Scoop project

[GeoPa]

After pricing some of the stainless long handled scoops, I decided to make my own. I was fortunate enough to get the materials for free. The bucket is 5 inch stainless tubing, it is a little thicker wall than I wanted but hey free is free you know. The only thing I had to buy was the hand grip.

I drilled half inch holes but I spaced them so that I could go larger if need be. I didn't go overboard with the number of holes in case strength was an issue... I can always add more which would in turn reduce the weight.

I've got a lead on some seven inch aluminum tubing so that'll be my next project...

 

[Pete in MI]

like ones from an old magnetic CB radio antenna or from the base of one of those parts bowls with a magnetic bottom or if you find a large speaker maybe it would work.

Sure beats trying to re-dig (again and again) the same iron/steel item that keeps slipping thru the holes (like bobby pins, post type ear rings, nails, etc.)

Ya done good!

 

[John in Florida]

Get a set of the ones used to clean aquarium glass. They cost around $5.00 at Walmart and are super strong and plastic coated.


John

 

[GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va]

weak spot u may encounter will be at X in the pic here...........my is many years old now and i have had to repair it 4 times in like 12 years..........

your material looks extra heavy, so u might be okay...............

now depending on how thick the handle material is, u may have a weak point at Y ....MAYBE, keep and eye on it when u are pulling back, especially in the real damp sand.

I LIKE IT

GOOD LUCK - POST US UP SOME GOLD LOOT LAYING IN THE BOTTOM SOON

 

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[GeoPa]

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[Sanddigger]

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[Bowtie41]

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[tank]

ss is going about 75-80 cents a pound for scrap!! just take back a couple of hundred lbs and by a nice scoop!!

 

[Bowtie41]

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[GeoPa]

It's all stainless. I TIG welded it.

 

[Sanddigger]

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[Buddy (TX)]

GeoPa,
How and what angle did you decide on for the handle?

Buddy(TX)
PS Wish I had some 5 1/2" stainless tubing around here....Also here in Texas I prefer 9/16" holes on the sides and 1/2" in the bottom.

 

[GeoPa]

is 25 degrees. It was a guesstimate after looking at some pictures online.

 

[GeoPa]

The wall thickness of the bucket is thicker than I wanted, but it was free. I'm taking it to Belmar Saturday night for it's maiden voyage. This was just a first effort, I'll make any necessary changes on the next one. I think I've located some 7 inch aluminum tube and I'm going to base the second one around that.

This one is heavy but it'll never wear out.

 

[Buddy (TX)]

Thanks George.. Been playing with mine on angle... Will get it the way I want one of these days..

Buddy

 

[Sand Shagger (NMB)]

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[Arkie John]

I am a hundred bucks lighter because of MY purchase a couple of years ago. Too bad I never learned how to weld or work with metal, when I was growing up.

A most professional job. <><

aj

 

[Woods Walker]

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