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Title: Longhandles
Post by: windygale on November 23, 2004, 00:05:44

Hi Everybody, i read about someone asking for longhandles prongs, try this website http://www.get-digging.co.uk/tools.htm
hope it helps
windy  :) :) :)

Title: Re:Longhandles
Post by: Columbus on November 23, 2004, 22:25:18

Their, "Long Draw Fork/Rake" looks like my ancient right-angled fork that I used to pull up nettles roots. Now I finish all my digging with it. Its too frail for more than a finishing job but I will miss it when I finally snap it.
This business is a short train trip away from me so maybe I`ll have a day at the seaside and come home with new tools in the spring.

Thanks for posting this info, Col

Title: Re: Longhandles
Post by: supersprout on August 09, 2005, 16:16:43

What a great website Wendy, I hate using a spade but have used a draw hoe as a mattock for ages! This looks as if it will stand up to the treatment a lot better. Thanks for the recommendation
Sarah :D

Title: Re: Longhandles
Post by: redimp on August 14, 2005, 12:14:47

I used my draw hoe as a mattock and ended up with a very bent handle  :(

Title: Re: Longhandles
Post by: jennym on August 14, 2005, 20:58:03

Quote from: redclanger on August 14, 2005, 12:14:47

I used my draw hoe as a mattock and ended up with a very bent handle  :(

I  have managed to break two spades digging the really heavy clay soil here. Mind you, both times I took them back and got replacement free of charge (and they were over 2 years old). ;)

Title: Re: Longhandles
Post by: redimp on August 14, 2005, 21:15:24

I broke a good quality digging fork on mine - stones mostly in my soil which is not very deep and was very compacted when I took it on.  My fork was also changed no quibble - I posted a message about it - www.keengardener.com (http://www.keengardener.com)