best ferreting shovel

[patterdalejoel 669]

best ferreting shovel? what are in your mind good features, important features or vital features? any links or pics? thanks

[tegater 789]

I use a Bulldog round mouth spade, with boot lips, but that suits me for what I need. It really is each to there own, the type of soil etc. A wide spade. for example may not be as useful if digging amongst tree roots etc.

[Col_c88 41]

I use the Draper Fibreglass Shafted Round Point Blade Mini Shovel

... Its 73cm... now.. before you think "well you will be bent over alot".. to start with im no 6ft guy,, nor is my dad.. also.. i find it easier to dig carefully on my knees (especially at the moment since im injoured)... its great on all terrain.. ive got farms with really soft soil to reallly rocky underground.. even bits of slate under ground.. and its going great.. its great for a big dig and digging up large amounts and when you get close to where you are its very easy to control how much you take out... the only problem is its not great for scooping out the soil and once your 3ft down it gets awkward... however i have started digging slightly wider holes to compensate and now having very little trouble.

 

its very light too, which is another bonus for me due to having Chostrochrondritus (sp?)... which is a condition that means my cartlidge basicly shreds... i have it in my chest so carrying a bulky shovel around for instance on my 780 acre farm.. would just be more work than i need... i like to make life easy if its possible

[stealthy1 3,964]

Wilko's half size spade £8, light to carry and long handle, had it 4 years and its still going strong

Edited September 21, 2011 by stealthy1

[Rabbiting man 1,192]

I uses a bulldog the same as this one

[Country Joe 1,411]

I also use a Bulldog.

[The one 8,503]

I mostly use a lady's garden spade then one the same as above then a huge roundmouth one for ferreting in sand horses for courses

[Col_c88 41]

This is the one i use.. sorry for posting again just figured picture would describe it better than i did

[stealthy1 3,964]

I used to swear by a graft, but they're to heavy to amble round with, spent half my time with it above my head like a spear trying to avoid hooking it on brambles

[The one 8,503]

'Col_c88' timestamp='1316630733' post='2253004']

This is the one i use.. sorry for posting again just figured picture would describe it better than i did

Thats the one my son uses he likes it but the blades a bit soft and the silver thing between the shaft and the head is already loose after one seasons use

[Col_c88 41]

Ive had no problem with it and been using it a bit over a year... though to be fair ive not had to dig much until recently.. but for £9-£14 cant complain ... ill be getting another if it breaks just because of its conveniance tbh

 

ive never noticed the blade being soft.. like i say ive dug through very rocky terrain with ease... we'll see how it does over this winter

[tegater 789]

This is the one i use.. sorry for posting again just figured picture would describe it better than i did

I use Bulldog version of this.

[Ideation 8,216]

Same as many above, i like a short, round headed shovel, with a decent shaft and comfortable grip, got a couple from tool station or screw fix for a couple of quid each. Long shovels are no good for getting in under hedges etc. But if going to land that needs it, a long bladed post shovel goes in the car.

 

 

[f mac 40]

Same as many above, i like a short, round headed shovel, with a decent shaft and comfortable grip, got a couple from tool station or screw fix for a couple of quid each. Long shovels are no good for getting in under hedges etc. But if going to land that needs it, a long bladed post shovel goes in the car.

 

thats a mighty fine shovel :laugh:

[Ideation 8,216]

Does me proud sunshine!