Shovel
Home Depot item: Razor-Back PowerEdge 48 in. Fiberglass Handle Super Socket Digging Shovel (Model 3594400, Internet #305227382)
About $34.98 at Home Depot
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Why it's on the list
This tool is not always used daily or even weekly but will be a commonly used tool that you should start out with on day one.
From Home Depot
Dig deeper with 1 motion. Featuring the new PowerEdge blade design, this shovel has a sharpened blade edge that has proven to penetrate ground 2x easier (compared to Razor-Back Shovel #2594400). The PowerStep provides extra space for your foot placement to help drive the blade into the ground while the SuperSocket increases the strength of the blade and handle connection for prying and pushing motions. Increase your control with the cushion end grip and rely on the weather-resistant fiberglass handle. Trust this shovel for the ultimate digging performance.
- Features new PowerEdge®, sharpened shovel blade
- PowerEdge®, PowerStep® and SuperSocket® increase digging force
- Shovel penetrates ground 2X easier
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Essential digging tool for excavation and material handling. Common uses include digging holes, moving soil, and trenching. Specialized uses: mixing concrete, scooping debris, and edge-cutting sod.