Did some testing on my first prototype. It has pluses and minuses. A lot of minuses . That's ok. Learn from what does not work.
Sandblasting and welding is happening to one of the prototypes tomorrow. Should have pics up over the weekend! Then it's time to profile the shovel head and heat treat it!!!
I honestly think our original design (the one @Se7eN is welding up) is the best one yet. I did a flat bladed shovel, that actually dug pretty good, chopped excellent, made a great soil/sand/snow anchor BUT during digging did not remove as much soil/sand as the slightly scooped version.
UPDATE Prototype was sand blasted and bent into shape. Edges were sharpened with grinder. Ready for file work, the welding and handle installation. @Bushman5 This is going to be badass. Stay tuned.
YEA BUDDY! didn't know you had a sand blaster! that looks wicked once all that rust was blasted off......