Wizard's Tools
So far I have 2 tools available: A Bamboo root cutter for cutting bamboo roots,
or tree roots, which we call The Popper, and the Handi Hoe (both are on this
page). These tools are all individually hand made to order, in the USA, using
the finest materials available. E-mail or phone me if you have any questions,
or you want any of these in custom sizes, or modified in some way.
The Popper is excellent as a bamboo root cutter, or for bamboo root cutting and dividing. It can be used in gardening and tree transplanting to cut roots.
SO, if you need to "bamboo root cut"
or a "root cutter", the Popper is your tool.
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Phone: (760) 329-five700
The Wizard's Guarantee:
The guarantee on all these tools is unusual because there is a free replacement for ANY reason FOREVER. That's right; you can wear it out, break it, lose it, lend it to your neighbor who won't give it back, accidentally run over it, or have it stolen, and I'll send you a new one free. There. I guess that's the guarantee of all guarantees. lol. Needless to say, if you don't like it for any reason, send it back and I'll cheerfully return your ducats.Privacy Statement:
My privacy statement is simple: Your information is NEVER furnished to ANYONE, for ANY reason! Handi Hoe (Pat. Pend.)
I really like this tool, and use it all the time. It is made of the same steel as the Popper, so will last for a lifetime (or 3). One end is used like a hoe, and the other is pointed for making planting furrows, or whatever. This tool is really great for hoeing up sod, because it is thin and the sharp blade penetrates easily. Of course it's great for hoeing anything else as well. The balance is just right, and you will get greatly attached to this hoe. The handle is solid oak. There is also a provision to attach a 1" pipe nipple, to increase weight for heavy duty use. Here's some pictures:Click on the image to see a big picture.
Ordering Instructions:
The price is $124. I have credit card Google Checkout ordering available on a SECURE SERVER (click on the button below), or you may send a check made out to Hans Brost to the address on the home page. All orders are shipped within 2 business days of receipt (We make each one to order).To order by credit card, on a Secure Server click on the button below:
The Popper (Pat. Pend.)
This tool is great for cutting Bamboo roots. You can cut a bamboo root in
one blow, so it makes a great bamboo root cutter!
We have sold several to bamboo growers, and they
swear by it. Here in my area, we call it the 'Tumbleweed Popper', or you could
call it a 'Razor Blade on a Stick', or a 'Vertical Axe'. We use this tool
in our landscaping and lot cleanup business to cut bamboo, tumbleweeds, lambsquarter
weeds and roots. The business end is made of a high carbon spring type tempered
steel. This tool is great for cutting roots, division of bamboo, transplanting
trees, tumbleweeds, transplanting, brush removal, or cutting anything else
that grows out of the ground, or not (It worked great at removing some linoleum,
for example). The blade is about 1/8" thick, and curved, and will last for
a lifetime (or 3).
You use this tool as if you were throwing a spear into the ground. On a tumbleweed,
you want to hit about an inch or two in front of the main root. One 'pop'
is all it takes to cut the root. It works best when it is razor sharp, and
since it is made from a high quality tempered steel, will hold it's edge very
well. This tool is STRONG and you can use maximum force when you cut with
it! To divide bamboo, just cut all the way around the root ball.
Now, you have probably seen the 'Mutt' at Home Depot or elsewhere. Let me
tell you that the Popper runs circles around the Mutt. The reasons for this
is that the Popper has a thin curved blade, and is made from high carbon steel,
which slices, and cuts through roots like a hot knife through butter.
You will need to buy a 1" 'nipple' (regular galvanized or black pipe) at Home
Depot or your local hardware store. The tool will screw on to the end of the
nipple. The length of the nipple will depend on how heavy you want the final
tool to be. Mine has a 7 foot pipe attached. You want it to be on the heavy
side, since the weight is what makes cutting so easy. It can also be made
relatively light weight, by using a reducer, and using 3/4" pipe. You could
have several lengths/weights for different applications/people. You could
also attach a wooden handle if desired.
Even if you don't need it yourself, you probably know someone that would get
a big kick out of getting one as a gift. Also, please contact me for resale
info.
Sharpening/Care
Instructions
Here's some pictures (Click on the image to see a bigger picture):
What you get: 
Side view: 
After screwing on 7 foot 'nipple':
Another view: 
Cutting Demonstration
I knew this was a great tool, but I was really curious about the actual cutting ability of the Popper. So I put it up against a wood axe. Both the axe and the Popper were razor sharp. I tried them out on a 2x4 to see what would happen. As you can see by the picture, the Popper cut TWICE as far into the 2x4 as the axe did (yes, I really swung that axe!). The Popper penetrated 1.5 inches into the 2x4, while the axe only went in about 3/4 inch.On the left, you can see the cut made by the Popper.
On the right, you can see the cut made by the axe.
Click on the image to see a big picture.
Ordering Instructions:
The price is $164. I have credit card Google Checkout ordering available on a SECURE SERVER (click on the button below), or you may send a check made out to Hans Brost to the address on the home page. All orders are shipped within 2 business days of receipt (We make each one to order).To order by credit card, on a Secure Server click on the button below:
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