Garden Fork

[maxine]

Hi, Just wondering if any one knows of the best garden fork to buy, i have now been through 2 forks, having 1 snapped handle, and the other bent prongs, the last one i paid £25, for and thought that would be idea it was a spear and jackson, so any ideas of what one i can buy next? Thanks.

[nick the grief]

Try here for advice

http://www.fredshed.co.uk/

[mandyballantyne]

Hi Maxine,

I snapped my spear & Jackson on the first use although the spade has been great. I ended up with a cheap one from Asda which has been great.

One of the forks is a little bent now but concidering I completly cleared a 20x30 plot of brambles, rocks and trees with it, I would say it was £6 well spent.

Mandy

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi Maxine
Just got a new stainless spade and fork from Tesco for less than a £5 each! both seem to be working well so far. dexterdog

[anthonyjb]

so you dont have to fork out to get a good one.
Anthony

[Shortie]

so you dont have to fork out to get a good one.
Anthony

Very good Anthony

[dexterdoglancashire]

Nice one Anthony! dexterdog

[Snadger]

Can the old fork not be repaired?

Mines a bit like triggers brush from 'Only Fools And Horses'

I've had it for 25Yrs its had two sets of tines and three new handles! Lol

[dexterdoglancashire]

It must be good snadger if its still going strong after all this time! not only did I get a new fork and spade from tesco, I also got a new stainless fork for my birthday, and a new set of little tools as well. Was using my new fork earlier today - what a difference it made to have a shiny, sharp and new fork to dig with! What a lucky girl I am! dexterdog

[yoanbob]

b&q do cheap stuff, ive returned a fork as not fit for purpose twice tho, ive had better luck with asda's. very cheap too and on sale at mo.

[Snadger]

It must be good snadger if its still going strong after all this time! not only did I get a new fork and spade from tesco, I also got a new stainless fork for my birthday, and a new set of little tools as well. Was using my new fork earlier today - what a difference it made to have a shiny, sharp and new fork to dig with! What a lucky girl I am! dexterdog

I inherited it from my Dad!!!. Qute nostalgic about it really, it could be called an 'Heirloom variety' I suppose! Lol

There's no fork like an old fork!

[kernow]

down here in cornwall we use long handled forks and shovels,easier on the back,when digging your knee/thigh is pressed against the handle making it much less hard work and a lot quicker.

[Snadger]

down here in cornwall we use long handled forks and shovels,easier on the back,when digging your knee/thigh is pressed against the handle making it much less hard work and a lot quicker.

Hi kernow, and welcome to the vine!

Always fancied one of those long handled jobs, spade/shovel I mean. Are they the ones with the heart shaped blades? If so, any idea of where I could get one?

[kernow]

hi snadger,and thanks for your words of welcome,yes they are the heart shaped ones with the handles curved at the base.They are called Cornish Shovels,spades are what the kids take to the beach ha ha.The company i used to work for always got them from a firm called Greenhams Tools,might be worth a Google. UP THE MACKEMS KEANO KEANO

[Snadger]

hi snadger,and thanks for your words of welcome,yes they are the heart shaped ones with the handles curved at the base.They are called Cornish Shovels,spades are what the kids take to the beach ha ha.The company i used to work for always got them from a firm called Greenhams Tools,might be worth a Google. UP THE MACKEMS KEANO KEANO

No nead for that sort of language on here, this is a family site you know!!