If you’ve never thought about adding a micro shovel to your collection of gardening tools, it’s more useful than you think. Next Day products are available across most of the UK, however, restrictions apply in certain areas postcode area: As we’ve alluded to above, a spade is a much better digger. If you’ve got compacted ground then this is by far more favourable, that or a garden fork if it’s stony too. Here’s a picture that clear as day shows you the difference, the spade is far more streamline for digging than the shovel designed for moving the material: Difference between a shovel and spade– one the left the spade, on the right, the shovel Draper is a tool brand known for offering decent tools at sensible mid range prices. The Draper offers you strong, long lasting quality for a bargain price.
This is about 106cm long – ignore the listing that’s wrong and confusing – I should know, I use one! The square mouth builder’s shovel is made up of a Y-Dee handle which has proven pretty reliable so far and a hardwood shaft and very rarely have I known one of these to fail but obviously not as strong as a steel shaft. The thing is this is a good 70% cheaper than an all steel shovel though so pretty sensible value but I can’t recommend it over the Silverline GT30 No. 2 Shovel on price. The weakness, like on mine, is the handle though, that’ll be the first to go. This can come loose and will probably even need replacing down the line – but as you can see the shaft and blade are still tip top all those years on. Pros:

People sometimes confuse spades for shovels but they couldn’t be further apart in terms of how to use them effectively. Spades are designed to be used only for digging only, whereas shovels can be used for a dig (if the tapered kind), after the dig, generally for lifting, and moving material (I’m always using mine to move pea shingle).
Some shovels in this review consist of a handle, shaft, and scoop – others just a continuous single piece of steel. I’ve mixed opinions on the shafts made from wood (as you’ll see when reading the article). Different types of shovelsPretty obviously hardwood and plastic are cheaper – they serve their purpose and they also reduce weight but it would be pretty unreasonable to consider these a lifetime tool Digging or moving material – big difference However, it can still rust if you leave it outdoors for too long or leave it wet after use. Clean and dry it after each use to keep it rust-free. Conclusion

The shaft is made from fibreglass, a strong yet lightweight material. Unlike wooden shafts, fibreglass is less likely to snap and it’s more weather-resistant. It’s also much lighter than a metal shaft. But there are some tasks that require the precision and ease of use of a lighter and smaller shovel. This is where micro shovels come in. Though smaller than a regular shovel, it is still a 2-handed shovel and you use it the same way as a normal shovel. Large and hefty shovels have their place among your garden tools. They are useful for moving large amounts of soil or compost, digging large holes, making trenches and removing deep-rooted weeds. Compared to specialised shovels such as those with square or tapered blades, rounded shovels are more versatile. They can handle a wide range of tasks, including lifting and moving soil, digging holes, making trenches, uprooting weeds and more.Still going strong, I’ll go and bet thats got another fifty years in it. Fast forward to now, I don’t think you’ve got that old quality anymore, but you’ve definitely a lifetime tool and of all the manufacturers this is the one I take to work with me – the only shovel that gives this a run for it’s money is the JCB. Welcome to Bradfords Building Supplies – your trusted local trade Builders Merchant since 1770, providing building supplies throughout the South West; Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and even into Hertfordshire and Worcestershire! At Bradfords, we have over 250 years of industry experience, providing high quality Landscaping, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Plumbing and Heating, Tools and Workwear, Tool hire, Timber and general building materials to skilled builders, DIY and home owners within our communities.