The invention provides a device designed to turn a shove blade into a sifting tool. The Separator allows water, mud, sand and fine materials to escape through the openings in the scoop or blade, while larger and heavier materials remain in the shovel blade. The Separator comprises contractor grade, square bladed transfer shovels having openings in the scoop. The edges of the blade are manufactured from a fool grade and tempered steel. The scoop is comprised of a steel grate which can be made in various diameter gauges.
