Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

[South VA]

spend the Money and put in a lift when you are my age crawling on the floor is no fun

That’s definitely part of the plan. It’s just taking longer to get there than I expected!

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

They also come with a cutter head or a pick head. The cutter head would seem to be good for roots, which are plentiful here. I would think that it would work as a pick as well.

We used to call that a "Grubbing Hoe"

 

[South VA]

We used to call that a "Grubbing Hoe"

Thought a GH had a blade on one side...

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We have one of these, only not so large or nice.

 

[Keeper]

I'm guessing you mean a mattock?

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We have a small one, but apparently don't have a large one. Definitely need one with a 36" handle.

They also come with a cutter head or a pick head. The cutter head would seem to be good for roots, which are plentiful here. I would think that it would work as a pick as well.

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Thoughts?

Mattock huh? I just learned some new stuff today on the www. I've always called them a pickaxe or a pickhoe depending on design. I use the heck out of the pickhoes, but don't use the pickaxe at all. I just use an axe or battery op sawzall if a root is too big, and an old pair of loppers for the smaller roots. Definitely don't use the good tree loppers on roots... the grit will dull it quick quick.

Also, I like to use the pickhoes, both long and short, from my knees.... way betterer on the back and a way better angle to let the tool do the work. There's enough back bending when the shovel is out.

Good luck with it!!

 

[Keeper]

Thought a GH had a blade on one side...

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We have one of these, only not so large or nice.

I use a big concrete hoe to pull loose dirt into a pile for the shovel or loader.

Those little backhoes are looking better and better the older I get. Just way too much dinero, but if I find one at an estate auction or somewhere, I'm in.

 

[South VA]

Mattock huh? I just learned some new stuff today on the www. I've always called them a pickaxe or a pickhoe depending on design. I use the heck out of the pickhoes, but don't use the pickaxe at all. I just use an axe or battery op sawzall if a root is too big, and an old pair of loppers for the smaller roots. Definitely don't use the good tree loppers on roots... the grit will dull it quick quick.

Also, I like to use the pickaxes, both long and short, from my knees.... way betterer on the back and a way better angle to let the tool do the work. There's enough back bending when the shovel is out.

Good luck with it!!

Thanks!

We have several sets of loppers, and at least one of them is suitable for trench root work. We also have a battery powered sawzall.

Good advice on picking while kneeling. That makes sense. I have a couple of pairs of kneepads around here somewhere.

I have a doctors appointment in town in a bit, so afterwards I'll swing by Lowes or HD to see what they have in the way of a mattock/pickaxe/pickhoe. Not something I want to order online; I need to hold it in my hands before deciding.

 

[termite]

I use a big concrete hoe to pull loose dirt into a pile for the shovel or loader.

Those little backhoes are looking better and better the older I get. Just way too much dinero, but if I find one at an estate auction or somewhere, I'm in.

As Keeper said, on the knees will save your back tremendously for swinging a pick/mattock any length of time.

 

[South VA]

I use a big concrete hoe to pull loose dirt into a pile for the shovel or loader.

Those little backhoes are looking better and better the older I get. Just way too much dinero, but if I find one at an estate auction or somewhere, I'm in.

You should see what images my search came up with on grubbing hoe. Of course I had 'safe search' turned off. Lol.

 

[Orpedcrow]

I’ve been eyeing those Chinese mini-ex’s. There’s someone local that bought a container of them to resell.

 

[South VA]

I’ve been eyeing those Chinese mini-ex’s. There’s someone local that bought a container of them to resell.

I’d love to have a mini-ex.