Turf hole cutter...

[David]

I am looking for about about a good 4" to 5" plug remover. (I have about a small 2 and 1/2" garden one for bulbs that is too small.) I know it could kill grass but anyway. In the past in my memory there was a something called a Hole Hog? Any leads on this...

 

[mikewaz]

I've seen some of them and some similar to them in the past on Ebay. You might want to try there.
Mike

 

[Erik in NJ]

I've asked the guy for a larger diameter one since the Explorer goes so deep, but he doesn't seem to want to make one. Maybe we can find someone to fabricate one. His unit works well, butcuts a 5" hole from what I remember. I have a couple and they work well.

 

[Steve(OR)]

Here's some links for you:

http://www.standardgolf.com/holecutters.htm

http://www.paraide.com/products.aspx?cid=35

Remember that these hole cutters are purpose built for golf putting greens (an inch or two of grass/grass roots/sandy loam - then the balance is usually sand ONLY).

If you try using these cutters on normal ground, you'll find that they do not work very well - any rocks, roots, or other hard material will stop them in their tracks.

Hope this helps...

SCM

 

[David]

Thanks a million guys. Yes Ebay and yes this one looks very good !
http://www.targetbuddy.com/

I never thought about a golf green hole cutter, a great idea !!

I think a plug cutter is the answer, then put the extracted plug on a very thin plastic cutting board(about 12' x 12') that is very flexable "or" on piece of square heavy cloth like denum, polyester, or cordura nylon. Sort and locate the target then funnel the loose dirt back in the hole with the plastic or cloth, then insert the plug back in.

 

[David]

Smaller diameter than the Target Buddy:

Hole Hog Recovery Tool
High quality stainless steel plugger cuts a 3" diameter opening up to 7" deep. Lightweight, easy to use, with no damage to turf.
Model #P-100 Retail...$59.95
Model #P-101A Leather Holster Retail..$ 9.95

(On the very bottom right hand corner of the page below.)
http://www.metaldetectorsequipment.com/securitymetaldetecting9.htm

 

[king-ghidorah]

Smaller diameter than the Target Buddy:

Hole Hog Recovery Tool
High quality stainless steel plugger cuts a 3" diameter opening up to 7" deep. Lightweight, easy to use, with no damage to turf.
Model #P-100 Retail...$59.95
Model #P-101A Leather Holster Retail..$ 9.95

(On the very bottom right hand corner of the page below.)
http://www.metaldetectorsequipment.com/securitymetaldetecting9.htm

The hog hole looks like a good tool until you have to go beyond 7 inches. Then what do you do? You can not go another 7 inches more into the ground.

 

[Erik in NJ]

You don't want a smaller diameter than the target buddy - too easy to destroy a nice coin if you're just slightly off on the pinpointing - if any thing you want one even bigger - unless you're just digging surface clad - also better for the grass.

 

[David]

One more:
http://www.jimmysierra.com/toolsdetail.htm#popper
This one is (2 and 1/2")

Long Handled Bulb Planter (usually about 2 and 1/2")
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(oqkmmy453yrez245rdak5yi1)/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=7117559
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(oqkmmy453yrez245rdak5yi1)/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=70178

Hole Hog (3")
Target Buddy (4")

Golf course cup cutters are a diameter of (4 and 1/4")

So far the Target Buddy and the Golf course plug cutters are the biggest in diameter.

Someone here wanted a bigger plug cutter like 5" or 6". May have to custom make one of this size with a large size caulking gun "and" pipe out of very thin stainless steel muffler pipe "or" aluminum pipe.

Does anyone else have any other ones or anything else at all that can be added here on this thread, thank you ??

 

[Hungry]

Good Day David, I stuffed up, if you look at the classroom forum I posted a picture of my digging tools, It was meant to be on this forum. all the best, Bob

 

[Erik in NJ]

I have the TargetBuddy - 2 of 'em (one was custom made to cut a hole while standing) and they're great - very sturdy build - but they really need to be at least 6" for the Explorer, maybe 8"....let's get someone to build some.

 

[king-ghidorah]

I have the TargetBuddy - 2 of 'em (one was custom made to cut a hole while standing) and they're great - very sturdy build - but they really need to be at least 6" for the Explorer, maybe 8"....let's get someone to build some.

Heck with that. Let's get one with guided circular laser beams to cut into the ground I think one that could cut into 10" would be ideal. That way if it was slightly further down you could get it out without that much effort.

 

[Hungry]

I made one of those plug cutters, It was 2 3/4" diameter. What I found was that if the ground was dry, and a bit clayey, you had a devil of a job trying to push the plug out of the tube, you had to bash the daylights out of the ejection rod which destroyed the plug,or you had to dig the dirt out of the tube. I gave up on it, and made the other items I posted on the classroom forum. I push the tube type unit into the ground, give it a side ways push to open up the hole and use my X-1 probe to locate, this method for me is a hell of a lot quicker, and our $2 coins are only 3/4 diameter. When I stand up I stamp the hole shut with my boot and you don't see where Ive been

 

[diggingfix]

It has worked well and fast but next time I will use larger tube. [attachment 105154 SVI_0121.jpg]

 

[king-ghidorah]

It has worked well and fast but next time I will use larger tube. [attachment 105154 SVI_0121.jpg]

nice idea. Looks like the BFG in DOOM,heehee

 

[king-ghidorah]

You don't want a smaller diameter than the target buddy - too easy to destroy a nice coin if you're just slightly off on the pinpointing - if any thing you want one even bigger - unless you're just digging surface clad - also better for the grass.

good point

 

[David]

I have the TargetBuddy - 2 of 'em (one was custom made to cut a hole while standing) and they're great - very sturdy build - but they really need to be at least 6" for the Explorer, maybe 8"....let's get someone to build some.

[size=large]Erik, if you can, can you please post a picture of the custom TargetBuddy that cuts a hole while standing?? Thanks. I agree 100%, I want a 6" size one as well. But where to get one?[/size]

 

[Erik in NJ]

I won't be able to post a few of it for a few days - it's at another location and I need to go get it and photograph it, but just picture the same unit with a 36" shaft. The TargetBuddy guy made it for me with no problem - but getting a 6" tube seems to be a bigger problem for him as I don't think he wants to invest in a bunch of tubing - he should be able to buy small lengths at McMaster-Carr or somewhere on the internet, but I don't think it's his main job and he just doesn't understand that with the Explorer/E-Trac you need a bigger hole since the unit goes so deep. 7" or 8" might even work well and the plug should be much easier to eject. We should go on the Beach forum as there a guy who will custom make incredible scoops that should have no problem making one of these for us. Heck - they're so good - digs a hole FAST and virtually no damage after you're done. Maybe we should make them and sell them - I think most after they use one would want one just like the X-1 probe. But not many know about them - I love mine - a real quality build, but I am frustrated with the 4" hole - it just doesn't work well with the Explorer unless you digging out shallow clad. Let me know what you think?

 

[king-ghidorah]

I'd buy one and I know the guy you are talking about over on the beach forum. I saw his work and it was good. I believe he had his own little machine shop, welding gear, everything. How would the plug hold up though if it's 10" long. How would you eject the plug? Would it not just break down and get messy?

 

[Erik in NJ]

You don't need to cut a plug that is 10" deep - you cut the current standard depth which is 4-1/2" and then either dig a second plug of just dirt which will crumble or dig with your Lesche digger - popping out a 4-1/2" is not a problem. Can yoy do a little research and find out who that guy is on the Beach forum who is set to to make some great custom stuff? Let's get these made for the Explorer - it's very important to minimize our digging time and the added benefit is that this plug cutter leaves the place immaculate (you put the second plug of dirt on a piece of cardboard or plastic or something and st pour it back into the hole!). Look ma no mess - if more did it this way the hobby would have a better rep.