Faithfull FAIASDMYD All Steel Contractors Draining Shovel MYD Handle, Blue

I came across my first Faithfull drainage shovel about ten years ago and since then have bought another four because I keep loaning them to friends and relative who rave so much about them that I let them keep it and I buy another. They are excellent for digging holes for fence posts etc that are exactly the width and depth that you want (which was why I bought my first one), but then I realised how useful they are for digging out weeds and brambles without harming nearby plants. The 'all steel' construction means that they are exceptionally strong for digging out roots. If you don't have one yet then do yourself a favour!!

I've used these spades for over 20 years for digging drainage trenches, grubbing up unwanted rhododendron and the like - no pick or mattock required. It can cut small roots easily so is also perfect for transplanting shrubs and small trees as a large plug of soil with the roots and saplings is achieved. It is also good for digging stony or clay soils. It's much less back breaking than a rectangular bladed spade as the technique is to throw the shovel like a dart then lever the soil out. That's why there is no return flange on the blade for feet as this negates the technique. Enjoy yours!

I have nothing but praise for this product, don't think this is poor quality because of the price. I believe this would rival products twice its value. The shovel was purchase for digging 15 holes for concrete fence posts. The required holes were 660mm deep and the soil was heavy clay so a really good test for the build quality of this spade.The narrow width of the spade head was ideal for digging holes to just the right width and length so that I wasn't wasting concrete when it came to fixing the posts. The length of the head also allowed me to keep the sides of the holes nice and vertical. The build quality stood up well. As well as the aforementioned heavy clay soil there is a lot of flint stone in the ground. The spade dug all 15 holes with hardly a scratch or dent on either the edge or face of the head. There was no flex or damage to the shaft from levering loose the clods of soil as the holes increased in depth.Delivery was swift and the packaging was suitable for the transit of this item.I am 100 percent happy with the cost and quality of this product.

Sturdy and well made for the job. Have used it to remove tree roots. Although will say that the finish on the handle was a little rough and could cause injury.

Why there is a huge sticker on the spade is a mystery, getting it of was just ridiculous, I used rubbing alcohol, then WD40..........finally, anyway I would not be without this spade, although it is for digging out for posts, it is just perfect for digging holes for new shrubs etcI am disabled and this makes things easier for me, due to the curve you can easily mark out a circle then start digging, I would recommend.

This is a heavy implement (which suits me) and is excellent for creating narrow, deep holes a) for fence posts and b) planting. I know the design is labelled as 'ditch digger' but it's far more versatile than that. A good value and useful addition to the gardening armoury.

solid steel tough spade looks like it will last, good to have for narrow trenches,

Must have for digging posts gets a nice neat hole not great for lifting the dirt out but for loosening it up its ideal

Pala per scavare profondo molto resistente ottimo affare.

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outil de tres bonne qualite tres solide il permet de bien retirer les poireaux oignons ails etc on se prend pour un pro avec un tel outil

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