Q: How does this weeder work?
Center the claws over the head of the weed, step on the foot lever to push them into the ground, then tilt the handle to lever the weed out, root and all.
PT705 - Grampa's Weeder
This elegant weeder was first produced in the early 1900s, but manufacturing was abandoned when materials were diverted to the war effort during WWII.
A timeless tool, it works with a simple technique that is fast, easy and doesn't require any stooping. Simply center the claws over the head of the weed and step on the foot lever to push the claws into the ground. Tilting the handle levers out the weed without breaking the root near the surface.
Like most weeders, it works best after a rainfall when the soil is moist. Appropriate for deep-rooted weeds such as dandelions, as well as shallow, densely rooted weeds such as plantain.
With a cast steel head and lightly varnished bamboo handle, its total length is 43". The satisfaction of cleanly pulling an intact taproot makes weeding with this tool almost a pleasure.
Center the claws over the head of the weed, step on the foot lever to push them into the ground, then tilt the handle to lever the weed out, root and all.
Yes, it's suited to deep-rooted weeds like dandelions as well as shallow, densely rooted ones such as plantain.
Yes, like most weeders it works best after a rainfall, when the soil is moist and the claws can grip the root more easily.
No, Grampa's weeder lets you drive the claws in and lever out the weed with the foot lever and long handle, all from a standing position.
| Materials | Cast steel head; bamboo handle |
| Dimensions | 43" overall length |
| Includes | Weeder |
| Color/Finish | Lightly varnished handle |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Grampa's Weeder
This elegant weeder was first produced in the early 1900s, but manufacturing was abandoned when materials were diverted to the war effort during WWII.
A timeless tool, it works with a simple technique that is fast, easy and doesn't require any stooping. Simply center the claws over the head of the weed and step on the foot lever to push the claws into the ground. Tilting the handle levers out the weed without breaking the root near the surface.
Like most weeders, it works best after a rainfall when the soil is moist. Appropriate for deep-rooted weeds such as dandelions, as well as shallow, densely rooted weeds such as plantain.
With a cast steel head and lightly varnished bamboo handle, its total length is 43". The satisfaction of cleanly pulling an intact taproot makes weeding with this tool almost a pleasure.
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