Are You Heavy Handed?

[Bigmallly]

In the 5 months of retirement, I have managed to break 1 claw hammer, 1 pair of loppers, 1 garden spade , Tape Measure, Scissors & a garden fork.....................sometimes I just don't know my own strength.....................

[mothhawk]

I think your sig says it all BM

[Nicos]

^^^^^ brill!

[Jeanied]

Oh my word, BM - I must admit to breaking one set of loppers , a tape measure and a garden fork since I retired - with yet another set of secateurs - numbers 1 and 3 through over stretching their strength. My problem is ditching said broken tools When do I let go of them?

[Bigmallly]

I know Jeanied, I've still got the broken ones even though they are of no use...........sorry, I binned the tape measure.

[Greenleaves]

The doctor told me gardening is the best stress relief medicine there is, shame you cant get a prescription for replacent tools.

Now that would be a real tonic

[Bigmallly]

The doctor told me gardening is the best stress relief medicine there is, shame you cant get a prescription for replacent tools.

Now that would be a real tonic

It would indeed especially if you can get free prescriptions..................

[veggiechicken]

I broke my secateurs today. The spring went Boiing, and leapt out into the undergrowth, never to be seen again.
I'm sure there must be a use for a floppy pair of secateurs. I hope so as I have at least 4 other pairs in the same condition

[Mikey]

I know Jeanied, I've still got the broken ones even though they are of no use...........sorry, I binned the tape measure.

They are not broken BM just wait to be reassigned.

[Scarlet]

Well, I've just burnt the handle of my spade in the chiminea. Kept me warm for an extra half hour outside. Just wondering what to do with the spade bit now..

[Bigmallly]

Well, I've just burnt the handle of my spade in the chiminea. Kept me warm for an extra half hour outside. Just wondering what to do with the spade bit now..

I have no idea why but that reminded me of the Fork 'andle sketch by the 2 Ronnies...............maybe you can get a new spade 'andle.

[pigletwillie]

If you buy Joseph Bently spades and forks and they break, they will give you a free replacement for the cost of postage.

If you buy Felco secataurs they just wont break unless you abuse them. I have amassed 4 pairs of no 9's somehow (left handed version)

Tape measures just go wrong because they can and I am sure they pick their moment to do so.

As for claw hammers, I have bent a cheap one but never broken one.

[Scarlet]

To be honest my spade was 15years old and I leave it outside. I think it was passed it.
I've got a pair of felcos, had them over 10 years and worth every penny.

[dogsbody]

I musn't be trying hard enough, the only thing broken is my promise to take a day off gardening today...

[RaptorUK]

If you buy Joseph Bently spades and forks and they break, they will give you a free replacement for the cost of postage.

Thats good to know . . . I've just been reading several user reviews saying that the spade was used for a short period of time before the handle snapped . . . pity really, they look like nice spades.

Wonder if the Receivers will honour the warranty