How to use a micro mattock?
How to use a micro mattock |
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A micro mattock is used with only one hand grasping the handle at its base. | |||
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It should be raised, then plunged down into the ground head first in an arc to break up and loosen the soil. | |||
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Micro mattocks are often used in close-up work in and around other plants, as shown opposite, because you can easily change direction with them.
A micro mattock is often used whilst knelt down. |
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Why use a micro mattock instead of another tool? |
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The extra weight at the head of a micro mattock mean it’s easier to dig deeper with than a hand hoe, and the addition of the second tool alongside the adze on the head make it more versatile. | |||
