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Questions On Spades and
Shovels
What is the main criteria in purchasing
a new spade?
What size spade do I need for general usage?
I need a spade just for the borders what
size do I want?
My back always hurts
after digging, why?
If you have question you want
answering on Spades then email me
gardening@blueyonder.co.uk
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Always buy the best quality
tools at the outset. This way you can guarantee that the tools will
last for many a year..
Check with gardeners you know and find out who made their spade and how long
they have had them.
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Carbon Steel.
Carbon steel or tool steel is
used to produce the majority of spades on the market. As the hardness
of the steel is obtained by heat treatment, it is advisable, not
to subject your spade to high heat sources. Fires etc.
Carbon steel will rust and also allow heavier soils to stick when
wet.
Stainless Steel
Invented in Sheffield England it
is a combination of differing metals. The combination is such that
is offers strength with a rust free surface. The mirrored surface
is such that heavy soils do not stuck.
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Care and Maintenance
Clean the blade after use, a wipe
down with an oily cloth will reduce the amount of rust on carbon
steel blades.
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The length required
is 25cm approx for a general use spade. The width is dependant upon
the task to be undertaken but normally around 18cm.
A a
really narrow width is generally called a trenching spade about
10cm. You will see these more often being used at road works for
digging out trenches.
If you are well used
to turning soil over and do not have heavy clay soil then a larger
blade of 25cm x 20cm maybe to your liking.
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This is much shorter and narrower
blade than the general purpose spade. Typically around 23cm x 13
cm
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UK USA
Some of the online suppliers in the
UK are:
Some of the online suppliers in the
USA are:
Click Here to visit Jackson & Perkins!
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S&J Neverbend
Spear & Jackson
Wilkinson Sword
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abcaz
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Stainless Steel Blade
Beech wood shaft
Shaped polypropylene handle
Overall length 99 cm. Head size 29 x 14 cm
Crocus
Stainless Steel Blade
Shaped polypropylene handle
Overall length 99cm Head Size 29cm x 18cm
Crocus
abcaz
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Carbon Steel Blade
Weatherproofed ash shaft
Shaft size 71cmm Head size 23cm x 14cm
Crocus
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