Decent spade, good price.

Sideways · « **on:** September 24, 2008, 13:47 »

I treated myself to a new spade, a Spear and Jackson Select Digging.

Homebase are selling this for £24.99. I spotted it in Argos for £11.24 on-offer.
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001151&langId=-1&searchTerms=spade

Nice weight and balance, good grip. I am very pleased with this for the price.

Larkshall · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2008, 00:04 »

Good price for that, being stainless it should become a family heirloom. Mind you I prefer a spade with a flat foot tread (not a sharp edge). I have a carbon steel spade which I welded a 1/2" steel tread on, but I understand that you can't weld stainless with an arc welder.

The main problem with carbon steel is rusting, to prevent this I keep a container with some motor gear oil in (diluted with paraffin) and a 1" paint brush.

Bignij · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2008, 19:07 »

Quote from: "Larkshall"

but I understand that you can't weld stainless with an arc welder.

I think you can with the correct rods, but TIG welding is better for stainless.

PinkTequila · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2008, 20:28 »

Don't like treaded spades myself but you can buy an attachment to fix to the blade. If the spade feels comfortable to you thgen that is very good however, I doubt it will be so long lasting with a plastic handle and stainless steel such as used on this spade is not as long lasting as a carbon steel one and is not made from one piece so does have a weak spot. Still a bargain though

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