Digger Modification

[pplinker]

I've got a new Lesch digger, so I decided to cut the end off my old Minelab digger to make it more useful for scooping out loose dirt.

Used a hacksaw to cut the tip off of the digger and then a grinder to put an edge on it. .

Also had a problem with the minelab sheath being torn. I cut off piece of an old leather belt to go across the front. Used a hole punch and some metal screw-together rivots to attach the leather to the sheath. Blue lock tight on the screws so they don't loosen up.

Now I can wear both of the diggers on my belt, sharp for the initial hole and blunt for scooping out the loose dirt.

 

[olfart]

Good job! Were you a Marine? You seem to be doing a great job of adapting and overcoming.

 

[still looking 52]

Small things that make the hobby more fun plus taking pride in your workmanship makes the hunting experience that much more exciting.
Nice work on those items.

 

[pplinker]

Thank you for the kind words olfart and Still Looking. Wasn't a Marine, LOL. Workmanship was a little off on those rivots, I put up with torn sheath for long time, digger would be hanging sideways. Hope it gives someone a repair tip if their sheath goes out on them. Thanks for looking.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

Indeed the Lesche standard digger is nice but too pointy at the tip and job well done...My favorite is the old 25 year old 3 in 1 digger that is a tad short now from sharpening.