{"product_id":"vintage-red-steel-post-hole-digger","title":"Vintage Red Steel Post Hole Digger","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e : Vintage manual post hole digger featuring long wood handles, red-painted steel digging blades, and a mechanical pivot linkage that closes the blades around loosened soil for removal. The tool measures approximately 58 ½ inches long and shows authentic working wear, including finish loss, surface rust, scratches, oxidation, and weathering to the wood handles. A practical salvaged hand tool for digging fence, sign, garden, and landscape post holes, or for display in a collection of vintage agricultural tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMid-20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTraditional agricultural and landscaping hand tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFormed and painted steel digging blades joined to a mechanical pivot assembly and fitted with long wood handles for leverage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTools Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMetal press, cutting and grinding equipment, drill, riveting or fastening tools, wrenches, and woodworking tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nManual post hole diggers were commonly used for setting fence posts, signs, gates, and other outdoor structures. The long handles provide leverage while the opposing blades loosen, capture, and lift soil from the hole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaker: Unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n58 ½\" L x 5 ¾\" W x 4 ½\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApproximately 8 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Shipping Package Dimension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApproximately 60\" L x 8\" W x 7\" H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Number\u003c\/b\u003e : P17477\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Category \u003c\/b\u003e : Handtools\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brand \u003c\/b\u003e : Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n        ","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 58 ½\" L x 5 ¾\" W x 4 ½\" D \/ Wood\/Red","offer_id":50479236481204,"sku":"C1097P17477-V1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9512\/4916\/files\/1790259633-10.jpg?v=1790259636","url":"https:\/\/www.rbxhub.com\/products\/vintage-red-steel-post-hole-digger","provider":"Rebuilders Xchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}