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40-in Wood Handle Digging Shovel

Ratings & Reviews for Project Source 40-in Wood Handle Digging Shovel

3.7
519
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 3.7 out of 5
523 Reviews


55% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers are divided on this shovel. Most find it adequate for light tasks like small holes, gardening, and light snow removal, appreciating its lightweight design and pointed tip. However, many report the shovel breaks or bends under minimal stress, with handles snapping and metal joints loosening during early use. Reviewers describe it as flimsy with weak construction unsuitable for heavy-duty work. Some note the fiberglass handle lacks durability despite being splinter-free. A few express safety concerns about breakage causing injury. Despite durability issues, many consider it acceptable for occasional, low-intensity tasks given its affordability.

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523 Customer Reviews

Good shovel

Would Recommend

Works well

May 13, 2026
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You get what you pay for

Would Not Recommend

In the store this looked like a good shovel - once I was using it at home , not so much. It just didn't stand up to digging in CT fields and dirt for gardening. It was flexing on the first shovel and broke after a couple more. Granted, I'm not easy on tools but this just doesn't take heavy work.

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Shovel

Would Recommend

The handle on our old shovel broke while using it so we replaced it with this shovel. It was cheaper to replace the entire shovel rather than just buy a handle and try to secure it.

May 13, 2026
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Great product

Would Recommend

I liked that’s it’s fiberglass instead of wood it won’t rot

May 13, 2026
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Great tool for small garden projects

Would Recommend

Very sturdy and well-made. It feels durable and works great for digging and small gardening tasks.

May 12, 2026
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Good shovel.

Lightweight, hasn't broken, good shovel.

May 11, 2026
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merchandise was good quality and packing

Would Recommend

The shovel was solid and just the right length for my height.

May 10, 2026
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Great!

Would Recommend

Great!

May 9, 2026
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Sturdy

Would Recommend

Sturdy

May 8, 2026
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I am confident that I will break this shovel

Very flimsy— I don’t see it lasting more than a few months before it bends or snaps

May 7, 2026
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Dig it with this shovel

Would Recommend

Strong shovel at a great price

May 6, 2026
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Works like an expensive shovel.

Would Recommend

price

May 6, 2026
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Bang for your buck

Would Recommend

Great price, lightweight, shovels shovel

May 4, 2026
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Weak metal

Would Not Recommend

This shovel was used over a two day period to clear weeds from several flower beds. On day two it bent at the neck where the handle joined the blade.

May 4, 2026
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