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Treasure_Hunter

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Staff member
Jul 27, 2006
48,428
54,803
Florida
Detector(s) used
Minelab_Equinox_ 800 Minelab_CTX-3030 Minelab_Excal_1000 Minelab_Sovereign_GT Minelab_Safari Minelab_ETrac Whites_Beach_Hunter_ID Fisher_1235_X
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I use the Beach Brute II, it is a very good scoop. I do recommend you add the SS lip sold through RTG...

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Here is the link for the scoop........http://www.kellycodetectors.com/accessories/longhand.htm
The scoops are customed made by Reilly Treasure Gold (RTG) for Kellyco.....Reilly also makes a stainless steel lip for the scoop... http://www.rtgscoops.com/rtgaluminumscoops.htm
 

Sandman

Gold Member
Aug 6, 2005
13,398
3,992
In Michigan now.
Detector(s) used
Excal 1000, Excal II, Sovereign GT, CZ-20, Tiger Shark, Tejon, GTI 1500, Surfmaster Pulse, CZ6a, DFX, AT PRO, Fisher 1235, Surf PI Pro, 1280-X, many more because I enjoy learning them. New Garrett Ca
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I've used most of them but think the Sunspot Stealth is the Last one You'll ever buy and it should be your first. The Golden Olde used one. They come it 2 sizes and have wood handles that float upright in the water. I don't have any wrist troubles with the Stealth because of bent handles. For the dry sand it is best to use a screen type sifter one.

http://www.gold-scoop.com/thescoop.html
 

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stavr

Full Member
Nov 9, 2008
125
63
Odessa
Detector(s) used
Excalibur 1000 & Explorer XS & GQAS v.2 Eric Foster &Eureka Gold & PI Dolphin (HM 9μS)

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kaptainkosmic

Full Member
Jul 7, 2004
203
9
S.W. Michigan
Detector(s) used
CZ-20 When its Wet, Garret 1350 When its Not.
Primary Interest:
Beach & Shallow Water Hunting
Square Hole Design

Gets the small stuff that slips right thru the others. Comes in 2 Sizes. Built Tough! Made in America.

Thats why I use this scoop.

Steve :-)
 

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gravediggermax-vabeachva

Bronze Member
Nov 24, 2005
2,027
474
va beach, va
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
se pro, excal. II, ctx 3030
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
the best part is

small gold and maybe even a real diamond one or diamonds and no chasing - the best
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lacey333

Jr. Member
Oct 7, 2010
81
0
Pompano Beach, Florida
Detector(s) used
White's DFX 300, 12" coil, Whites Beach Hunter ID 300
I just picked this scoop up a month ago and love it for water hunting!


http://www.rtgstore.com/rtgaluminumscoops.htm



RTG PRO ALUMINUM-SCREEN BOTTOM 6" WATER SCOOP (#RTG6scr)
Qty: Our new price: $140.00



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Here is our new style built better aluminum 6" water scoop. It is a lightweight shallow water and beach scoop. The aluminum bucket has 5/8" diameter holes punched into the sides and the back of the scoop. The bucket of the sand scoop is 6 " in diameter by 11" long. The aluminum 1-1/4" diameter handle is welded to the top of at a 20 degree so you can use your foot on the back of this scoop to push it into the sand. There is a T-top reinforced aluminum bar to give this scoop durability. On the bottom of the scoop we added 1/2" heavy duty welded screen with a 1/4" protective curved bar for a foot plate. The screen will help you sift the wet sand easier. The handle is 40" long with an over length of 48" long. The handle has an rubber hand grip for comfort. Made in the U.S.A. by Reilly's Treasured Gold. Give this one a try, you'll fall in love with the lightness and how durable it is! This scoop weighs 4-1/2 pounds. This is an excellent choice for a long handle scoop. We are offering a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturing defects on this scoop.
 

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Number9

Hero Member
Aug 3, 2009
872
768
Smoky Mountains
Detector(s) used
Minelab Sovereign GT
We have a lot of great designs to choose from!
The only thing missing is the metal that they're made from to make them the best.
That metal is titanium.
Stainless is stronger than aluminum... but to make it light, you must use a lighter gauge.
This gives up the added strength for weight.
Aluminum is lighter than stainless in the same volume, but it's not as strong as stainless.
To give it more strength, you have to use a heavier gauge. This gives up the advantage of its light weight.
Titanium doesn't have the same problems. It has the highest strength to weight of any metal.
I guess, "someday" we may see a titanium scoop being sold? But, it won't be cheap!
But, the handle does float upright in seawater! :laughing7:
I've already had several scoop makers talk with me about using titanium...
and the "talk" always ends with "price"!

I only know of two long handle titanium scoops that's been made. And, good Lord willing,
they will be used on the third beach since they were made next month, Amelia Island, Florida. Like before, someone will want to talk and notice my scoop. And I'll see the surprise on their face one more time... "Damn that's light, what is it!?"...
It's 6-4 titanium.
 

Sandman

Gold Member
Aug 6, 2005
13,398
3,992
In Michigan now.
Detector(s) used
Excal 1000, Excal II, Sovereign GT, CZ-20, Tiger Shark, Tejon, GTI 1500, Surfmaster Pulse, CZ6a, DFX, AT PRO, Fisher 1235, Surf PI Pro, 1280-X, many more because I enjoy learning them. New Garrett Ca
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Price be damned, I want a Titanium scoop with a wood handle. After we spend near a thousand dollars for a good detector we should also have the best light weight scoop. Rent out the ole lady and it a couple years you should have enough for a scoop.

We are only here on Earth a short time, why not make the best of it. :icon_thumleft:
 

gravediggermax-vabeachva

Bronze Member
Nov 24, 2005
2,027
474
va beach, va
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
se pro, excal. II, ctx 3030
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Price be damned

We are only here on Earth a short time, why not make the best of it. :icon_thumleft:
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now this is the sandman i know and love...............i like it...
u can take this to the bank
 

Number9

Hero Member
Aug 3, 2009
872
768
Smoky Mountains
Detector(s) used
Minelab Sovereign GT
"Rent out the ole lady and it a couple years you should have enough for a scoop."

In that case... hell... I may never be able to afford to buy one! :laughing7:
 

stavr

Full Member
Nov 9, 2008
125
63
Odessa
Detector(s) used
Excalibur 1000 & Explorer XS & GQAS v.2 Eric Foster &Eureka Gold & PI Dolphin (HM 9μS)
we've discussed it with Number9 specifications scoop from titanium, stainless steel, aluminum on an American forum ...., can find.
but I was banned on that site, as it were, for breaking the rules .... :)
and my message and photo were partially removed.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26, 1070395, page = 1

imho
1) do not make sense to scoop out of titanium if it weighs more than its counterpart made of stainless steel .....
2) I can make a scoop of titanium (ASTM B 348 Grade 1or Grade 2) cost 400usd.
3) The price of titanium scoop other brands require heat treatment can not be cheaper 600usd.
4) this piece production to order.
 

Number9

Hero Member
Aug 3, 2009
872
768
Smoky Mountains
Detector(s) used
Minelab Sovereign GT
stavr,

Hi, my friend!

If you made the same scoop using titanium, grade 5...

It will be 45% lighter in weight...

about 50% stronger...

more corrosion resistant than stainless in saltwater...

and about 4 times the price! :laughing7:
 

TimC (North Alabama)

Bronze Member
Apr 28, 2007
1,121
9
Cullman, AL
Detector(s) used
Minelabs-Garretts-Fishers-Teknetics-Whites-Nautilus-Tesoros'
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Who make the one with that looks like the Sunspot but with the small square holes?
 

stavr

Full Member
Nov 9, 2008
125
63
Odessa
Detector(s) used
Excalibur 1000 & Explorer XS & GQAS v.2 Eric Foster &Eureka Gold & PI Dolphin (HM 9μS)
Number9."and about 4 times the price!"-yes!

work with titanium alloys requires compliance with certain technologies and complex.
You know very well about it ....
 

gravediggermax-vabeachva

Bronze Member
Nov 24, 2005
2,027
474
va beach, va
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
se pro, excal. II, ctx 3030
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
tim

TimC (AL) said:
Who make the one with that looks like the Sunspot but with the small square holes?

square hole one is made by steve in mi........sold by tim at treas. down under from mi. as well. weight is just under 5lbs.
click on digging tools.

http://www.treasuresdownunder.com/page17.php

B U T
we have been testing a new version, a proto type, made from plane steel for testing only. final version will be somewaht smaller in certain areas.......maybe, all depends on how the testing turns out............. i have tested and now have sent it to ft. lauderdale for more testing there.....few pics......top is new style, has longer bill and new adjustable style handle bracket..........F Y I only.

more to follow as testing continues.
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TimC (North Alabama)

Bronze Member
Apr 28, 2007
1,121
9
Cullman, AL
Detector(s) used
Minelabs-Garretts-Fishers-Teknetics-Whites-Nautilus-Tesoros'
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Looks promising Max and really nice. I'll keep my eyes open for the new version and when it's ready I want one.

Thanks!
 

Number9

Hero Member
Aug 3, 2009
872
768
Smoky Mountains
Detector(s) used
Minelab Sovereign GT
Designing a new product to sell to the general public is one tuff job!!
What is not seen by others is the amount of time, thought, and testing,
to develop a product that will be excepted by the largest percentage of users as possible...
and you'll never be able to satisfy everyone. Other factors, such as ease of manufacturing,
material cost, competitive cost, design appeal and strength, all play an important part.

Good luck on your new scoop, Steve!!
 

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