The wide head width of 55cm and 14 shorter spikes of this Sneeboer Gravel Rake makes it ideal for keeping large areas of gravel tidy with an Ash handle 155cm long.
The Sneeboer Tool Maintenance Kit keeps all manner of quality hand-forged stainless steel Sneeboer tools in perfect health no matter what the garden may throw at them - not that these Dutch masterpieces aren't capable of dealing with all garden soil types and conditions!
The Sneeboer tool kit consists of linseed oil, a whetstone, storage tin and wire brush, and is essential for keeping your Sneeboer tools in tip-top condition - from the top of the handle to the tip of the blade. The oil is used for wiping ash handles and is also particularly useful for cleaning and coating carbon steel Sneeboer tools; use the whetstone to keep an edge on bladed tools like the asparagus knife; there's also a multi-use wire brush for effective cleaning - even the most stubborn clay won't have an answer - and a tin for storing the linseed-oil soaked cloth. If you're planning to purchase a Sneeboer tool or are lucky enough to own a shed full already, get the Sneeboer tool maintenance kit on your shopping list asap - after all, you wouldn't drive around in a dirty Rolls Royce would you?!
Unfortunately the Sneeboer Tool Maintenance Kit is unavailable until early April 2012.
• Sneeboer Tool Maintenance Kit a must for all Sneeboer tools • Linseed oil is used to coat untreated handles before or after use • Tin provided to store linseed oil-soaked cloth • Oil also suitable for coating carbon steel tool heads and blades - stainless implements do not require this treatment • Whetstone has an rough orange surface for heavy duty rough sharpening • Smooth white side for creating a fine cutting edge • 250ml bottle of oil • Brush measures 22cm in length
What The Experts Say...
"This kit offers the chance for a full garden tool makeover, with linseed oil, cloth, whetstone, cloth storage tin and 22cm (8.5in) wire brush. The brush removes hardened mud and rust while the linseed oil and cloth lets you treat wooden handles and prevents the drying out and splintering of wood. The 12.5cm x 5cm x 2cm (5in x 2 x .75in) whetstone is designed for use on stainless steel blades... In use: The wire brush has a comfortable smooth wooden handle and the bristles are fierce enough to five muddy old tools a good clean. The whetstone was quick to restore a good edge to knives." Helen Billiald, Tried and Tested, Garden News