New 'mole Catchers' Spade ?

[earth-thrower 493]

I thought some of you might be interested to know,ive been busy with a project,trying to get a 'new' molecatchers spade,made.Its taken a while, but i have just received the 'prototype'.I will have to test it now,in the field,see if its going to be suitable,and durable enough, for the job.Its still early days,and NOTHINGS FINALISED,...lol....but the idea is, to have a 'spade' ready to use.Rather, than having to 'modify' some other 'tool', perhaps ? (which i have had to do,over the years)

[smithie 2,443]

it means nothing without pictures..

 

i have also made a full stainless spade. stands about 1 meter tall but i need to drill a hole in the handle so i can put a dibbler in from the top and its then concealed in the shaft making me only needing 1 hand to carry the 2 items.. then its done

 

unless i put a sling on it like the air rifle and i can then carry both items no handed

 

Edited April 21, 2015 by smithie

[earth-thrower 493]

it means nothing without pictures..

 

i have also made a full stainless spade. stands about 1 meter tall but i need to drill a hole in the handle so i can put a dibbler in from the top and its then concealed in the shaft making me only needing 1 hand to carry the 2 items.. then its done

 

unless i put a sling on it like the air rifle and i can then carry both items no handed

 

"it means nothing without pictures" ? Is that meant to be a smart-ass,comment ?,.....well, heres a smart-ass response then.What youve done yourself there,is what im trying to avoid having to do, myself ? lol

[smithie 2,443]

ha

 

 

it means nothing without pictures..

 

i have also made a full stainless spade. stands about 1 meter tall but i need to drill a hole in the handle so i can put a dibbler in from the top and its then concealed in the shaft making me only needing 1 hand to carry the 2 items.. then its done

 

unless i put a sling on it like the air rifle and i can then carry both items no handed

 

"it means nothing without pictures" ? Is that meant to be a smart-ass,comment ?,.....well, heres a smart-ass response then.What youve done yourself there,is what im trying to avoid having to do, myself ? lol

 

 

 

 

 

only make it once though dont i.. unless i make them to sell

 

get your pictures up

[earth-thrower 493]

There will be pictures, IF there is something realistically ,thats going to be available,...Even though you come across as a "cheeky c...", fair play, for making your own.

[smithie 2,443]

Even though you come across as a "cheeky c...", fair play, for making your own.

 

 

that describes me quite well some days... it want ment to offend

[shropshire mole 190]

Good Luck earth thrower.

 

But not really sure you need to make one?

 

I use a Spear and Jackson stainless steel Border spade off Amazon delivered £15.

 

Light weight, same width as a duffus, comfortable handle, its kinda been invented. Then use a hori hori garden knife for small roots/holes etc

[moxy 617]

 

Even though you come across as a "cheeky c...", fair play, for making your own.

 

 

that describes me quite well some days... it want ment to offend

That cheeky c*nt is a kind cheeky c*nt because he made me one too

[earth-thrower 493]

Good Luck earth thrower.

 

But not really sure you need to make one?

 

I use a Spear and Jackson stainless steel Border spade off Amazon delivered £15.

 

Light weight, same width as a duffus, comfortable handle, its kinda been invented. Then use a hori hori garden knife for small roots/holes etc

Thats the thing mate, i wanted something that primarily suits what i want ? Although, i didnt consult widely on it, i did take on board, a couple of points,one or two others put to me.It really doesnt matter to me too much,in the end, but if others did like it, there could be a possibility of making it available ?

[earth-thrower 493]

 

 

Even though you come across as a "cheeky c...", fair play, for making your own.

 

that describes me quite well some days... it want ment to offend

That cheeky c*nt is a kind cheeky c*nt because he made me one too

 

Probably just me, Moxy.I can be a bit 'sensitive',....LOL

[earth-thrower 493]

Think i will just make it clear now,as well.My motivation for doing it, was to get a 'mole spade' made to the dimensions,that suits me.If anybody thinks its to 'make money', then your mistaken,...lol,....cause there aint alot of money to be made, anyhow, lol. (for anybody) I wasnt even considering 'myself' as the person,who would be selling them (if you know what i mean ?) either,...lol I dont want to try and 'custom' or make/modify,something myself any more.I want 'tools' available,ready to use,and fit for purpose,straight off the shelf,so to speak.

[bryn27 89]

I'd taper the handles.

[shropshire mole 190]

ET if it works for you, then that`s great

[earth-thrower 493]

ET if it works for you, then that`s great

well, im testing it,mate.see how it goes,..early days,....lol The main concerns, with any 'mole spade' , is getting the 'sizes' right ? lol

[shropshire mole 190]

 

ET if it works for you, then that`s great

well, im testing it,mate.see how it goes,..early days,....lol The main concerns, with any 'mole spade' , is getting the 'sizes' right ? lol

 

And strength when cutting out/digging down for deeper runs. Would like to see the end results, just in case you have "the best product" ever

 

Have fun