"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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In article ,
Malcolm writes:
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| And what does a 3' x 2.5' slab weigh, do you suppose?

Of the order of 2 cwt. Even for navvies, getting one of those to the
bottom of a 3' hole is a two-man job.

I thinkl that is a bit of an overestimate, I can, just, lift a 3' X 2', but
not for long!

Alan


At least with digging a hole (in SOFT ground), you can adjust the
amount you dig to your strength.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.