Chrome 40 Inch Groundbreaking Shovel with Personalized Plate
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Key Features
- 40" overall length, a full-size working shovel
- Chrome-plated metal head, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4"
- Lacquered ash wood handle with a D-grip
- Plate on the handle 4" x 1-1/2" or neck 6" x 1-1/2"
- Optional printed or laser-engraved plate, individual names available
- Engraved plates: black with silver copy or silver with black copy
- Ships in a corrugated box with bubble wrap
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Description
This chrome groundbreaking shovel pairs a polished chrome-plated blade with a lacquered ash wood handle, so your ceremony photos show a bright, full-size tool instead of a dull jobsite spade. Built for developers, builders and civic leaders, it turns the first soil and can name the project on an optional personalized plate.
At a groundbreaking ceremony, each executive, board member or partner can hold a shovel with their own name on the plate, so the group photo records exactly who was there. A school district or hospital can mark a new building with the project name and date. A construction firm can hand a personalized shovel to the client once the first soil is turned. The plate is an optional add-on quoted separately from the shovel. It is printed or laser engraved, and the engraved version comes as a black plate with silver copy or a silver plate with black copy. It sits on the handle or on the curved neck of the shovel. You can order a single shovel or one for every guest, and each ships in a corrugated box with bubble wrap to protect the chrome.
If your ceremony calls for a gold finish, the gold plated shovel is the closer fit for the same lineup of speakers. This chrome model runs 40 inches long with an 8.5 by 10.75 inch head, so it is a real digging tool for the first scoop rather than a shortened prop. For display pieces and more ceremony items, browse our groundbreaking ceremony supplies.
Send us your plate wording, your logo and your ceremony date, and we will send a free digital proof before anything is made. Production starts only after you approve it.
Product Detailed Specifications
At a glance
Chrome-plated metal, Lacquered ash wood · 5 lbs
- Dimensions
- 40" long. Shovel head: 8 1/2" x 10 3/4".
- Material
- Chrome-plated metal, Lacquered ash wood
- Packaging
- Corrugated box with bubble wrap.
- Weight
- 5 lbs
- Item #
- 1083011
Features & certifications
2Best Seller · No Minimum
- Best Seller
- No Minimum
Imprint & decoration
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- Imprint Method
- Blank
- Area and location
- 4"x1-1/2" on the handle or 6"x1-1/2" on the neck
- Price Includes
- Blank - Please contact us for customization options.
- Production Time
- 12 business days
- Min Quantity
- 1 unit
- Setup
- Free
- Run Charge
- None
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4"x1-1/2" on the handle or 6"x1-1/2" on the neck
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You order. Your card is authorised, not charged. Nothing is billed until you approve the proof, and you can change or cancel the order up to that point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the shovel and what is it made from?
The shovel is 40 inches long and pairs polished chrome plated metal with a lacquered ash wood handle. It is a full size, classically styled shovel rather than a shortened display piece.
Where does the personalized plate go on the shovel?
You choose between a 4 inch by 1.5 inch plate on the handle or a 6 inch by 1.5 inch plate on the curved neck of the shovel. Both positions stay visible while the shovel is being held for photos.
What affects the cost of a personalized groundbreaking shovel plate?
The plate cost depends on whether you print a logo or straight copy, and whether the plate is printed or laser engraved. Extra print colors and individual names on each plate add to the total. A free, no-obligation quote shows the plate charges for your order.
Can each groundbreaking shovel have a different name on the plate?
Yes, individual names can be added to each plate for an extra charge per plate. Every executive, board member or partner holding a shovel can have their own name in the ceremony photo.
Can the shovel plate be printed in more than one color?
Yes, a printed plate can carry more than one color. Each added color brings its own setup and a per-plate running charge, so a one-color plate is the simplest option.
What are the laser engraved plate options for a groundbreaking shovel?
Laser engraved plates come as a black plate with silver copy or a silver plate with black copy. The engraved plate has its own setup charge and per-plate price, and blank plates are also available.
Are these used for groundbreaking ceremonies?
Yes, this is a groundbreaking ceremony shovel. The chrome plated finish photographs brightly outdoors, the ash handle gives it full working length, and the personalized plate records the project, the date or the people turning the first soil.
What is a groundbreaking shovel?
A groundbreaking shovel is a ceremonial shovel used to turn the first soil at the start of a construction project. This one is a full-size 40 inch chrome-plated shovel on a lacquered ash handle, with an optional printed or laser engraved plate naming the project, the date or the people.
Is there a minimum order for custom groundbreaking shovels?
No, you can order a single chrome groundbreaking shovel. Price breaks start at 6 and 11 shovels for ceremonies with several participants.
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