Depth adjustable edger
View Patent ↗A depth limiting shovel having a blade with a vertically extending slot therein, a depth limiting member having a horizontal element and a vertical element slidable within the slot, the horizontal element extending transversely across the blade. The depth limiting member preferably is adjacent the rear face of the shovel blade.
1. A shovel comprising:
a blade, a shaft connected to said blade;
said blade having a vertically extending slot therein;
a depth limiting member having a horizontal element and a vertical element;
said horizontal element extending transversely across said blade;
said vertical element being securable to said blade by means of said slot;
said horizontal element and said vertical element defining a generally L- shaped configuration, said vertical element conforming to the shape of the blade; and
said vertical element having a flange extending forwardly at each end thereof.
2. The shovel of claim 1 wherein said vertical element is secured by means of a nut and bolt arrangement.
3. The shovel of claim 1 wherein said blade has indicia on a rear face thereof.
4. The shovel of claim 1 wherein said shovel is a spade.