Description
The Retool Midi Tools
Our midi tool range was born out of a need to provide a package of locally made, durable yet light tools that fill a variety of functions in a food growing setting, but that also serve a purpose for regular gardeners.
The 60cm handles ensure the tools are compact, light and portable, but also give that extra reach and leverage often not afforded by small hand trowels and weeding tools.
We also intend the longer handles on the midi range to help make gardening more accessible to differently abled people, particularly for wheelchair users on raised beds.
Specs
- 0.6kg total weight
- 60cm total length,
- ~30mm shaped eucalyptus saligna handle, sealed with ProNature plant-oil wood sealant
- 100mm long x 3mm steel plate / 100mm long x 8mm round bar
- Double e-coat-powder coat protective layering
Applications and How to Use
Hold the grubber hoe at the slightly narrow section toward the back of the handle. The blade side is an effective digger and perfect for opening up holes for planting seedlings and also works surprisingly well in getting through lawn grass or other similar matted or spongy soil coverings. The clawed side is great for loosening top soil, spreading compost and more.
Ergonomics
We purposefully added a handle slightly longer than is common on these types of tools, allowing extra reach and power. The handle length is also perfect for tending to raised beds without having to bend down too much – perfect for elderly or differently abled people.
Care and Maintenance
Always remove excess soil residue after use and store in a dry place. The handle can be oiled every six months or so with Pronature sealant, linseed oil, beeswax, or any other naturally wood sealant.








Alex Kruger –
This tool has proven itself as a planting tool on an extensive erosion and landscaping job! Highly recommended.