Unusual Garden Tools

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by *dim*, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. *dim*

    *dim* Head Gardener

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    most of my tools are antique/vintage as I normally buy them from the tip ... herewith some unusual tools, many of which I have never seen before:

    Fire Rake:
    Nupla 69214 Fire Rake 5 Ft#

    some guys say this is a 'must have' .... will clear weeds/brambles etc in minutes
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    Korean Hand Plough:
    Ho-Mi Korean Hand Plow -

    I have an old rusted one that I bought from our local tip ... have never used it yet (thought it was a sickle)
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    Grandpa's weeder:
    Grandpa's Weeder - Death to Dandelions.

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    Hula Hoe:
    Amazon.com: Flexrake 1000L Hula-Ho Weeder Cultivator with 54-Inch Wood Handle: Patio, Lawn & Garden
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    Weed Cutter:
    Amazon.com: Ames True Temper Deluxe Weed Cutter 1945000: Patio, Lawn & Garden
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    Brush Grubber:

    Metal Handle Brush Grubber

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    and here is a UK link to some new unusual tools .... some interesting tools there!
    Alternative digging tools tested and reviewed by Fred In The Shed
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    and from the same site .... some new inventions to look forward to:
    http://www.fredshed.co.uk/newproducts.htm
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    must say though that I fancy the Fire Rake... looks like a strong handy tool
     
  2. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    Well, I've almost got all of them :dbgrtmb:. Sorry, I'm wrong - haven't got any of them! :loll:

    Some look interesting. :D
     
  3. Scrungee

    Scrungee Well known for it

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    Saw new ones of those being sold at a car boot sale a couple of weeks ago. Now I know what they were.
     
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