Weeds puller

Hi folks,
Something different this time, I'm afraid it may not be the proper season to make and test one, but it could be usefull to someone for the next spring !

It's something I have invented for pulling out the weeds on my lawn, especially the dandelion (I don't know it you all have dandelion overseas ...)

I start from a tool I purchased, it's like a long gouge, made for pulling out weeds, but with the hand. It had a short handle. So I removed the handle, and I welded a big foot rest, perpendicular to the gouge.
Here it is :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Diver...e_pied.JPG.jpg
Upside down :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Diver...e_soie.JPG.jpg
And Then, I bored the end of a shovel handle, added a steel ring to avoid any splitting :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Diver..._bague.JPG.jpg
And here is the complete tool :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Diver...mblage.JPG.jpg
So you have more strength pushing with the foot than with the hand :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Diver...foncer.JPG.jpg
You just need to swing the tool to help the dandelion to be extracted easily with most of its roots !
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Diver...sculer.JPG.jpg

And I have 2000 m2 of garden ....
:flame:

Cool mod. More than that, I didn't know dandelions were considered a pest of a plant.

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Originally Posted by DIYer

Cool mod. More than that, I didn't know dandelions were considered a pest of a plant.

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They sure are here. Unless you're growing them deliberately for salad greens, they tend to take over a grassy lawn. Definitely weeds.

Ken

Thanks Christophe! I've added your Weed Puller to our Miscellaneous category, as well as to your builder page: Christophe Mineau's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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I like this. I don't mind the dandelions, but we have thistles that will get huge if not taken care of. Not anything you want in your lawn! This is a great idea. Thanks.

Christophe,

Looks like the weed puller for those monster weeds that have the extra long and tenacious roots. Good luck with doing your weed patrol for the lawn.

Paul

Nice hack. I'm making one of these. Shovels make too much a mess. Thanks for sharing Christophe.

Al