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wlisa
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Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 16:21:42 »
Hi,
I am looking to get a tool like this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wolf-Dragon-tailed-tined-Cultivator_W0QQitemZ180372614966QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Antiques_Architecural_RL?hash=item29ff0baf36&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1686|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
, I hope the link works, I am not sure of its correct name or where I can buy one new? I know wolf do one with the interchangeable handle but they are really expensive.
Any ideas recommendations would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Lisa
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Lisa
Old bird
Hectare
Posts: 1,373
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 16:24:33 »
Hi Lisa
I think it is generally referred to as a "cultivator".!!
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Tee Gee
Hectare
Posts: 6,932
Huddersfield - Light humus rich soil
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 16:53:28 »
As OB rightly said it is a cultivator.
The one in question is a three pronged cultivator.
The one I have takes up to 5 prongs and are 'cobra' headed.
There are many variations on the market as you will see if you do a 'google'
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teresa
Hectare
Posts: 1,960
Happy gardening
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 17:36:15 »
I have a big one like that also a hand version great bit of equiptment, I cannot think where I got it from could be lidle or audi or wilkinsons or poundstrecher. you would find them in garden centres, perhaps in focus or B+Q. Check again on Ebay perhaps so one is selling one close to where you live saves on postage?
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Kepouros
Hectare
Posts: 782
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 17:53:17 »
Wolf Tools have 3 versions, all come in the form of a detachable head, with a choice of shorter (5ft) or longer (6ft) handles - a simple `click-on` attachment. There is also a short (trowel length) handle for `hands and knees` use.
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chriscross1966
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Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 18:16:44 »
I use the smaller of the WOlf tools one as I find it useful as a weeder. I like WOlf tools generally, the heads are well made and stainless, though they are a bit more expensive than some others.... I also wish they did a Swoe...... My folks have given 20+ years of service adn I confidently expect mine to do so too....
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Mr Smith
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Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 02, 2009, 18:23:57 »
I also think it is called a cultivator, if I'm correct you put the pointed end in the ground, only joking Luv happy weeding, ;)
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artichoke
Hectare
Posts: 2,276
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 04, 2009, 20:41:05 »
I bought a hand tool in Germany for 1 euro - three prongs on one side, a sort of hacker/hoe thing on the other. I use it every day, best euro I ever spent.
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powerspade
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Posts: 513
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 04, 2009, 21:28:27 »
Its called a cultivator, I bought one in 1958 from woolworths in Bargoed for 2s 6d and still use it on the plot
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small
Hectare
Posts: 1,273
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 04, 2009, 21:37:30 »
I've got one of these, found it in a shed on some land we bought, but haven't got the hang of using it. Seriously, how is it best used?
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Kepouros
Hectare
Posts: 782
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 04, 2009, 22:02:05 »
I mainly use the largest (5 tined) version. I bang the tines down in to the ground at one end of the bed then walk alongside the length of the bed, towing the cultivator and pressing down on the shaft. This effectively breaks up the soil to a depth of 3 - 4 inches, and drags out most forms of weeds. This way I can break up the surface of a 30ft x 4ft bed in minutes, and it only then needs the loose weeds raking off.
The smaller versions can be used similarly to break up the soil and pull out weeds between the plants.
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small
Hectare
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Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 04, 2009, 22:41:22 »
I'll try mine again tomorrow, thanks! I mostly use a swoe but it sounds like this might go a bit deeper.
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landimad
Hectare
Posts: 1,246
Me wheels have gone again. Northants UK
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 05, 2009, 10:58:58 »
Three tined cultivator is the name of it and I find its great for the narrow rows of veggies to weed.
Just walk backwards and cultivate as you go and then job done.
Dad made me one 25 years ago and its still going strong, just a new handle and your away again.
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shirlton
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west midlands
Re: Any Idea what this Tool is Called?
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July 05, 2009, 18:44:18 »
Tones got one like that that belonged to his dad
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