RCCM Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I try not to do too much digging but it is unavoidable for some bits ... but has anyone got any experience of the strainrite spades. They are supposed to be very tough and sharp and the extra length help's I guess. Anyone own one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontrowfencing Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I got the red one, I think it's a good spade, good long handle and nicely weighted. Not cheap, but quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Same, well made and a good tool, no substitute for an auger though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidshutlerlandscapes Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 £100 for a spde. I dont think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaty Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 £100 for a spde. I dont think so. I know what you mean, but it's a limited market. However these days I tend to buyt if if it's a performance tool that is also better for the body. The way i look at it £100 a days pay. Buy or manage with a cheaper tool. Get repetitive strain injury. Lose several days productivity. I'd rather lose £100(actually less because it's only the cost difference you pay) than a few hundred worth of productivity. Tools can be like buying pre preventive insurance. A couple if years ago I took 550m of kiwi style plain wire and batten fence down. A lot of staples in hardwood. 2 days of ordinary fencing pliers use led to 3 months of tendonitus in my wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidshutlerlandscapes Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yeah ican see your point but my long digging spade i made my self. Length of metal tube and a spade head. Less than £20 worth. What do you usenow thento pull the staples out ifyour not using normal pullers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaty Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yeah ican see your point but my long digging spade i made my self. Length of metal tube and a spade head. Less than £20 worth. What do you usenow thento pull the staples out ifyour not using normal pullers? I went on to loosen them first with a pointed punch with a hammer. Then follow with fencing pliers. Just bought the stock-ade fencing pliers which will get there first outing on a small repair job next week. Then in a few weeks time, we are taking out a larger section of the kiwi stuff. Well done on the spade, my welding isn't up to it. I do engineer some devices. I knew a nurseryman that was fed up of breaking spades and made his own, he never broke it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidshutlerlandscapes Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Ahh i see cool. My weldings not great eather but doesnt beed to look pretty when its stuck in the ground %90 of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post Driver Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Is the blade on the red spade made from flat plate?, with no curve to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCCM Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's not completely flat. It has a shallow curve in the 4 mm plate, but still allows you to cut some very square sided holes if you want. I have been using mine this last couple of weeks and they do make short work of most things as well as being that much longer and more comfortable in use. I reckon worth it for the money but use them sensibly, and they should last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepapa Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 The red spade has been getting slated by the kiwis on Facebook. They all prefer the fair brothers (Wayne Newdick) and taihape engineering spades. (Not currently available in the UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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