Alternative digging Tools
Fred's guide to unusual and rare digging tools
Updated 31st October 2008
Its back! - The Terrex Spade Returns!
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New Version of the Autospade available now Spare parts fit old version too!
The Fantastic Spork is back!
Old fashioned Digging Tools Irish Spades, Mattocks and Azadas
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total tool length 127cm head width 18cm |
Long handled Irish Spade, also known as Celtic Spade Cornish spade Irish Spade West Country Shovel This tool is superb for digging holes and can also be used like a shovel. The sharp nose, or round point of the metal blade penetrates the soil easier than a traditional spade. Many models available - e-mail fred@fredshed to find one to suit your needs/size and budget
(model shown £27 inc delivery - longer handle also available for £28) o
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Mattock Fork This tool has thicker stronger tines than a traditional fork and uses the force of gravity to break into the soil. Used for centuries, this tool will survive conditions where even the strongest traditional fork will bend. The tines are thicker than a traditional fork and are difficult to bend , even in really stony soil. The action used to break the soil, i.e. dropping the tool and then levering it upwards may also be better for your back as it requires less bending than with a traditional fork or spade.
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Azada Spade, or Mattock Another incredibly strong tool that uses gravity to break into the soil. Apart from digging holes, and moving soil this tool is fantastic at clearing weeds and removing root systems. Available in a range of sizes and qualities e-mail fred@fredshed.com for the best
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NEW PRODUCT AVAILABLE NOW Stainless steel Mattock & Fork This new hand forged tool from Holland has to be the Rolls Royce of Mattocks. Using the skills developed by their grandfather the Sneeboer family have crafted this impressive tool from high quality stainless steel and ash. As you can imagine it is not cheap but will be the pride of your shed and in my opinion a work of art! |
total length 59 inches (very long)
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Other Easy Digging Tools
Bulldog T handled Rabbiting or Planting Spade
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Soil Cultivating Tiller The tool; on the right is the Wolf soil Miller. It is ideal for re-cultivating large areas of soil without the need to dig or bend. It will not clear away weeds as they will get caught in the spiked wheels. The rear of the tool has a swinging blade that cuts down to 4 inches in the soil. It is used in a backwards and forwards motion to enable the spiked wheels to break down the soil dug up by the swinging blade. I have used this fantastic tool for over 10 years and recommend it to people who have good soil and regularly prepare open soil for vegetable planting. Price approx £50 with handle (sold separately)
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Push-Pull Hand Plough for soil cultivation
check price of the excellent Wolf Soil Miller check price at another Fredshed recommended retailer
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This unique tool is an electrically powered garden cultivator. Made
in Germany, lightweight and nimble it is ideal for cultivating vegetable
patches with reasonable quality soil. On stony soil and "rooty" soil the
tines became blocked and to be fair the manual does say that it is not
suitable for these conditions. At fredshed we push our test tools to the
limit and this little gem was no exception.
Price approx £119, do remember it will not dig deeply like a spade or fork. What it will do is enable you to plough up your patch, ready for planting, quickly without backache and strain.
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