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Oiggamed t1_j63mfhk wrote

Being from New England I can say there’s no perfect fit for one snow shovel. I have 4 different ones that I use for different reasons.

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CamelHairy t1_j64han7 wrote

I prefer a metal grain shovel, mine is going on 30 years, only maintenace is I need to square it off with my grinder as it wears. Most of the better hardware or nurserys will carry. https://www.ames.com/products/shovels-and-scoops/

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Easy-Progress8252 t1_j66qk2u wrote

That reminds me of my grandfather’s shovel…and I bet it’s still in use somewhere.

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Ryzann t1_j6a6cpk wrote

I second this. I live in Colorado and have used mine the last 7 years, still going strong.

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Junior_Ad2955 t1_j66011y wrote

Bully Tools. 100% they are built like a TANK

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1testaccount1 t1_j67juvp wrote

I have the Snow Plow but it only pushes but it's very good. However I am also in need of an actual shovel that's almost bifl, at least last 10 yrs. Most of what I've seen are plastic and the breakable type. I want one where I can plow it deep in icy ish snow and use my feet.

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CamelHairy t1_j688u55 wrote

See my post above on metal grain shovel. Live in Massachusetts, the grain shovel has never failed me, lite fluffy, wet heavy, frozen ice/slush

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1testaccount1 t1_j6aae19 wrote

I was looking at the reviews in Amazon, is it easily bent or rust quickly?

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CamelHairy t1_j6ab4gb wrote

In my case 30 years, I've never been able to bend it. Still has the original handle. I'm sure there are cheep ones out there, I forget what I paid, but purchased on for my son when he first moved out and it was around $30 and that was 10 years ago. I've lost track of all the other shovels I owned, none lasted more than 10 years. The shovel is aluminum so it cannot rust. Go to a store and check one out.

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m0nkeypox t1_j63p8e2 wrote

The best snow shovel is a propane torch.

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Sti_mulus t1_j65gdkj wrote

Lmao u actually ever use a torch?

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m0nkeypox t1_j65hq1y wrote

Only on my ememies

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m0nkeypox t1_j65i6do wrote

But also, I’m willing to take way more time melting snow than risk a heart attack on a cold winter morning. Not that I have to clear snow at all.

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Muncie4 t1_j63mqbk wrote

You are in the wrong sub, this is BIFL where we speak to lifespan. Do you want the longest lifespan snow shovel or not? Best is subjective and you get opinions, which normally suck. Bent handle. Straight handle. Handle in the middle of the shaft. Narrow scoop. Wide scoop. Metal. Plastic. All have their pros and cons depending on if you are an 83 year old arthritis sufferer or a stong like bull 25 year old.

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Sherman88 OP t1_j63teqs wrote

So a snow shovel that someone used in the Great Blizzard of 1887 ™ and still use today?

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Muncie4 t1_j64b9vx wrote

Then go to Home Depot and get you a scoop shovel vice a "snow shovel".

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