Digging Tool?

[smgorsch]

Advice on a favorite digging implement? I've been using what I refer to as a tree spade for some time --it works great but looks unruly when I go into a public space with what amounts to a very long shovel. Anything more discreeet?

thanks

 

[cachenut]

I have a gator from KellyCo. It is steel and very thin. Has serrated edges for roots. It makes neat holes and is easy to push in cause it is thin. Also it is steel so v strong.

 

[MAcle1997]

I had a Gator for years, then switched to a Lesche when the
Gator wore out. Here's a link for one source.

http://www.predatortools.com/products.htm

You can probably find more on Ebay or at a local detector
dealership. I got mine from a local dealership for $32.
Its sharp and easily cuts through most roots. The plastic
handle used to slide off easily, but it hasn't moved a bit
since I fixed it with some Gorilla Glue.

Mark

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[Reaney in NH]

n/t

 

[WessThompson]

to be pretty cheap. I had it a week and it's bent all to hell...now won't bend back. Not impressed at all really...too much flex.

 

[Ace]

Your BEST choice is a Lesche digging tool, Model 85B or the Raptor shovel, both from Predator Tools (Lesche), they are made of steel and have a 5 year warranty. http://www.predatortools.com/ You can't go wrong with the BEST there is, they're simply GREAT, I couldn't be more satisfied, just stay away from the Gator Diggers offered by Smellyco.

 

[cachenut]

Wow, I really lean on mine hard when I pull up stuff and it has not bent yet. Do you use your feet with it?

 

[Guvner]

He advertises on here in the classified forum but I also use the Raptor as it's my personal favorite and I could use any of about 7 shovels around here...

Guvner..

 

[Ben ( Lancaster OH )]

I also have one of those gator diggers, and it has served me quite well so far. Don't ask me why, but i decided to detect my driveway for some serious digging fun, and had no trouble with my gator digger. Went through some seriously packed gravel and mud. No trouble other than the ordinary.

 

[wheelbubble]

:clsoedeyes:Hmmmn so your's bent too...Have a good day wheelbubble...

 

[Joe G]

I was simply prying up a plug and it bent... didn't seem very strong. Someone else I know had the same exact problem. Now my Lesche is another story. No way that's going to bend.