dso88 15 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 im looking for a new spade or shovel i dont want to spend much on one and what do you think is best a round or normal also mini or normal length thanks Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 My weapon of choice is a medium sized garden spade, handy for hanging things on if you want to keep them off the ground, I also have a nice graft, but it needs a new shaft, which I will get around to replacing, one day Quote Link to post
longdog13 36 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Drain / post spade, Wicks or B&Q, Around £17.00. Bargain. Quote Link to post
Tug 168 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I've got a a Bulldog rabbiting spade (see here). Can't fault it - strong, well built and easy to use. I've also got a shorter spade that I don't really like for digging but my buddy loves it. Shorter spades are good for really tight spaces but can be bloody hard work as there is less leverage. Quote Link to post
Neal 1,867 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I agree with the bulldog spade; they're great! Quote Link to post
delboy p 183 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 iv got bulldog 7in spade and garft i get them from work Quote Link to post
dso88 15 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 dont fancy spending that much on a bulldog spade Quote Link to post
longdog13 36 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Similar to bull dog http://www.wickes.co.uk/Trenching-Post-Shovel/invt/167428 Sharper, i use for fereting http://www.wickes.co.uk/Newcastle-Draining-Tool/invt/169112 Atb, LD13 Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 The Newcastle Draining tool looks good for the money Quote Link to post
grdavison 0 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 i got one from treasureland think it was £15 2 sizes available does the job as well mate Gary Quote Link to post
-=Magwitch=- 29 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You wont beat a Bulldog, I never leave home without one..................... Quote Link to post
dso88 15 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 anyone use a bullnose shovel Quote Link to post
longdog13 36 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 The Newcastle Draining tool looks good for the money It works for me fella Quote Link to post
heritage 202 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 if your looking for a good spade,be it long or short handled id have to opt for a bulldog, theres dozens of diffrent varieties that are solidly built and will last a lifetime.if money is an issue look to the local army & navy (or ebay) as bulldog were one of the manufacturers that produced spades for the military and these can be found for as little as £5, theres diffrent types, some designed as personal issue kit,others for viechles. the best ive come across is the 58 pattern infantry spade (bulldog made) they fetch £3-£7 depending on condition.atb Quote Link to post
The one 8,477 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Depends where im going i mostly use a ladies garden spade under a £10 and ive a roundmouth spade and a big bulldog shovel but mostly i can get by with the little spade and another one in the motor as a spare Quote Link to post
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