Winter, after the autumn slush and the dirty gray inhospitable surface of the earth, recently covered with grass, pleases us with the first snow and brightened streets. Children do not crawl out of the snowdrifts, and babies look in surprise at the white flakes continuously falling to the ground, at their faces and small palms...
Fiskars snow shovel 
But not everyone is not always happy about snow. Time will pass and not only the wipers in the morning, but also we, in a hurry going to work, will curse and grumble: “Well, where did so much snow come from?” And dream of having such a miracle snow shovel that would, without much difficulty, remove everything right down to the asphalt. But, alas, they have not yet invented a shovel-bulldozer so that each wiper is motorized. And that’s why simple homemade plywood shovels with a tin edge are still in use, and craftsmen are still thinking about new ideas for hand shovels for snow removal.
In the meantime, we see various new plastic shovels that can generally be used comfortably to capture large volumes of snow.
Garden tools and other products in this Chinese store.
A lightweight snow shovel is quite convenient, but if your strength allows, it is better to buy a regular Fiskars snow shovel. It is equipped with a wide bucket made of plastic, so it is quite lightweight. To strengthen the edge of the Fiskars snow shovel bucket, a steel blade is attached. The tool is quite practical; it can be used to clean large areas without getting tired, since the weight of the shovel is a little more than 1 kg.
Manual scraper Fiskars 143000 in video review
Another device that is even more productive is the Fiskars 143000 manual snow scraper. The model is in demand as it allows you to immediately grab a wide strip of snow and push it out. snow drifts. The weight of the scraper is 1.52 kg, the width of the bucket is 53 cm. Look at the video and evaluate how convenient the snow scraper is to use.
Plow for clearing snow from areas by hand
A more advanced means of small-scale mechanization for cleaning is a manual snow blade from the Kobzarenka Plant company from Ukraine. This, one might say, is a manual excavator; a person pushes the bucket of such an excavator, and to facilitate his work, the friction force is reduced with the help of wheels.
Characteristics of a manual snow blower:
Blade: metal sheet 2 mm, size LxW 1000x400 mm with a rubber plate at the bottom.
Pen: T-shape(pipe DN 20x2.8 mm with two rubber handles)
Chassis: axle made of pipe DN 15x2.5 equipped with two pneumatic wheels measuring 260x85mm
The design of the blade provides the ability to adjust the angle of the working surface.
In the video, a manual snow removal blade from the Kobzarenka Plant company is in operation.
A slightly unusual snow shovel “Sno Wovel”
Foreigners have come up with a somewhat strange, innovative shovel on a wheel for clearing snowdrifts. It's called “Sno Wovel”. It can safely be classified as a snow miracle shovel, because like its summer counterparts, it is designed to help relieve the back from stress and injuries. Well, since a lever is used, by applying a little effort, you can pick up large volumes of snow with a shovel and carry them and even throw them away. According to manufacturers' calculations, the required force is reduced by 80 percent thanks to the lever system and wheel. Like riding a bicycle, we travel a long distance, and we are several times less tired than walking.
Technical features of the shovel.
Weight: 19.5 kg;
Total length: 188 cm;
Height adjustment;
Tire diameter: 89 cm;
Scoop width: 66 cm.
Overall dimensions for storage and transportation: 86 cm x 20 cm x 50 cm
Look how cute the child laughs as he looks at his dad deftly handling this excavator
Scraper on wheels Snow Bully
One more interesting model snow scraper on wheels costing $250-300.
This Snow Bully 4 Wheel Scraper is even more convenient, but the price is unreasonably high.
The video shows Snow Bully in action. It seems to be very comfortable to work on and can double as a cart in the summer.
A durable shovel in winter helps to quickly remove snow from summer cottage, roofs of a house or car. Learn how to make a snow shovel from scrap materials without spending extra money. Snow removal tools are made of wood, plastic and metal, orthopedic handles are designed for them and wheels are attached to the bucket for ease of movement. Particularly demanding users design and create automatic cleaning mechanisms based on rotary engines.
General rules and requirements for manufacturing
A snow shovel must meet a number of characteristics - consider this before manufacturing:
- durable bucket that can withstand snow load;
- the depth of the bucket corresponds to the length of the handle, the surface is desirable to be ribbed to facilitate movement on the snow;
- handle with a handle at the end and a rubber insert to prevent slipping;
- cutting length suitable for growth.
A homemade snow shovel is no worse than a store-bought one
When designing the design of a shovel, if possible, avoid the folding handle - it reduces the strength of the product. Choose the width of the bucket depending on your physical characteristics. With a wide shovel you can carry more snow, but there's no point in it if you can't lift it. Having drawn up the project, start making the tool.
The more convenient the shovel, the easier it is to remove snow.
Traditional snow shovel
The easiest option to make with your own hands is a wooden snow shovel. A little more complicated - plastic and metal tools, the most difficult ones are snow rollers and auger sweepers.
Plywood shovel with wooden handle
To create a wooden shovel you will need OSB sheet or plywood, a 50x8 cm board, aluminum strips, as well as a cutting - ready-made can be bought at hardware store. Prepare the following tools:
- sandpaper;
- jigsaw and files;
- self-tapping screws 4 cm long and small nails;
- drill with toothed bits;
- screwdriver;
- impregnation for wood.
Wooden snow removal tool
How to make a snow shovel:
- From a sheet of plywood 6 mm thick, use a jigsaw to cut out a square base of the bucket measuring 50x50 cm.
- Cut a crescent 50 cm long from the board. The width of the central part should be 8 cm, and the side parts should be 5 cm.
- Drill in the center of the board round hole diameter, equal to the diameter cuttings To attach the handle at an angle, drill a hole with a 1 cm bevel.
- Insert the handle into the hole and measure the length of the handle to suit your height. Saw off the cutting to the desired length at an angle and, if necessary, process sandpaper.
- Secure the plywood sheet and the half-moon back wall with nails.
- In the center of the scoop, draw a straight line along which you will attach the handle.
- Place the sawn-off cutting into the hole, align it along the line and screw it onto the self-tapping screws. To prevent the plywood from cracking, pre-drill holes.
- Make a metal reinforcement for the scoop - fasten an aluminum strip 5-7 cm wide along the bottom edge. To do this, bend the strip in half, place it on the base and hit it with a hammer several times. Bend the protruding edges with a hammer as well. Drive three or four nails along the length of the strip to strengthen the structure.
- Strengthen the connection with a second strip plywood sheet with the back wall, and the third - the connection between the bucket and the handle.
Classics of the genre
Treat the shovel with antifungal impregnation and leave it for a day. In a day it will be ready for use.
Where to find materials if you don’t want to spend money:
- plywood - ask at the nearest sawmill;
- handle - make it yourself from a 50x50 mm block or detach it from an unnecessary tool;
- aluminum strips - cut from tin cans;
- impregnation - replace with unused paint residues.
Metal helper made from a baking sheet or lid
Metal shovels are often rejected as they are considered expensive to manufacture and excessively heavy. In fact, you can make a snow shovel with your own hands for free, using materials and tools available on the farm.
You will need:
- aluminum lid with a diameter of 60 cm or a baking tray 60x40 cm;
- metal tape 3 mm thick;
- wooden stalk;
- grinder or jigsaw with a metal file;
- electric drill;
- rivet gun.
Saw off one side of the old baking sheet to create a base for the ladle.
How to make a snow shovel:
- Prepare an aluminum base for the bucket. Using a jigsaw or grinder, saw off the edges of the lid or baking sheet so that you get a square measuring 50x50 cm or a rectangle 40x60 cm.
- Reinforce the bucket. Take a metal strip and cut three strips equal to the length of the ladle, and then three more equal to the width. In each strip, drill holes every 4 cm with a drill. Place the strips on the bucket in the form of a grid and secure with rivets.
- Attach the cutting to the ladle and measure the length. Use a jigsaw to saw off the excess part of the handle.
- Cut 2 strips 8-10 cm long from a metal strip. Using a hammer, hammer the strips into the handle at a distance of 7-10 cm from each other, and secure the protruding edges to the bucket with rivets.
Plastic is not afraid of moisture
Coat the wooden part with varnish or anti-fungal impregnation to increase the service life of the tool. A snow shovel will last for several years if used strictly for its intended purpose in winter.
Plastic toiler from an old canister
The simplest way make a plastic snow shovel with your own hands - attach the finished bucket blade to a wooden handle.
Advantages of plastic over wood and metal:
- the material is durable - does not rust or rot;
- The weight of a plastic shovel is half that of a wooden one;
- wide range ready-made ladles in stores.
Ready-made bucket from the store
When buying a bucket base in a store, check its strength. Try bending it - it shouldn't break. You can use scrap materials for making plastic barrels and canisters with wall thickness from 6 mm.
How to make a snow shovel from plastic:
- Using a jigsaw, cut out a base measuring 50x50 cm from the barrel. Do not pay attention to the unevenness - they will grind off the first time you clear the snow.
- In the center of the scoop, draw a straight line along which the cutting will be attached.
- Attach the handle to the base of the scoop and secure with a countersunk screw.
- Place aluminum or steel strips over the handle and secure with rivets.
- Coat the handle with varnish.
If you do not plan to remove large volumes of snow, you can attach the handle to nails and reinforce it with wire.
Snow roller on wheels for quick removal
A type of snow shovel is a wheeled shovel, also called a “plow”. Key device requirements:
- ease of use;
- minimum physical activity;
- minimum manufacturing cost.
Example of manual rollback for snow
To make a snow roller, you will need:
- drawing or project;
- two wheels for trolleys;
- sheet steel 1 mm thick (you can use a metal pipe with a diameter of 30-40 cm);
- steel tube with a diameter of 20-40 mm.
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine.
Procedure:
- Construct a recoil blade from sheet steel. The optimal length is 70 cm, width 40 cm. If as source material you use a pipe, cut a piece of the required length with a grinder and saw it lengthwise into two parts.
- Weld a 20x10 cm metal plate to the back of the blade. Drill three holes in it - one for the mounting bolt and two for the stopper that fixes the blade at a certain angle.
- Cut a stem from a steel tube. Select the length according to your own height.
- Weld two flanged metal plates along the bottom of the handle, having previously drilled holes in them for installation on the wheel axle.
- Weld a handle to the top part - a horizontal piece of tube 30-40 cm long.
- From a tube with a diameter of 30 mm, cut off a piece 60 cm long. Place the handle on the axle and secure it in the middle with locking rings. At the edges of the axle, secure the wheels at a distance of 50-55 cm from each other.
- Weld a horizontal tube to the lower end of the handle to attach the blade.
- Secure the blade to the tube with a bolt.
- Cover the finished snow dump with paint.
The rollback base can be made from a pipe
You can run a conveyor belt along the bottom of the blade for better glide. Alternative option recoil – four-wheeled.
DIY shovel with auger shaft
An auger is a kind of screw that rotates inside the scraper of a shovel as it moves. The snow travels in a spiral and is thrown to the side through the chute. Types of auger snow shovels:
- manual single-stage - the auger rotates as it moves and the snow is thrown away due to the rotation of the shaft;
- automatic rotary - the auger rotates due to the operation of the engine and is thrown into a chute from the fan.
The snow throw distance in rotor mechanisms is up to 12 meters, while the throw range and speed can be adjusted.
Auger shovel
Manual snow removal unit
An auger snow shovel seems like a complicated mechanism, but you can make it yourself, even at home.
You will need:
- sheet iron;
- plywood;
- metal rings and bearings;
- screw;
- two toothed sprockets;
- drill;
- welding machine.
Screw shaft factory
How to make a snow shovel with an auger:
- Assemble the scraper body. Make the back and side walls from sheet iron and weld them together. If welding is not possible, secure with bolts.
- Make holes in the sides and install the auger. You can also make it yourself by welding U-shaped plates of sheet iron to a pipe with a diameter of 5 cm at an angle of 180° to each other and attaching a spiral of sheet iron to them. The auger shaft must extend beyond the boundaries of the housing by at least 6 cm on each side.
- From a metal tube with a diameter of 30 mm, cut off a piece with a length equal to the length of the body. Weld an asterisk to the central part of the tube, and secure the wheels at the edges using locking rings.
- Weld a second sprocket onto the auger shaft and connect it with a chain to the first one on the wheel axle. Design a handle of optimal length and weld it to the body.
When driving on snow, the wheels will begin to spin, rotation will be transmitted through the chain to the shaft, and the snow masses will recline.
Project of an auger snow blower for a walk-behind tractor
Mechanical snow blower with motor
Power of mechanical snow removal tool – 6.5 horsepower, and its width is 50 cm, this is perfect for clearing paths on the site. The unit operates on a gasoline engine.
To make your own snow blower, you will need:
- sheet iron;
- gasoline engine, for example, from a walk-behind tractor;
- metal tube for a handle with a diameter of 1.5 cm;
- plywood sheet 10 mm;
- conveyor belt.
Assembly procedure for the unit:
- Make a screw shaft. Take a 2 cm thick pipe and cut it lengthwise to secure a metal snow shovel measuring 120x70 cm.
- Place bearings on the pipe and secure a 150 cm long conveyor belt.
- Make a frame from corners 5x5 cm and 2.5x2.5 cm. Attach the platform for the engine to it.
- Make a chute for discarding snow from stainless steel or water pipe with a diameter of 160 mm. Select the length of the gutter depending on the required distance for throwing snow masses - the longer the pipe, the further the snow will be thrown.
- Use a belt drive to transfer torque from the motor - if the auger stops during operation, the belt will simply slip without affecting the motor.
- Form a body from sheet iron. The side walls can be made of plywood for convenience.
- Secure the auger in the housing and install it on the frame. Connect the motor to the auger with a belt and enjoy easy cleaning.
- For better gliding around the area, place the unit on wooden or plastic skis.
If you are using an engine with an air cooling system, cover the air hole in it with a mesh or metal plate so that snow does not get inside during operation.
Snow shovel for cleaning the roof
In winter, it’s not just the paths that require snow removal suburban area, but also the roofs of buildings. It is also possible to construct a snow shovel for the roof with your own hands.
Roof scraper with tongue
Iron scraper with tongue
A roof snow shovel is a U-shaped scraper with a handle attached to it and a plastic “tongue” for dumping snow masses. The design allows you to clean the roof without lowering the shovel down.
To make the tool you will need:
- galvanized iron sheet;
- pole 4 meters long;
- bolts;
- flexible strip of plastic.
Manufacturing procedure:
- From a sheet of galvanized metal, bend a U-shaped profile 40 cm wide, 60 cm long. The height of the side walls is 30 cm.
- Cut a metal strip 60 cm long, 5 cm wide and bolt it to the side walls of the profile.
- Attach a wooden handle to the bolt strip.
- Attach a plastic “tongue” to the bottom of the U-shaped profile with nails. By default, the plastic for the “tongue” should be in the form of a roll, and when snow gets on it, it should unwind.
To ensure that snow rolls off the roof onto the plastic without your help, it is enough to lift the filled shovel during the cleaning process.
To make a scraper you will need the tops of the canisters
Rope and bottle snow blower
You can make an original bottle scraper for cleaning the roof yourself without spending a penny.
The principle of operation of the cleaner: a rope with attached scrapers is thrown over the roof, then people stand on both sides of the house and take turns pulling the rope. The scrapers grab the snow and throw it off the roof.
You will need:
- polyethylene canisters (plastic will not work) - 6-8 pieces;
- a long rope slightly thicker than a clothesline.
The procedure for making a “shovel”:
- Cut off the part with the neck from each canister, leaving +10 cm from the lid.
- Drill holes in the lids.
- Take the rope and cut a piece 15 m long. Bend it in half to determine the center.
- At a distance from the center, equal to length one roof slope, secure the first canister with two knots.
- Attach the next canister 0.5 m from it. The covers should “look” in one direction – towards the center of the rope.
- Having put the first four canisters on one end of the rope, move on to the second. Fasten the cut parts on it so that the covers are directed in the opposite direction.
When designing, change the dimensions specified in the instructions depending on the height of the building and the length of the slope. The device can be used alone if you attach a weight to one end of the rope that will pull it back.
Video: DIY snow shovel
As you can see, with the right amount of imagination, you can make a snow shovel from any material at almost no cost. High-quality snow removal tools are the key to cleanliness and safety on the site.
Ecology of knowledge. Homestead: Let's talk about how to make a regular shovel or scraper for cleaning local area after another snowfall.
Let's talk about how to make a regular shovel or scraper for cleaning the local area after another snowfall. They will definitely come in handy if you live in a private house, because you have to clear the area of snow yourself, without relying on utility services.
Of course, it is very convenient to have your own snowblower on the farm. Snow melting and anti-icing systems also cope well with the problem. However, such devices are not affordable for every homeowner; many are still forced to work with their hands.
How to make a shovel yourself
Let's start with the simplest and affordable option- plywood snow shovels. All you need:
- A piece of ordinary “four” plywood measuring approximately 50 by 50 cm. With a shovel larger size it will be difficult to work even for an adult and physically to a strong man;
- A piece of board as long as a piece of plywood, that is, 50 cm for back wall, the end of the working part of the shovel;
- Ready cutting from an old one garden tools, a wooden strip of suitable length and strength, aluminum pipe- anything that can serve comfortable handle for a shovel;
- A strip of galvanized metal, with which we will protect the edge of the plywood and significantly extend the service life of our shovel;
- Nails. The most common ones. You can also use wood screws or self-tapping screws. And to attach the cutting it is better to take furniture bolt;
- The tools you will need are a jigsaw or a wood saw, a hammer or a screwdriver (depending on what type of fastener you use), a tape measure for measurements, pliers to bend a metal strip, a grinder to cut it out, and sandpaper.
First of all, mark the middle on the cut out square of plywood - this is where the handle will be attached. A hole should be cut in the middle of the board for the handle of the shovel. The edges of the plywood and the wooden rack-handle are sanded with sandpaper. At the edge of the holder, a wedge is cut off at an angle so that it fits more tightly to the plywood. If your handle is an aluminum pipe, flatten its end. The galvanized strip needs to be bent along the edge of the plywood. In principle, that's all - you can assemble a shovel using self-tapping screws or nails. To be sure, the handle can be additionally secured with a galvanized strip, which is also attached to the plywood.
If desired, the shovel can be painted. Regarding purchased options, then the simplest snow shovel will cost 250 rubles. And there is no guarantee that it will last long.
Using the same technology, a snow shovel is made from an aluminum sheet. In this case, the sheet should be bent at the back so that a side with a height of about five centimeters is obtained. They also make side skirts. Since aluminum is a fairly soft metal, a galvanized strip along the front edge of the work surface is also necessary, as is the case with plywood.
A purchased version of an aluminum snow shovel can cost 400–500 rubles.
A scraper, engine, scraper for snow removal can be the simplest plate from the same light plywood, only in this case experts advise taking the “six”. The leaf dimensions are approximately 1–1.2 m long and 50–60 cm wide. The handle will be not just a handle, but a structure that is attached to the edges of the scraper sheet to make it convenient to work with two hands when removing snow.
The edges of the plywood must be reinforced with metal strips, otherwise the scraper will not last very long. The handle can be welded from metal, and also fastened from three wooden slats. Craftsmen advise using a handle from an old folding bed as a handle for a scraper - it is round, comfortable, durable, and will attach perfectly to plywood.
A purchased simple version of a scraper or engine for snow removal will cost from 500 to 1200 rubles, depending on the material used and the manufacturer.
The disadvantage of a regular scraper is that it allows you to clear snow from paths and the yard, push it away, but will not help you throw it away, carry it out, or remove it from the territory. In this regard, scrapers in the form of a bucket are much more convenient, where you can load snow and move it outside the site.
It is already more difficult to make such scrapers with your own hands; you will need a stainless steel sheet, which will have to be bent, and, if necessary, welded to give it the shape of a ladle. It’s not for nothing that such scrapers are often called draggers - they allow you to quickly drag snow out of the yard and operate on the principle of a bulldozer.
Scrapers on wheels or skids are even more convenient. The ladle can be made from half metal pipe or barrels, and take the wheels, for example, from an old baby stroller. You will have to weld the runners yourself, but they drive on snow very easily. published
If you have any questions on this topic, ask them to the experts and readers of our project.
In winter, it is important to remove snow immediately while it is still loose. Scattering it with a shovel is unproductive, and it is also impossible to capture a lot of snow at one time. Based on this, many people are thinking about purchasing a scraper. However, in the store these devices are presented in only one size. They may be too big for some and too small for others. If you make your own snow scraper, you can create a device that fits the size.
The structure of snow varies. The tool used should also be different. For example, for loose snow you need a scraper large size so that you can capture as much snow as possible. For hard snow, you need a more durable tool that can roll on the surface. Wet snow will slide off easier from plastic or metal surface. In addition to scrapers or scrapers, dumps and pushers can also be used.
As a rule, when a scraper is made by hand, it is quite bulky and heavy. There are two ways to solve this problem:
- attach the wheels to the sheet itself;
- attach them to the handle.
In the first case, you will need two small wheels. Their diameter will depend on the surface from which the snow is being cleared. How smoother surface, the smaller the wheel size you can use. They can also be attached in different ways:
- each wheel separately;
- connecting the bridge.
If each wheel already has its own fastening, for example wheels from chairs, it is also more convenient to fasten them one at a time. If they are connected to each other, for example wheels from a traveling bag, then it is easier to attach an additional mount. This can be done, for example, by welding. In both cases, they are attached to the back plate. The wheels must not go beyond work surface, otherwise they will get stuck in the snow. This design allows you not only to clear snow, but also to transport it with a minimum of effort.
However, the design discussed above has one, but very significant, drawback - it is impossible for them to throw snow. This problem can be solved if the handle itself is equipped with wheels.. The advantage of this device is that you can use wheels large diameter, - this will make movement easier. Some models consist of one wheel, but for greater convenience and stability, you can use three or four.
In villages and dachas, a roof scraper has become widely used for cleaning roofs.. It is a metal rectangle. The device is made of light metal, such as duralumin. To prevent the frame from clinging to slate, tiles or other coverings, small wheels are attached to the bottom of it. The handle is assembled from aluminum tubes. The length is chosen so that it can be reached from the ground to the ridge of the roof.
A special feature of this design is the reinforced polyethylene film, which is attached to the bottom of the frame. Its length is calculated from the length of the roof slope. When the scraper is pushed across the roof, it cuts through the snow. Blocks of snow, falling on a slippery belt, are pulled away from the surface under the influence of gravity. total mass and slide down.
With such a scraper you can work on the roof itself, but not by pushing it, but by pulling it towards you. We should never forget about safety measures. No one should be near the roof while working. If work is done at height, the person must be protected with a safety line. There should be an observer nearby, ready to provide the necessary assistance.
