| Where can I buy an all metal snow shovel?
Before Home Depot and Lowe's wiped out all the local
hardware stores, you could buy lightweight all metal
snow shovels with a bent or ergonomic handle.
I bought three many years ago. When I noticed those
junk plastic shovels were the only thing left, I kept
repairing the metal ones. I can't repair them anymore!
I just ordered two Ames all metal shovels (1641200) from
the Ace Hardware Superstore. With shipping included,
the price was $70.00. This morning I received an e-mail
voiding the order. They told me the factory had no idea
when, if ever they would make more of these shovels for
Ames. Why it was still listed at their site is a mystery.
Several years ago Sears had a straight handle shovel that
was called a shovel/plow. It had a fiberglass handle and a
heavy steel blade. It was a lousy shovel and if you tried
to push it like a plow you risked cracking a few ribs!
Is there anyplace where you can buy an all metal shovel like
the Ames model that apparently isn't being manufactured
anymore?  |