Digging shovel

[Lloyd90 509]

Are bull dog shovels still the go to? 
 

Is this the one? 
 

https://bulldoghandtools.co.uk/bulldog-spades/bulldog-rabbiting-spades/bulldog-rabbiting-planting-spade-28-ash-t-shaped-handle-5514t28n?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk7ugBhDIARIsAGuvgPZ_hPFI_aHnS4wFBcl5Npz7EI7eBwvesa9IF_AyER1bJMo9BWgF7xkaAraBEALw_wcB

[Bakerboy 4,736]

1 hour ago, Lloyd90 said:

Are bull dog shovels still the go to? 
 

Is this the one? 
 

https://bulldoghandtools.co.uk/bulldog-spades/bulldog-rabbiting-spades/bulldog-rabbiting-planting-spade-28-as

I'd use that as a last resort if it was the only thing to hand

[Fox dog 185]

15 hours ago, Lloyd90 said:

Are bull dog shovels still the go to? 
 

Is this the one? 
 

https://bulldoghandtools.co.uk/bulldog-spades/bulldog-rabbiting-spades/bulldog-rabbiting-planting-spade-28-ash-t-shaped-handle-5514t28n?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk7ugBhDIARIsAGuvgPZ_hPFI_aHnS4wFBcl5Npz7EI7eBwvesa9IF_AyER1bJMo9BWgF7xkaAraBEALw_wcB

As it says rabbiting spade ,ideal for two feet down to the ferret,last resort 

[Lloyd90 509]

On 13/03/2023 at 23:46, Bakerboy said:

I'd use that as a last resort if it was the only thing to hand

What one would you use? 

[Lloyd90 509]

On 14/03/2023 at 13:45, Fox dog said:

As it says rabbiting spade ,ideal for two feet down to the ferret,last resort 

What would you use? 

[Fox dog 185]

Bulldog round nose,or a trencher and a lightweight round nosed for taking out the loose material

[Fox dog 185]

Bulldog PD5CLINR Insulated Cable Laying Shovel from Lawson HIS

WWW.LAWSON-HIS.CO.UK

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Manufactured to BS8020.. Guaranteed to 1000 volts, each tool is individually tested to...

 

Something like that for breaking spearson Jackson and bulldog make with steel handles and timber handles 

[Fox dog 185]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-2154HK-Draining-Tool/dp/B0044TM5XS/ref=asc_df_B0044TM5XS/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=225363222612&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=423713289725388175&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007850&hvtargid=pla-421742589081&psc=1#

Like this

[Fox dog 185]

Bulldog Round Mouth Shovel 28" - No.2 - Polyfibre D Handle - Treaded - 5453022860 | Round Mouth Shovels | bulldoghandtools.co.uk

BULLDOGHANDTOOLS.CO.UK

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Bulldog Round Mouth Shovel 28

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For cleaning out

[dillydog 8,463]

https://bulldoghandtools.co.uk/bulldog-shovels/bulldog-round-mouth-shovels

[dillydog 8,463]

Whatever you buy you'll have to tweak it to get the right length, angle and you'll want good kick plate welding on. It's all about personal preference,  without taking a punt at one you'll never know

Edited March 15, 2023 by dillydog

[Fox dog 185]

Just matter interest I see word kick plates mentioned, do ye boys jump on the shovel as in digging style or prefer to break with spade and shovel out,i find the jumping on the shovel technique bad practice but hey each to their own, getting down close to a dog you can collapse a tube, where's chipping it away and scooping out the loose works for me 

[Poaching peter 72]

30 minutes ago, Fox dog said:

Just matter interest I see word kick plates mentioned, do ye boys jump on the shovel as in digging style or prefer to break with spade and shovel out,i find the jumping on the shovel technique bad practice but hey each to their own, getting down close to a dog you can collapse a tube, where's chipping it away and scooping out the loose works for me 

Your not always going to be close to the dog 

kick plates will save your boots 

The rest will come with experience 

[jok 3,266]

Are you after buying a proper digging spade or is this a general enquiry? Jok.

[Bakerboy 4,736]

1 hour ago, Lloyd90 said:

What would you use? 

Bullnose steel shaft