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Title: Trench digging tool???
Post by: MartinW on June 20, 2011, 05:11:52 PM

Garden type tool belonging to a friend. Does it have a name? Would like to buy one but I don't know what to ask for. Thanks.

Title: Re: Trench digging tool???
Post by: Dustin21 on June 20, 2011, 05:22:37 PM

its for laying tile... for drainage in a field "i think" correct me if im wrong

Title: Re: Trench digging tool???
Post by: jimwrench on June 20, 2011, 08:14:36 PM

Right on. it is for tiling;have one in my shed. Don't intend to use it.

Title: Re: Trench digging tool???
Post by: wvtools on June 20, 2011, 10:32:30 PM

I have seen these listed in old catalogs as gutter cleaners, used for cleaning out curb gutters. I will have to try to find that reference.

Title: Re: Trench digging tool???
Post by: jimwrench on June 20, 2011, 11:01:40 PM

SELLENS lists this tool as drain cleaner for drainage tiles and ditchs. page 156

Title: Re: Trench digging tool???
Post by: bc_z on June 21, 2011, 02:03:29 PM

brings back some childhood memories, lots of work during the summer months for kids with too much time on their hands!

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