Spring loaded spade

[Len]

I seem to remember years ago on a new products program on TV they showed a sprung loaded spade It seemed a very good idea as you did not have to bend so much, does any one know if this item is still on the market and if so where I might obtain one

[Len]

[Mrs Ava]

You sure you didn't see that on April 1st?   ;)

[Len]

No it was in the 70's I think it had a name like Terex which was a similar name to large tippers which was used at my place of work at the time. I have tried a few searchs on the net but no luck even tried ebay still if it was that good I surpose it would be used by every one.
Emma what was review in April?
Thanks

[kenkew]

The spade was something you could buy a while back, not seen it around for awhile but no doubt a real search will 'dig-up' a supplier. It was brought out to help people with back problems. Surprisingly it actually worked. Bit slow and needed a bit of practice but none the less, it did the job.

[kenkew]

This might be a starting place.

http://www.abcaz.com/getxml.asp?l=london&u=131CAD1-164BE-340E8-144BF&v=2&aw=14855&pt=0&d=category&c=349&s=&p=0

[Len]

Found out the manafacturer unfortuanatly this was the reply.
Dear Len,

Thank you for your enquiry.

Yes Wolf Garden used to do the Terrex spade, but they don't anymore.
It's a shame as I get lots of enquiries for it.

I have now
Put out a trawl for a second hand one
Thanks for the help
Len

[Beer_Belly]

looks like it's extinct

http://www.fredshed.co.uk/alternativediggingtools.htm

:-(

-B_B-

[Len]

Not dead yet BBI f you want to see what one is like click on this link http://www.fredshed.co.uk/alternativediggingtools.htm

[Beer_Belly]

???
That's the link I gave you - and the text says that it's extinct.

:(

-B_B-

[Len]

Ya ment to send you one of a spade for sale £85 they were only £30 when first out. Any way made you think
Cheers Len