Thankyou very much to everyone who replied. I have been to the permaculture
site and bought a big hoe. This is similar to what I have seen used in
Spain , Portugal and Ghana..They just seem more energy efficient (mine),
than spades and I would like to give it a go.
Thanks again.
Kathy

"Jim W" wrote in message
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Chris French and Helen Johnson wrote:

I wonder if anybody remembers someone posting here about a year ago
about
*Adzes* or* adzers* for digging/turning soil. They are spades or forks
with
the spade bit at a right angle to the handle. I have done a google
search
with no luck and wonder if anyone knows where I can buy one?

I know of the Chillington Hoes, which are similar.

Their website is at:

http://www.chillington.co.uk/

AFAICS thye don't supply direct to the public, but a Google on
'Chillington hoe' turned up one supplier such as :

http://www.permaculture.co.uk/erc/erc36a.html

I have seen them advertised elsewhere as well.

Yep Chillington's make Crocodile Hoe's which are shipped/sold the world
over,.. they are pretty hefty, come in 3 sizes and you have to buy the
handle seperatly (or make your own). Also make various other things
including slashers and various other implements..

Try also looking for Hoe, Pick and Mattock.. Adze is likly to bring up
green woodworking tools, at least in the UK. I believe you might use one
to make a handle for a chillington hoe tho!-)

There are also other manufacturers try LBS-group.co.uk or a good farm
suppliers.
//
Jim