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The Trusty Coal Scoop

A coal scoop comes in very handy for moving heaps of dirt from tiny excavation units.

A coal scoop comes in very handy for moving heaps of dirt from tiny excavation units.

Kris Hirst (c) 2006
The shape of a coal scoop is very useful for working in square holes. It allows you to pick up excavated soils and move them easily to the screeners, without disturbing the surface of the test unit.

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