That was just the reason for my fall in the garden @pansyface , the spade hit a hard area on one side slipped sideways throwing me off balance causing a fall which bruised me all down one side. I was nicely black and blue for a few weeks. So shape is no help either. Could do with someone creating a vibrating spade so don't need to put pressure on the top. 🙄😁
My own opinion , and by previous experience , is 'power' tools by companies like G-Tech , Bosch etc. are not worth their weight in plastic !
The advantage is that they tend to be less heavy than the stuff aimed at professionals.
I've looked at Stihl and other similar brands, and they are too heavy for me, and tend to have big thick chunky handles which aren't comfortable for me.
To be fair I haven't had a problem with the lighter stuff breaking/failing prematurely - the only power tool I've trashed in only a few years (ie burnt out the motor) was a shredder which was the rotating plate type and really not up to anything more than twigs.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Sometimes you just have to dig into your cutlery drawer,I also use two different sized spoons for potting delicate cuttings,and a really sharp,but very ancient kitchen knife for dividing clumps of plants. Those cheap little break off blades are great for cutting preparations. Sometimes I resort to black rubber gloves,as I hate dirt under my nails,and most gloves let the dirt through!
The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
...thank you for alerting me to the Charles Bentley tool, which I had never heard of. I thought there might already be something out there.. it seems you just charge it up and go... it looks ideal actually... thanks again..
...thank you for alerting me to the Charles Bentley tool, which I had never heard of. I thought there might already be something out there.. it seems you just charge it up and go... it looks ideal actually... thanks again..
Good for clipping toe nails too. Though you might loose the occasional digit. I cant reach mine since a hernia op!
I am finding gripping and pushing at the same time more difficult. I wish someone would develop tools that have a similar design to walking poles, a loop and a lip to press on taking away the need to grip so hard.
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...thank you for alerting me to the Charles Bentley tool, which I had never heard of. I thought there might already be something out there.. it seems you just charge it up and go... it looks ideal actually... thanks again..