How to Repair a Snow Shovel: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

By the experts at The Family Handyman
Repair an aluminum, steel or plastic snow shovel with a new steel blade edge. Read an overview on how to repair a snow shovel.
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1. Prepare the shovel edge to receive a new replacement blade edge by cutting off burrs with a hacksaw and filing the old edge flat. If the worn edge varies by more than 3/4 in. across the entire blade, use heavy-duty tin snips to cut it straighter.
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