel

Here is one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Civil-War-Period-D-Handle-Shovel_W0QQitemZ130019996929QQcmdZViewItem

If you are looking for a fireplace shovel, look in Sonn's book Early
American Wrought Iron.

Google 'civil war shovel'  under Images and get another picture.
Instructions: Make it look just like the pictures.

Chris