Swedish Fork

[Echo24]

Has anyone tried the Swedish Fork? I struggle to muck out and find some of the metal shavings fork really heavy and wondered if it was worth investing in the Swedish Fork? I am on shavings fork number three as people keep using mine and breaking them!

 

[Enfys]

I am having a day of it today, something else that I had no idea what it was. Where I live a fork is often a piece of tack
Shavings fork, got it

Obviously I can't say anything about it but, why do you let people use your tools, and WHY haven't they had the decency to replace them if they break them? Spray it pink/orange/day glo green whatever, write your name on it, and lock it away Or, use theirs Cheeky beggars.

 

[Echo24]

I know, very unimpressed I have started locking mine away but it currently has several prongs broken off on the right hand side which makes mucking out rather difficult!

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Never tried a Swedish fork (never heard on one until today!) I've had an ergonomic Durafork for about 8 years and it's very light and durable.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...VH3O9G&usg=AFQjCNF-N2eBxpb5HjYeecW-GH2SpXJX9A

 

[Echo24]

Thanks! I might look into that but that's one big price tag!

 

[Sussexbythesea]

It is expensive but it's one of my best ever presents (my sister posted it to me from the USA before available here) cost per use plus no bad back makes it invaluable. I never leave it where it can be "borrowed" in case it gets broken and it's still going strong.

 

[Myloubylou]

I love (as do others at my yard) my future fork. It's very light & balanced and has lasted for over 8 years and still looks as new. Is reassuringly expensive at £40 ish but is so much nicer to use

 

[pixie]

I've just watched the advertising video from their website. Looks great, but... they always show these things used in pristine stables with a couple of firm poos dropped in. I want to see them mucking out a heavily trashed bed with wee and poo everywhere; that'd be the real test for me!

 

[Casey76]

My shavings fork has a slight swan-neck handle, and it is fabulous! i can't remember the manufacturer, but I'll have a look tonight. It was 30€ at my agri centre.

 

[Queenbee]

I know the feeling! We have tools provided by the YO for those that don't have their own. I have, yet people still insist on using mine - taking it from right outside my stable and leaving my stuff all over the place. Over time I have had pellet forks damaged, brooms broken, poo scoop rakes wrecked, shovels broken, a wheelbarrow put back with a flat tire and the most recent was a wheelbarrow wheel completely seized up with hay In the end I had to message a number of people and ask that they desist from using my stuff after spending 20 mins trying to free up the clogged wheel. My stuff being used and going missing (not just mucking out stuff) has now resulted in my buying a shed to keep at the yard so I can lock all my stuff away.

I can't comment on the swedish fork, but when I had the plastic moulded pellet fork, it was great but not indestructible!

 

[Annagain]

Have your previous ones been plastic or have you tried a metal one? We've had our Fynalite one for about 10 years, given it a good battering and there's not so much as a bent prong on it. I'd highly recommend one of those, previous plastic ones would break far too easily for my liking...and whatever you get, paint it with that anti vandalism paint that will leave a stain on the hands of anyone who uses it (and remember to wear gloves when using it yourself!)

 

[Casey76]

Found it! http://www.pixmania.fr/equipement-d...che-multi-usage-polycarbonate/22204910-a.html

It is the best for I've found in my area. Very light and easy to handle

 

[jokadoka]

Has anyone tried the Swedish Fork? I struggle to muck out and find some of the metal shavings fork really heavy and wondered if it was worth investing in the Swedish Fork? I am on shavings fork number three as people keep using mine and breaking them!

I've got one! Had it for about three years now and love it. Very light weight which was my main priority. I only have two horses to do and they are only stabled at night in winter, but the fork looks as good as new. Prongs are still as they should be too, none of this bending lark going on as in the 'traditional' shavings fork. Wouldn't want to be without it now, but it was expensive, I think I paid about 70 euro's for it.

 

[pixie]

I've just received one for my birthday (Yes, I'm at an age where gifts are very practical!) and used it for the first time today. Its awesome!! I think I still need to work out the best technique for the wettest bits, but it saves so much bedding when sifting out dry poo!

 

[Gift Horse]

Have your previous ones been plastic or have you tried a metal one? We've had our Fynalite one for about 10 years, given it a good battering and there's not so much as a bent prong on it. I'd highly recommend one of those

I agree. I have a small red and yellow Fynalite, it is very light and strong. I find it a brilliant fork for shavings beds.