Sorry to repeat this (it was some time ago ). I'm looking for a stainless
steel spade and fork for Christmas (for me, who else?) but I'm 6 ft 4.5
inches, so they must be very long indeed.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Trevor




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My suggestion is that you take a normal spade/fork/etc. and cut the handle
directly in half. Obtain some strong metal (probably steel) tubing and drill a
couple of holes at each end. The tube should be a snug fit round the two shaft
ends.

Now, place the two ends of the shaft into the metal tube and adjust till a
comfortable 'fit' is achieved (for you, not the shaft/tubing). Once this is
achieved, screw screws through the holes and into the shaft.

I think this should work. Please let me know if it does/doesn't so that I know
if I should patent the idea, or just go and boil my head.

All the best,

Dave.

On Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:03:10 -0000, "trevor.appleton"
wrote:

Sorry to repeat this (it was some time ago ). I'm looking for a stainless
steel spade and fork for Christmas (for me, who else?) but I'm 6 ft 4.5
inches, so they must be very long indeed.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Trevor




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When we lived in Holland we managed to get a spade with a really long
handle - many Dutch people are extremely tall and perhaps a
manufacturer over there does them specially. Can any of our Dutch
readers help?

Joan in Bramhall (Cheshire)

"Ken Riley" wrote
"trevor.appleton" wrote:

Sorry to repeat this (it was some time ago ). I'm looking for a
stainless
steel spade and fork for Christmas (for me, who else?) but I'm 6 ft
4.5
inches, so they must be very long indeed.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Trevor


When we lived in Holland we managed to get a spade with a really
long
handle - many Dutch people are extremely tall and perhaps a
manufacturer over there does them specially. Can any of our Dutch
readers help?
Joan in Bramhall (Cheshire)

I've looked for Dutch sites, but can't find anything :~(

However the following may be useful :
http://www.tallclub.co.uk/index.asp

Jenny :~))