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Pick Axe

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  • 22-05-2013 10:01pm
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    A2LUE42
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    Need to buy a new pickaxe, but all the ones in the DIY stores seem to be a bit flimsy(All about €20-€25). Same story in McMahons. Anyone know where in the Limerick area I can get a proper pickaxe? And how much I should be paying.


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    Conmaicne Mara
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    Builders supply/providers, or any good agriculturally inclined general merchants or co op.

    Mattock is another handy tool, depending on what you're looking to do.


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    paddy147
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    A2LUE42 wrote: »
    Need to buy a new pickaxe, but all the ones in the DIY stores seem to be a bit flimsy(All about €20-€25). Same story in McMahons. Anyone know where in the Limerick area I can get a proper pickaxe? And how much I should be paying.


    Any good builders providers will have a fibreglass handled pick axe for around 18-20 euro.


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    catastrophy
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    I'd second a fiberglass handled pick axe. I bought one a few years ago and it's survive untold abuse. One word of warning though, try and buy one without moulded grips on the handle or you'll need to wear a pair of gloves for any extended usage.


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    paddy147
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    catastrophy wrote: »
    I'd second a fiberglass handled pick axe. I bought one a few years ago and it's survive untold abuse. One word of warning though, try and buy one without moulded grips on the handle or you'll need to wear a pair of gloves for any extended usage.

    +1......moulded rubber grips are handy allright.


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    A2LUE42
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    Cheers all. Got it in the Co Op this morning. They didn't have them on the website, but had them in the store. €7.99 for the handle and €10.99 for the head.


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