Spear & Jackson Traditional Stainless Steel Border Spade with 712mm Wooden Handle

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I wear thin-soled shoes in the garden to reduce the impact when walking on the soil, so this is an important point.

This spade is a joy to use and takes all the strain out of digging for someone like me with and old and wonky back.

For over-sized items (such as heavy items over 10kg or large items over 1 metre) an additional surcharge will apply depending on the item and will be confirmed at checkout. This super-tough garden digging spade has been tested to a breaking strain of 90kg - that is 63% stronger than the British standard. The FSC certified hardwood handle has a comfortable 'Y' grip, double riveted at the base for strength. Being lighter with a slightly narrower handle than the standard range the spade works really well for the smaller gardener and those looking for a lighter tool. It is very important to take proper care of your garden tool so that it continues to perform at its peak.

Garden spades come in a variety of sizes and styles, depending on the specific needs of the gardener. This garden spade is slightly smaller than our digging spade, making it ideal for digging in confined spades, or for gardeners who prefer to work with a shorter, lighter-weight tool.All of the Traditional stainless digging and cultivating tools feature mirror polished stainless steel heads for reduced soil adhesion, rust resistance and ease of use. With a weatherproofed wishbone handle, and a mirror polished stainless steel head, this ensures longevity of the product.

The wooden shaft is one piece, split to form a comfortable wishbone handle, giving a smooth line from bottom to top. Our garden spades are durable and strong with steel blades that make even the toughest digging jobs a breeze. To accept cookies, contune browsing, or review our cookie policy to find out more, including how you may withdraw your consent.For all wood handled tools apply a light coating of boiled linseed oil to help prevent the wood from drying out and cracking. First, we look at comfort and ease of use in relation to handle and blade materials, explaining the pros and cons of carbon steel, stainless steel, wood, fibreglass and plastic.

It is commonly used in gardening and landscaping to dig holes for planting, moving soil, and removing weeds. Even in dry weather conditions your tools, if left outside, are exposed to moisture from wet grass and dew. If you need to use water, gently wet the handle with a damp cloth, making sure that you don’t soak the wood, as this may cause the grain to lift and the handle to swell.This spade has a large blade for efficient digging, in mirror-polished stainless steel head for rust resistance and clean movement through the soil. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. The net is then cut diagonally in a spiral round the tube of net then when the net is laid out flat it can be pulled in to a square shape. They can also be made of different materials, such as steel or fiberglass, to suit different preferences and needs. We use cookies and other technologies to allow us to remember you, improve our service and display relevant ads to you.