Garden Railways – August 2019

CULTIVATORS
Cultivators come in handy not just for gar-
dening, but many other soil-moving jobs on
your railway (maybe that building isn’t quite
level or you need to widen the roadbed a bit).
As with the weeders, it can be useful to
choose a comfort grip handle to ease joint
stress. Choose tools primarily made of metal
for better durability.

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   Cultivator with Ergo Handle, $8.99 E

   
   


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   Cultivator Hoe, $8.99 E

   
   


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   14" Digging Trowel, $16.90 J

   
   

BONU

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Hand Rake, $28.00 F

Hand rakes are useful around the railway for removing

debris, especially from under trees and around structures.

This tool from Sneeboer has long, durable tines that can

reach into small spaces. It’s available in your choice of an

ash (shown) or cherry handle, and it has a lifetime warranty.

Bulb Planting Set, $19.50 I

1. metal dibber

2. transplanter

3. bulb planter

This handy three-piece set has your

bulb planting and transplanting needs

covered. The bulb planter has depth

markers on the side and a spring

release mechanism. The metal dibber

has a sharp point that can quickly

make holes for seeds or plants. And

the transplanter has a cushioned

handle and a blade made from

cast aluminum.

SPECIALTY TOOLS

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WATCH VIDEO of some

of these tools in action

as Kent and Rene head

to the right-of-way. Visit

GardenRailways.com/

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HAND FORGED

TOOLS

You may have a need for

a specialty tool. These

manufacturers hand

forge their wares and will

custom-make a hand tool

to your specifications.

Fisher Blacksmithing

fisherblacksmithing.com

Homestead Iron LLP

homesteadiron.com

Red Pig Garden Tools

redpigtools.com

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(^3) measurements
in inches and
centimeters
spring loaded
release