Snow shovels
21 January 2013, 05:29 PM
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Snow shovels
Is it possible to get a decent snow shovel anywhere these days?
The £4 special I got from Horseburgers 'r' Us has worn away and now cracked with only 3 usages.
Of course it is made in China which is a pseudonym for 'absolute crock of **** that will fall to bits in 10 seconds' but then again it was only £4.... where can I get a better one?
The £4 special I got from Horseburgers 'r' Us has worn away and now cracked with only 3 usages.
Of course it is made in China which is a pseudonym for 'absolute crock of **** that will fall to bits in 10 seconds' but then again it was only £4.... where can I get a better one?
21 January 2013, 05:51 PM
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We have a store called Mr. Bewan's in our town. They are selling heavy duty ones for £6.99. You don't even get a decent pack of toilet roll these days for 4 quid, you know. Be ready to spend a bit more, don't be so tight. 
21 January 2013, 08:19 PM
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21 January 2013, 08:23 PM
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Screwfix are all very well, but I was kind of meaning one I could go and get now from a shop... you know, those things that used to be on the high street!
If I order it online the delivery van won't get up the road unless I clear the snow off the road...... ah
B&Q are the same as Screwfix, maybe they'll have one - I will go and have a look tomorrow!
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21 January 2013, 11:45 PM
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Cannot comment on quality, but Wilkinson's had some in. Wooden shank with plastic shovel for £6 and a better looking metal extendible one for £8. Not sure if there is a store local to you, or if they'd have any left now though, our shop has sold out.
22 January 2013, 09:12 AM
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I got mine from Homebase last year, similar to the screwfix one - metal edge strip etc. £10
22 January 2013, 09:16 AM
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Tesco/Tesco Extra usually have them at this time of year
they also do one to keep in the car......
they also do one to keep in the car......
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22 January 2013, 09:52 AM
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Depends on how much snow to move but wouldnt want to be your back afterwards . lol . Much easier to get a proper snow shovel, even if they only last one winter , its better than being off work due to a bad back
22 January 2013, 10:03 AM
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It's a Tesco one I have - they're rubbish! Mind you what did I expect for £4
I think this episode highlights an increasing annoyance of mine. I don't mind cheap **** being sold as long as there is a proper alternative. That is no longer the case for many items. For instance have you tried to buy a decent dustpan and brush recently .... good luck with that.
I think this episode highlights an increasing annoyance of mine. I don't mind cheap **** being sold as long as there is a proper alternative. That is no longer the case for many items. For instance have you tried to buy a decent dustpan and brush recently .... good luck with that.
22 January 2013, 11:36 AM
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It's a Tesco one I have - they're rubbish! Mind you what did I expect for £4
I think this episode highlights an increasing annoyance of mine. I don't mind cheap **** being sold as long as there is a proper alternative. That is no longer the case for many items. For instance have you tried to buy a decent dustpan and brush recently .... good luck with that.
I think this episode highlights an increasing annoyance of mine. I don't mind cheap **** being sold as long as there is a proper alternative. That is no longer the case for many items. For instance have you tried to buy a decent dustpan and brush recently .... good luck with that.
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tNumber=032755
B&Q had some decent ones on offer..........
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