Abstract: A reel apparatus for storing a flexible member, such as cable or hose, includes a frame assembly, a drum mounted on the frame assembly, a driving shaft coupled to the drum, and a handle mounted on the driving shaft for manually controlling rotation of the drum. The drum may be aligned vertically or horizontally. The apparatus includes means for maintaining the flexible member in substantially taut coiled form along the drum.

Abstract: An implement for penetrating soil or similar substances. The implement includes a handle having a gripping portion, a socket having a receiving portion, a work engaging portion, and a step having a foot engaging surface to which the user applies force to drive the work engaging portion into the soil. The foot engaging surface of the step is aligned with the natural orientation of the user's foot by positioning the centerline of the gripping portion or the receiving portion substantially normal to the foot engaging surface. Alternatively, where the implement has steps with foot engaging surfaces lying in first and second planes, the centerline of the gripping portion or receiving portion is substantially perpendicular to a line formed by the intersection of the first and second planes.