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New Digging Tool
- Thread starter bcoop
- Start date
i can see the advantages especially in the parks nice neat hole but for me i like to use my legs to dig my deep holes i think its an age thing lol so i will stick with conventional spade for now i am sure some of the guys would like to use it though happy hunting all of you just come in as we have had our third sleet storm today NOT IMPRESSED
a bit to small of a radius for me unless you are digging very small round plugs that are sure to leave dead spots in the turf.I much prefer digging square three sided plugs with a nice uncut hinge on back side to help keep grass healthy and give better holding power when tamped back in so power mowers do not suck them out of the hole.
In some locations it might be better than others though and each of us have our preferred methods of recovery
In some locations it might be better than others though and each of us have our preferred methods of recovery
Blade = 7 1/4 inches long x 2 3/4 inches in width
Handle = 5 inches between the guard and the button top and 1 inch diameter.
Guard is above the handle about 1 5/16 inch
Looking at maybe making another except with one side being flat with a serrated knife edge and the back side still cupped to pull out dirt.
BCOOP
Handle = 5 inches between the guard and the button top and 1 inch diameter.
Guard is above the handle about 1 5/16 inch
Looking at maybe making another except with one side being flat with a serrated knife edge and the back side still cupped to pull out dirt.
BCOOP
niterider_58
New member
Agreed, best made digger out there hands down 
Some Stainless will rust just not like other high carbon steels. I have enjoyed making my suggestions on the build of these and special thanks to my friend John for taking the time out to putting me one together. He works full time in his family owned machine shop, so he has all the tools to do whatever it takes. Since I have experience in welding and metal work we have thrown the idea around of maybe going in together and building these to sell.
John has never metal detected before until he and his wife decided to go on vacation to the beach with us and 2 other couples in a few weeks. I spend the week detecting with 2 other guys while our wives go shopping etc. I told John he would either have to metal detect with us at 8 to 10 hours a day or go shopping with the wives. He chose to try metal detecting with the guys.
He has always had an interest or curiosity with metal detecting but never has pursued it or used a machine. He now has about 5 hours on my GTI 2500 and he is hooked. He was wanting a beach scoop for the beach since I only have 2 of them and our son detects too. We have 2 different beach scoops drawn up on paper and he is thinking about building one for our vacation.
BCOOP
John has never metal detected before until he and his wife decided to go on vacation to the beach with us and 2 other couples in a few weeks. I spend the week detecting with 2 other guys while our wives go shopping etc. I told John he would either have to metal detect with us at 8 to 10 hours a day or go shopping with the wives. He chose to try metal detecting with the guys.
He has always had an interest or curiosity with metal detecting but never has pursued it or used a machine. He now has about 5 hours on my GTI 2500 and he is hooked. He was wanting a beach scoop for the beach since I only have 2 of them and our son detects too. We have 2 different beach scoops drawn up on paper and he is thinking about building one for our vacation.
BCOOP
banditicey
New member
I live in NYS
Generally we are allowed to detect in most public parks except state parks which you can get a permit for in off season
Schools are allowed as long as school is not in session
However, Sundays are best for schools because there seems to be activities on Saturday and rather than be confronted we choose to go Sundays and holidays and summer vacation
What is the story about your State and detecting?
I own a lesche and am very happy with it but am always open to new designs
HH
Generally we are allowed to detect in most public parks except state parks which you can get a permit for in off season
Schools are allowed as long as school is not in session
However, Sundays are best for schools because there seems to be activities on Saturday and rather than be confronted we choose to go Sundays and holidays and summer vacation
What is the story about your State and detecting?
I own a lesche and am very happy with it but am always open to new designs
HH
bcoop said:
reltolbert
New member
No restrictions here in North Idaho for state, county or city parks, but you
don't want to leave an ugly hole behind.
don't want to leave an ugly hole behind.
I'm just saying you don't want to show up in a city park or a school yard with a long handle shovel like your relic hunting. You would not last 5 minutes once someone saw you digging with a shovel in a park or at the school.
We have restrictions on State Park sites, must obtain a permit and restrictions on size of the digger etc. etc.
We have restrictions on State Park sites, must obtain a permit and restrictions on size of the digger etc. etc.
banditicey
New member
When detecting we all have to figure out what to use when
I never use long handled shovels anywhere but fields and wild forests at foundation hole sites
I personally do not want to have confrontations with the public and try to do my best not to
damage property and make great efforts to take garbage with me
I also make myself available for questions if politely approached
I have educated some with the laws of NYS and detecting when comments are thrown at me,
happened just twice
HH
I never use long handled shovels anywhere but fields and wild forests at foundation hole sites
I personally do not want to have confrontations with the public and try to do my best not to
damage property and make great efforts to take garbage with me
I also make myself available for questions if politely approached
I have educated some with the laws of NYS and detecting when comments are thrown at me,
happened just twice
HH