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Found a nice hand-crank spreader at HD

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#1 ·
I have Brinly 50lb broadcast spreader, but it is not the tool to use in the tighter confines on my property. Areas like the tree lawn, some tight spots around my fence just don't suit the big spreader.

So I went looking for a hand-held spreader. I bought a Scotts battery powered "Wizz", what piece of junk it was. It would jam up while spreading seeds etc.

I returned it for refund and then came across this Vigoro spreader at Home Depot (as seen in the photo).

It works just great. I have used it to spread seeds, Milo, Humic DG granules etc. It never jams and has a consistent pattern of output. It is perfect for use in any area that I want very precise distribution of material, like along my neighbors property line.

As you can see, it has a handle extension that gives support under your forearm. It is very easy and steady to use. It has a knob that you turn to one of 5 positions to increase or decrease the amout of material that it broadcasts.

Any TLF folks use one of these little gems?

 
#4 ·
Don't have that one but I do have the Scotts Whizz. I haven't had the problems you're talking about and have spread urea and seed in it. I also make sure to clean it out thoroughly after each use.
 
#9 ·
ForsheeMS said:
I use an Earthway 2750 bag spreader. It's a little bigger (will hold 25 to 30lbs of fertilizer) but it's perfect for spreading into tight areas. Don't even use a pull behind anymore because I feel I'm far more accurate with this one.
I've had one of those for years that I use for seed. Since getting the solo 421 I think I'll be mostly retiring the bag spreader. the solo really is that good.
 
#11 ·
ForsheeMS said:
Dkrem said:
I've had one of those for years that I use for seed. Since getting the solo 421 I think I'll be mostly retiring the bag spreader. the solo really is that good.
Looks nice! Might have to give that one a try.
The solid hopper is fantastic, and the whole thing washes up very well with a quick hose blast. My local siteone had a price far better than amazon or anywhere else I found it listed for sale.