Wizard's Tools
So far I have 2 tools available: The Popper, and the Handi Hoe (both are on this page). These tools are all individually hand made in the USA, using the finest materials available. E-mail or phone me if you have any questions, or you want any of these in custom sizes, or modified in some way.
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Phone: (760) 329-five700
The Wizard's Guarantee:
The guarantee on all these tools is unusual because there is a free replacement for ANY reason FOREVER. That's right; you can wear it out, break it, lose it, lend it to your neighbor who won't give it back, accidentally run over it, or have it stolen, and I'll send you a new one free. There. I guess that's the guarantee of all guarantees. lol. Needless to say, if you don't like it for any reason, send it back and I'll cheerfully return your ducats.Privacy Statement:
My privacy statement is simple: Your information is NEVER furnished to ANYONE, for ANY reason! Handi Hoe (Pat. Pend.)
I really like this tool, and use it all the time. It is made of the same steel as the Popper, so will last for a lifetime (or 3). One end is used like a hoe, and the other is pointed for making planting furrows, or whatever. This tool is really great for hoeing up sod, because it is thin and the sharp blade penetrates easily. Of course it's great for hoeing anything else as well. The balance is just right, and you will get greatly attached to this hoe. The handle is solid oak. There is also a provision to attach a 1" pipe nipple, to increase weight for heavy duty use. Here's some pictures:Click on the image to see a big picture.
Ordering Instructions:
The price is $47. I have credit card ordering available on a SECURE SERVER (click on the link below), or you may send a check made out to Hans Brost to the address on the home page. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt.To order by credit card, on a Secure Server click here: Buy it now. You will be transferred to my payment service CCNow:
The Popper (Pat. Pend.)
I call this one my 'Tumbleweed Popper', or you could call it a 'Razor Blade on a Stick', or a 'Vertical Axe'. We use this tool in our landscaping and lot cleanup business to cut tumbleweeds, lambsquarter weeds and roots. The business end is made of a high carbon spring type tempered steel. This tool is great for cutting roots, tumbleweeds, transplanting, brush removal, or cutting anything else that grows out of the ground, or not (It worked great at removing some linoleum, for example). The blade is about 1/8" thick, and curved, and will last for a lifetime (or 3).
You use this tool as if you were throwing a spear into the ground. On a tumbleweed, you want to hit about an inch or two in front of the main root. One 'pop' is all it takes to cut the weed. It works best when it is razor sharp, and since it is made from a high quality tempered steel, will hold it's edge very well. This tool is STRONG and you can use maximum force when you cut with it!
Now, you have probably seen the 'Mutt' at Home Depot or elsewhere. Let me tell you that the Popper runs circles around the Mutt. The reasons for this is that the Popper has a thin curved blade, and is made from high carbon steel, which slices through roots like a hot knife through butter.
You will need to buy a 1" 'nipple' (regular galvanized or black pipe) at Home Depot or your local hardware store. The tool will screw on to the end of the nipple. The length of the nipple will depend on how heavy you want the final tool to be. Mine has a 7 foot pipe attached. You want it to be on the heavy side, since the weight is what makes cutting so easy. It can also be made relatively light weight, by using a reducer, and using 3/4" pipe. You could have several lengths/weights for different applications/people. You could also attach a wooden handle if desired.
Even if you don't need it yourself, you probably know someone that would get a big kick out of getting one as a gift. Also, please contact me for resale info.
Here's some pictures (Click on the image to see a bigger picture):
What you get:
Side view:
After screwing on 7 foot 'nipple':
Another view:
Cutting Demonstration
I knew this was a great tool, but I was really curious about the actual cutting ability of the Popper. So I put it up against a wood axe. Both the axe and the Popper were razor sharp. I tried them out on a 2x4 to see what would happen. As you can see by the picture, the Popper cut TWICE as far into the 2x4 as the axe did (yes, I really swung that axe!). The Popper penetrated 1.5 inches into the 2x4, while the axe only went in about 3/4 inch.On the left, you can see the cut made by the Popper.
On the right, you can see the cut made by the axe.
Click on the image to see a big picture.
Ordering Instructions:
The price is $54. I have credit card ordering available on a SECURE SERVER (click on the link below), or you may send a check made out to Hans Brost to the address on the home page. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt.To order by credit card, on a Secure Server click here: Buy it now. You will be transferred to my payment service CCNow:
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