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Lesche may be the best, but... Fiskars Big Grip...
I know that Lesche are the best plug cutting tool... But I want to mention that Friskars Big Grip Multi-Purpose Planting tool is a good runner up for beginner.
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Like the Lesche, it has tooths one one side and it is sharpen on the other side (I re-sharpen mine). It has aV groove that can be used to cut small roots with a little tap on the handle. The shape of the blade make it a very strong tool and it is able to pry a plug out of the hole without worries.
http://www.fiskars.ca/Products/Yard-...-Planting-Tool
The price, 8.95$ CND at Canadian Tire ...For the beginers on a budget :grin:
Daniel <;)
Re: Lesche may be the best, but... Fiskars Big Grip...
I agree, for the money this is a great digger. I used this digger for the first year when I got started. It cut very nice plugs. The cold nights of winter spelled the end for this digger in short order however. I broke it in that first December, and soon after bought a Lesche. That being said, I still go through a Lesche every 2 years. lol I highly recommend this digger for easy summer digging. You can't beat the price! Thanks for the great information Daniel.
Jack ::usaflag::
Re: Lesche may be the best, but... Fiskars Big Grip...
They are cheap, and readily available.
But other than that, I found the 'V' tip does not do well in gravel, and the tang inside the handle rusts quickly. I about broke my wrist when the handle snapped off mine! >:/
Re: Lesche may be the best, but... Fiskars Big Grip...
I still use mine, I did grind the V tip into a point and sharpened both sides. it cuts through sod and small roots great. It also is almost indestructible.