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The
New Bronze Age
Copper
doesn't rust
The
tools are hard-wearing and will last for years
Our
tools have sharp edges, and they stay sharp
Copper
is known to deter slugs and snails
Copper
causes less friction than iron or steel, so our tools slice into the
soil and come out clean
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About
the Tools
Our
tools are hand-made in Austria by craftsman coppersmiths. The blades are made of
solid bronze, an alloy of copper
and tin, and then hand-beaten to harden them. Other parts are made of
brass and other copper alloys. The shafts are
made of European hardwoods - ash, beech
and lime. The longer tools are European length - longer than we are used
to in Britain, allowing a comfortable, upright working posture. The
resulting tools are hardwearing, practical and beautiful.
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Our
Guarantee
These
are long-lasting tools, which should outlast most of us. However,
if for any reason you are unhappy with the tool, we offer a
no-quibble lifetime guarantee. We will refund or replace an unused tool. We
will also repair or replace a faulty tool. Of course, this excludes normal wear and tear. The
wooden handles and shafts are guaranteed for three years (and we
supply replacement handles and shafts).
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About
this site
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You
will find all of our tools listed in the left-hand
margin. Click on small
tools or large
tools to see the full range, or individual tools for more detailed
information.
To
place an order, click on the Order
Form. This opens a new window, so that you can browse
the site while you prepare your order.
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As
copper is not the usual choice of metal for garden implements you
may wish to read more about it on the Copper
page.
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One
startling result that we found,
was that plants cultivated with our tools are less
attractive to slugs and snails. We have investigated
what may be the reason for this on the Slugs
and Snails page
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You
can find out about the Austrian inventor whose work
inspired the development of our tools on the Viktor
Schauberger page.
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We
send out an occasional email newsletter. If
you would like to receive this, please Contact
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Comments
from our feedback folder can be found on the Results
page. It also has some extracts from our garden diary of
2001, our first year of using the tools.
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We
sell the tools at garden shows and other events
around the U.K. To check if we will be at an event near
you, have a look at our Events
Diary. This page also contains a list of stockists
of the tools around the UK
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If you would like to
read more about the story of these tools and the man whose
work inspired their development, click on the images below.
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We
aim to run our venture along ethical lines. For
example, our tools are packed in recycled
cardboard, supplied by local businesses. For more
details of our ethical policy, click here.
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Copper
Tools on TV
Want to see
the tools in use? Have a look at Chateau
Monty on Thursday evenings on channel 4.
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Ferrari Dinos of Trowels', |
says
Allan Jenkins in The Observer Magazine
on
22nd June 2008,
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made, perfectly weighted, sharp and fit for
purpose'. |
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Gift Voucher
Which tool is the best
gift? If you are not sure, we can supply a gift voucher.
Please contact us for
details.
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DIARY
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Our
next event will be
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at the
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Harrogate
Autumn Flower Show
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OS08, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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to 14th September 2008. |
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'A
thousand times better than any other trowel on the market'.
said
Bob Flowerdew on Gardeners' Question Time on BBC
Radio 4, 12th November 2006.
You
can see the full text on the Castor
Trowel page.
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