Hand Shovel

Hand Shovel

Project developed by Zmalinow

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Abstract

This project is a hand shovel. It can also be scaled up easily into a normal shovel. This fulfills a need where people need a shovel or don't have normal access to the materials.

Bill of Materials

• File:Handle.stl
• File:Shovel.stl
• File:Shovel.scad

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
2. A 2 part epoxy or other adhesive

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

Print at least one shovel and one handle. Handles fit together. It is recommended to print 2 handles to allow for a nice grip room.

The shovel can take 5+ hours to print. Each handle can take 1+ hour to print.

Assembly

Expect assembly to take 1-2 hours depending on your adhesive.

1. Step 1 - Remove any extra plastic from the printed holes.
2. Step 2 - Glue pieces together

Common Problems and Solutions

• One common problem is making is inset hole to small for the handle. Make sure that you make the inset hole at least 1 mm bigger.

Cost savings

1. Total build cost with 2 handles - $3.80
2. http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-79786931J-Composite-Trowel-79786931J0/dp/B0002YVDSW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1417703076&sr=8-5&keywords=hand+shovel
3. $4.68 - $3.80 = $0.88

References

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