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  • #1

    A Pain In The Back!

    I'm sure everyone agrees that digging is a pain in the back. I knew it needed doing & there was no way out of it so..........dah, dah, dah.................I found a metre of 20mm blue pipe, a 2" bolt with a wing nut & thought there must be a use for that.....The 2 Ronnies "Four Candles" sprung to mind..............so off I went down tut shed and made this lickle addition to my trusted spade. I know you may not want to set about your tools with a drill so some kind of bracket may be an option. Once I got the technique right, it was a breeze to use, no bending down to the neck of the spade, just dig, lean the spade back & lift the handle........what a doddle, hope you enjoy.
    If you want any pics on the technique, just give me a shout but it's so easy to use.

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  • #2
    Nutter!
    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
    Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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    • #3
      Aye, but my back dunt hurt.............
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      • #4
        There was an article in the Daily Wail last week about a remodelled spade. I'll see if I can find the video it came with.


        Edit: Here you go Gardener invents an DOUBLE-HANDED spade to make digging easier | Mail Online
        Last edited by KittyColdNose; 10-02-2014, 07:33 PM.
        When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
        If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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        • #5
          The one in the Mail looks a bit fiddly, I'll go for BM's ingenious invention.
          photo album of my garden in my profile http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...my+garden.html

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          • #6
            I have a wolf terrex auto spade. Bought it second hand many moons ago but just don't like it. Anyway, snot the same as your own invention. Well done matey

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            • #7
              Originally posted by KittyColdNose View Post
              There was an article in the Daily Wail last week about a remodelled spade. I'll see if I can find the video it came with.


              Edit: Here you go Gardener invents an DOUBLE-HANDED spade to make digging easier | Mail Online
              Cheers Kitty, I watched the video last night and reminded me of apiece of equipt you'd find in the gym. Anyway, my talents don't stretch that far........gimme a piece o' pipe & I'm ok.........
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Bill HH View Post
                The one in the Mail looks a bit fiddly, I'll go for BM's ingenious invention.
                Originally posted by Aberdeenplotter View Post
                I have a wolf terrex auto spade. Bought it second hand many moons ago but just don't like it. Anyway, snot the same as your own invention. Well done matey
                Thanks guys, I was beginning to think G4 was right...........
                Last edited by Bigmallly; 10-02-2014, 09:38 PM.
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                • #9
                  You could always give up digging, like so many of us have done!

                  I stopped digging the veg plot 4 or 5 years ago and now just apply thick mulches and let the worms do the work. Crops are better than ever and the soil has a wonderful crumbly structure.

                  But the best bit is I don't end up barely able to walk after a session in the garden.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by solway cropper View Post
                    You could always give up digging, like so many of us have done!

                    I stopped digging the veg plot 4 or 5 years ago and now just apply thick mulches and let the worms do the work. Crops are better than ever and the soil has a wonderful crumbly structure.

                    But the best bit is I don't end up barely able to walk after a session in the garden.
                    I will after this year but because I was starting from scratch, there was no avoiding it.
                    Last edited by Bigmallly; 10-02-2014, 10:24 PM.
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                    • #11
                      Well, just to confirm, I emptied 1 builders bag of compost & a half builders bag of sand today with said implement & I must say it was a breeze..........
                      sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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                      • #12
                        Can you use your extra handle on other garden tools BM?

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                        • #13
                          I don't see why not, the handle is removable with the wing nut but it would mean me drilling holes in other tools. I was thinking of using it on my rake. I think the benefits are in the pulling & lifting actions rather then pushing & digging.
                          Last edited by Bigmallly; 11-02-2014, 10:51 PM.
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                          • #14
                            Maybe it would work on a hoe too
                            Its a really good idea if it helps your back

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                              Maybe it would work on a hoe too
                              Its a really good idea if it helps your back
                              It's been a godsend..............thank you god but why couldn't you send me it a few years ago?.........
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