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Bigal · 01-04-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordon H[_3_]

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Dave Hill writes
On 30 Mar, 23:35, Gordon H
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I use one of those things with four prongs on the bottom of a 3ft shaft,
and a horizontal bar at the top to turn it.
Like a standpipe key. * * *Wossit called?
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Gordon H

I've seen them used to mix concrete in Spain and it looks a great
idea, I've brought a smaller one back from Malta, where it is cheaper
than buying them in the UK.though I'd hate to dig an area with one.
David Hill

I have a small garden, and find it ideal for loosening the top 6" or so
of soil. I don't do deep digging any more at my advanced age. :-)
It would be a bit tedious to use the tool for a large area, as you say.
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Gordon H
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These tools are actually used all over the world as a major digging tool. Chillington tools export them all over the world. Using the right hoe you can dig quite deep. Tell me, what is more tedious than using a spade and getting back ache when digging a large area? Digging with them really is a lot quicker. I bought a large one for my son who is bigger and stronger than me but has a bad back. He has used it for several hours today without any backache.

Bigal