All tools must be checked out and returned at the circulation desk during open hours, with a limit of two items at one time. A patron must have a library card in good standing and be a Harvard or Devens resident who is 18 years old or older or have a student attending a Harvard school. Policy and liability waiver must be signed before checkout. Tools circulate for seven days. Garden tools donated by the Town of Harvard Conservation Commission.
Garden Tools
Extractigator
The Extractigator Junior is a metal tool designed to pull small trees out of the ground using leverage. The mechanism clamps onto the stem and the handle acts as a lever to remove the tree and root from the ground. The “jaw” handles stems up to 1.5” in diameter; tool is 36” in length and weighs 10 lbs.,
Felco Hand Pruner
The FELCO F-2 Pruner is a hand-size, bypass pruner designed to cut branches up to 1” in diameter. The handles are rubber-coated; designed for right-hand use. Length: 8.5”; weight 0.55 lbs.
Fiskars 28-Inch Lopper A
The Fiskars 28-Inch Loppers are a two-handed, bypass pruner designed to cut branches up to 1.5” in diameter. The pruner is made of rust-resistant steel and has shock-absorbing handles to reduce strain. Tool is 28” in length and weighs 2.9 lbs.
Fiskars 28-Inch Lopper B
The Fiskars 28-Inch Loppers are a two-handed, bypass pruner designed to cut branches up to 1.5” in diameter. The pruner is made of rust-resistant steel and has shock-absorbing handles to reduce strain. Tool is 28” in length and weighs 2.9 lbs.
Root Assassin Shovel A
The Root Assassin Shovel is a steel shovel with a narrow profile and serrated “teeth” edges, designed to cut through roots and compacted soil. The upper lip is turned to allow foot placement for additional strength. The shovel is 48” in length and weighs 4 lbs.
Root Assassin Shovel B
The Root Assassin Shovel is a steel shovel with a narrow profile and serrated “teeth” edges, designed to cut through roots and compacted soil. The upper lip is turned to allow foot placement for additional strength. The shovel is 48” in length and weighs 4 lbs.
Weed Wrench "Light"
The Weed Wrench Light is a metal tool designed to pull small trees and shrubs out of the ground using leverage. The mechanism clamps onto the stem, and the 43’’ handle acts as a lever to remove the plant and root from the ground. The “jaw” handles stems up to 1.5’’ in diameter; the tool weighs 10.8 lbs.
Weed Wrench
The Weed Wrench is a metal tool designed to pull small to medium size trees out of the ground using leverage. The mechanism clamps onto the tree stem and the long (52”) handle acts as a lever to remove the tree and root from the ground. The “jaw” handles stems up to 2.25” in diameter; the tool weighs 15lbs.
Pressure Washer
Just attach your garden hose to the pressure washer, plug the power cord into an outlet and it’s ready to go. You must have the water supply turned on and running before plugging in and turning the machine on. This pressure washer comes with 5 different nozzles for customized cleaning. Each nozzle is intended for cleaning a different surface. Some of the more concentrated nozzles (0° and 15° especially) can damage some softer surfaces such as wood and siding. See included instructions for more details on the right nozzle for your specific purpose as well as all safety precautions.