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?
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 ;)
Thanks Mimi - i'll give it a go. I think it'll have to be Mr Aqui's toy!
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>se=goog>kw=mattock
Plenty of choice.
Jerry
Useful stuff, Jerry. = Tim
Thanks Jerry. So many different ones to choose from!
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.
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
Have to say got mine from Chillington a few years back, the service was great and they are tools I couldn't be without!