I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?

chaz

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 04:03:21 GMT, "chaz" opined:

I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?

chaz


A dibber?

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 04:03:21 +0000, chaz wrote:

I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?

chaz


A good source for garden tools is Lee Valley: www.leevalley.com
Another is AM Leonard: www.amleo.com

You might find what you need there.

"........I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but
smaller, maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?
............."

Why not use a length of copper pipe.


--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

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I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?


Visit a hardware store, I'm sure you'll be able find the perfect diameter
pipe. For a foot of pipe, I doubt you'll pay more then a dollar. Have them
thread 1 side, and add on a T connector to give a mini handle you can grip.

Sameer

"chaz" wrote in message
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I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?


Visit a hardware store, I'm sure you'll be able find the perfect diameter
pipe. For a foot of pipe, I doubt you'll pay more then a dollar. Have them
thread 1 side, and add on a T connector to give a mini handle you can grip.

Sameer

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 10:54:35 GMT, "Snooze"
wrote:

"chaz" wrote

I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?

Visit a hardware store, I'm sure you'll be able find the perfect diameter
pipe. For a foot of pipe, I doubt you'll pay more then a dollar. Have them
thread 1 side, and add on a T connector to give a mini handle you can grip.

Nifty idea, but...if the OP wants this to dig smaller holes than a
bulb planter, how's he gonna get the dirt out? OTOH, a pipe with a
hole drilled through it so a rod/nail could be pushed through and
easily removed...?

Frogleg wrote:

...Nifty idea, but...if the OP wants this to dig smaller holes than a
bulb planter, how's he gonna get the dirt out?...



Sounds like a job for a soil sampler. It's a length of pipe, maybe 1"
diameter, with a section cut out of one side a couple of inches above
the bottom. T handle on top. One presses it into the ground and it takes
a core sample of the soil, which is then removed from the open section.
A small core remains below the open section, but it is easily pushed up
by the next sample.

You can buy one for $50, but I suspect that 1" EMT (thinwall electrical
conduit) would be ideal if you want to make your own. Maybe even 3/4".
Iron water pipe is sturdier, but more expensive, harder to work with,
and heavier to use. Copper tubing is more expensive and not as strong.
However, if you have something like that lying about, it would work. If
you have to buy something, try Home Depot or probably many hardware
stores. If you know an electrician he probably has leftover bits of
conduit. The $50 version is probably heavier duty, but for $50 you can
probably build 50 of them (not including labor).

Dwight Sipler wrote:

...if you want to make your own...



Of course, if you're male, "any good project is an excuse for a new
tool"

Frogleg wrote:

...Nifty idea, but...if the OP wants this to dig smaller holes than a
bulb planter, how's he gonna get the dirt out?...



Sounds like a job for a soil sampler. It's a length of pipe, maybe 1"
diameter, with a section cut out of one side a couple of inches above
the bottom. T handle on top. One presses it into the ground and it takes
a core sample of the soil, which is then removed from the open section.
A small core remains below the open section, but it is easily pushed up
by the next sample.

You can buy one for $50, but I suspect that 1" EMT (thinwall electrical
conduit) would be ideal if you want to make your own. Maybe even 3/4".
Iron water pipe is sturdier, but more expensive, harder to work with,
and heavier to use. Copper tubing is more expensive and not as strong.
However, if you have something like that lying about, it would work. If
you have to buy something, try Home Depot or probably many hardware
stores. If you know an electrician he probably has leftover bits of
conduit. The $50 version is probably heavier duty, but for $50 you can
probably build 50 of them (not including labor).

Dwight Sipler wrote:

...if you want to make your own...



Of course, if you're male, "any good project is an excuse for a new
tool"

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 04:03:21 GMT, "chaz" wrote:

I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?

chaz


Look for what's called a "dibble."

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 04:03:21 GMT, "chaz" wrote:

I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?

chaz


Look for what's called a "dibble."

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I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
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A Lancashire apple-corer/potato peeler.

Janet

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I am looking for a tool that is like a bulb planting tool, but smaller,
maybe the diameter of a quarter? Does anyone know of such a tool?


A Lancashire apple-corer/potato peeler.

Janet