Spade

[Stu]

I've been looking at buying a new spade. I've got a 'Wilkinson-Sword' spade currently, it's good for deep digging as it's quite narrow (it's not a trench model though). It's not too hot at shovelling though, due to its narrow nature.

I've looked at one of these......



It's a 'Titchmarsh' branded spade, the model name is 'Digging Spade', allthough I have seen it called a 'Bulldog-Spade'?

RRP is high - £38.29 - but it's a high quality item that should last a lifetime.

What spade experience do you have, and could anyone recommend a better spade?

Thanks,

Matthew E.

PS – I’ll not be parting with my current spade, as I still like it - see below,

[ashleyb4]

If your after a spade that is good at shovelling you should get a spade with a large angle on it as your tall. If the spade only has a small angle on it you will be leaning over alot which will put straign on your back. I should know ive dug myself into some holes before now. I recomend you go to your local spade shop and try a few models out see how they feel.

A

[col300]

Have you tried these out Stu?

They're very comfortable to hold due to the oversized handle and are made of quite a strong material too for extra durability.

You also get a free bucket

[James]

My friend Becky invented these: http://www.eazitools.com/gardening.html

Its a spade (and other stuff) with a styrup and a fulcrum to make it easier, very good for the lazy gardener.. go on give her some business...

[Stu]

Originally Posted by smOkin

My friend Becky invented these: http://www.eazitools.com/gardening.html

It's a spade (and other stuff) with a styrup and a fulcrum to make it easier, very good for the lazy gardener.. go on give her some business...

That looks nice, but - how strong is the handle?
I've had spade frustrations related to riveted handles in the past. The problem I've had is where the plastic handle splits where the rivet hole has made it weak -

[James]

Originally Posted by Stu

That looks nice, but - how strong is the handle?
I've had spade frustrations related to riveted handles in the past. The problem I've had is where the plastic handle splits where the rivet hole has made it weak -

I think they have a lifetime guarantee.
Or u could go spear and Jackson, they're British aren't they..?

[ryan_93]

Originally Posted by col300

Have you tried these out Stu?

They're very comfortable to hold due to the oversized handle and are made of quite a strong material too for extra durability.

You also get a free bucket

haha beet me to it

[Mrs oOple]

How do you keep it so clean Stu? Do you spend all your non racing weekends polishing your spade?

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Mrs oOple

How do you keep it so clean Stu? Do you spend all your non racing weekends polishing your spade?

It's nice stainless steel, it just needs hosing down

[niggs98]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

If your after a spade that is good at shovelling you should get a spade with a large angle on it as your tall. If the spade only has a small angle on it you will be leaning over alot which will put straign on your back. I should know ive dug myself into some holes before now. I recomend you go to your local spade shop and try a few models out see how they feel.

A

pmsl i think that is the funniest thing i have ever seen ash write.... mg:

[ashleyb4]

Do you want a spade to dig a hole to put a set of annoying wind chimes in????????

A

[emtee]

What does it matter? a spade is a spade in my book...

[Garry Driffill]

This thread owns - Whats youre spade called Stu?

I think i know whats coming LOL

[phil c]

i cant belive i have just wasted two mins of my life reading this thread