Mattocks

[aquilegia]

Anyone know where I can get hold of a Mattock. I've been searching for one in all my local garden centres, but none has any. And the local soil is heavy clay, so you'd think there'd be demand for them.

I also can't find any on the internet.

Do they actually exist?

And are they worth it for digging heavy clay that's not been cultivated for years and is very compacted?

[aquilegia]

[Mimi]

They are wonderful things Aqui.  Have you tried any builders merchants.  ie, Jewsons or Travis Perkins.  Thats where I got mine from.. Mind you, I hope your feeling strong,  using mine nearly killed me.  Got muscles like Arnie now  ;)

[aquilegia]

Thanks Mimi - i'll give it a go. I think it'll have to be Mr Aqui's toy!

[sandersj89]

Have a look at these links:

http://www.toolfinder.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=34_38

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

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp?q=mattock&gtse=goog&gtkw=mattock

Plenty of choice.

Jerry

[tim]

Useful stuff, Jerry. = Tim

[aquilegia]

Thanks Jerry. So many different ones to choose from!

[ACE]

Car boot sale are good for these. I have a couple I have picked up for a few pounds but the handles cost an arm and a leg. You can also use an adze, an old ship builders tool and they are usually lighter.

[gavin]

And there's these too?

http://www.get-digging.co.uk/ - for azadas, mattocks and alternative digging tools :) ;
http://www.chillington.co.uk/

All best - Gavin

[Doris_Pinks]

Have to say got mine from Chillington a few years back, the service was great and they are tools I couldn't be without!