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We use the long handle shovels down here in Devon, in fact they are called Devon shovels, I love mine, can really get good leverage on one.
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also require much less bending over, so saves your back a bit.
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Arrrrr.
I’ve used them in the States and I concur they’re easier on the back (short handled shovel was called Dutch Shovel, where I was), not seen them in UK.
Also all concrete and mortar is mixed in a bath with a hoe, none of that back-breaking knocking up on a board shit.
chiroshi
absurdbird
Ah yes.
I didn’t notice the weird long handled shovel thing. Very unBritish.