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- Friday, March 04, 2011 |
| Root Cutter Spade--Highest Price But Best Value |
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Peter Fontaine (Gulf Breeze, FL) |
I've had the root cutter spade for several years, and it is the strongest shovel I have ever used. The back portion of my lot was not cleared, and consisted primarily of live oak, scrub oak, and sand pine. (About 1/2 acre in area.) Lots of intertwining roots close to the surface. The root cutter spade cuts through up to 1"-1 1/2" roots with a strong downward thrust. Some do require several whacks to cut. I really have no problem keeping the shovel sharp due to the hard blade material. As far as durability goes, it is second to none. I have several different shovels, and have used many more throughout the years. Every once in a while I'll push a tool beyond it's limits and break off a handle. Done this quite a few times. (Maybe even "many" times.) Haven't been able to hurt the root cutter spade, though. The only thing tougher is my 6 foot pry bar.....but it sure doesn't cut as well.
For those roots too thick for the spade, I have been using a cutter/mattock. Just last year I tried a 12" pruning blade on my battery operated reciprocating saw. The "Sawzall" has been a real labor saver. After cutting through the roots I then pry them out with your spade.
Bottom line is that I always begin a hole with your spade, and while it had the highest initial cost of any of my shovels, it has also provided the best utility of any digging tool I have ever used. In this case, the high priced tool is the best value in the long run. |
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- Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
| Best Spade Ever ! |
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A. Starkel (Omaha, NE) |
| Feels good in my hands, gives impression of great strength, but is actually light and very easy to handle. Cuts clean and sharp and is a pleasure to use. This is a great tool, and one you can pass down. It's one of my most valuable garden tools and I don't leave it laying around. |
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- Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
| Love the All-purpose Shovel |
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Jon S (Colorado Springs, CO) |
| The best shovel I've ever bought. The all-steel construction gives you the confidence to dig in and leverage your digging effort. The handle and shape "feels" right. At the same time the shovel is not heavy or cumbersome. Couldn't be happier. |
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- Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| Trencher Spade |
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Queensgarden (Greeley, CO) |
| Trencher spade is the ultimate best.If you have hard compacted soil and are not muscle bound you need this spade. The foot rest is a god send and could extend further to the right, but it is still close to perfection. When planting trees start digging the hole with the trencher and scoop out dirt with the pointed shovel. Works faster and better than utilizing just the pointed shovel. Great tool. |
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- Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
| RE: 79W04.01 All Purpose Shovel |
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Richard Tate (Silverton, OR) |
| This is a very well made and useful shovel. Our ground is very rocky and this shovel does not let me down. I definitely recommend it.
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