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  • From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflj@intrex.net>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] Two-person Shovel
  • Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:40:15 -0400

Robyn Francis wrote:

The 'two-person shovel' technique was invented for pitting by hand in arid
zones to make the job easier. I'm sure it could reduce the backstrain
involved in moving soil for small ditches etc.
Dunno about attaching a second rigid handle for the job - The rope provides
flexibility for the second person who simply gives a small tug - the
flexibility includes adjusting one's proximity to the shovel and flying
objects...

I have a picture of one operated by two Afgan farmers in the field.
Its buried in a folder somewhere in my archives; looked for it earlier today
with no luck
but I know it is there. It is a pretty simple devie; a long handled sharp
point shovel
operated by one with a rope and handlebar tied to the handle near the top of
the shovel blade
operated by another. It would be useful for earth moving; i.e. preparing
terraced gardens;
cut and fill.





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