Guest bigredbusa Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i just got one of these of the dreaded bay, fibreglass shaft with a tempered head and rubber handle. its a nice short spade for close work im yet to use it but seems study enough and has a life time warranty it looks bigger in the pic but is actually quite short Quote Link to post
Guest Name Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 What`s the actual length of it, and how much did you pay? Do you think it would do as a clearing out shovel in tight spots (Terrier work) or more suited to be a ferreting shovel? Quote Link to post
Guest bigredbusa Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 here is a bit more ripped of the ebay ad , apparantly there is a shorter one as well but i can honestly say this spade will take a bit to bust it , £19.99 the only reason i got it was that it is so light i will let you know how i get on with it: Lightweight fibreglass Hollow Shaft 30mm With Solid Fibreglass Core Inside The Tube, Strengthening Joints + Metal Power Ring Gives Stronger Blade To Shaft Connection. 800mm Or 31-1/2" In Length Measured From The Point Of The Blade To The Top Of Handle Grip. Handle And Blade Riveted For Extra Stength & Durability. Blade Width 150mm Blade Height 220mm Weight 1,200 Grms Pressed Steel Blade Provides Long Lasting Use. Polypropylene D Grip Handle Double Injected (Soft Grip), Ergonomic Handle. Quote Link to post
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