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How to Use a Transplanter Shovel: Tips and Tricks

bloommelody by bloommelody
2025-04-24
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Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through a little project I tackled recently: modding a transplanting shovel. Sounds kinda boring, maybe, but trust me, it turned out pretty cool.

It all started ’cause I was doing a bunch of planting. Like, a LOT. And the cheap-o transplanting shovel I had was just killing my hand. The handle was too small, the blade was too flimsy, and after a couple of hours, I felt like I’d been arm-wrestling a gorilla.

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How to Use a Transplanter Shovel: Tips and Tricks

So, I decided, “Screw it, I’m gonna make this thing my own.” First thing I did was tear the whole damn thing apart. I mean, literally. I ripped off the plastic handle – good riddance – and chucked it in the trash. Then I took a good, hard look at the blade. It was okay, but it needed some beefing up.

Next, I grabbed some steel stock I had lying around. It was some leftover stuff from another project, like quarter-inch thick. I cut two strips that matched the length of the shovel blade, and then I welded them onto either side. Man, did that make a difference! Suddenly, the blade felt like it could dig through concrete.

The handle was the next challenge. I wanted something that felt good in my hand and wouldn’t slip. I scrounged around and found a piece of hardwood dowel that was about the right diameter. I sanded it down nice and smooth, then shaped it a bit so it fit my hand better. Kinda like making a custom grip for a gun, but for a shovel, y’know?

To attach the handle, I drilled a hole through the top of the shovel blade and then used a bolt and nut to secure the dowel. I made sure to countersink the bolt head so it wouldn’t get in the way. Then I wrapped the handle with some paracord for extra grip. This also gave it a cool, rugged look.

After that, I took a wire brush to the whole thing to clean off any rust or slag from the welding. Then I gave it a coat of paint. Nothing fancy, just some black enamel to protect the metal. Let it dry overnight.

Finally, the moment of truth. I took the modified shovel out to the garden and started digging. Holy crap, what a difference! The beefed-up blade cut through the soil like butter, and the custom handle felt amazing in my hand. I could actually plant for hours without feeling like I was gonna die.

Honestly, this little project was a total game-changer. It turned a cheap, painful tool into something that’s actually a pleasure to use. And the best part? It only cost me a few bucks in materials and a couple of hours of my time. If you’re thinking about upgrading your gardening tools, I highly recommend giving this a shot.

How to Use a Transplanter Shovel: Tips and Tricks
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