digging tools

[eagle927]

I am new to this and I was wondering what types of tools others use to dig when hunting?

 

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[Critical Recovery]

I would look into getting a lesche Model 85.
I have had the same one for more than 12 years and have abused the heck out of it.

 

[Hawgwild]

Most of the garden tools found at hardware stores want have a strong enough shaft to hold up one you start digging and prying up dirt in harder soil...I know..LOL

The Lesche mention I sure is good and I've just ordered the Garrett Edge Digger...wicked looking thing for sure..

 

[gleaner1]

I like to fab mine up from crap layin' around. Old shovel, '69 Chevelle clutch lingage bar, Hunt Wilde grip. It's a beast.

 

[Critical Recovery]

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Everything else will basically break or bend.

I went though 6 different tools before this one. Two by minelab that bent, one "gator" that also bent, two "garden tools" that both broke at the handle, a dulled bayonet and a homemade job. I bought the lesche and never looked back.

 

[seapro1]

I would highly recommend Predator tools, made by George Lesche. Although I have not yet used the tools I purchased from him, only because I'm currently in Afghanistan until Feb, I give the guy a 5 out of 5 star rating for customer service and super fast shipping and he really supports the military. Personally no matter if I find a simular design cheaper or not I think I would still go with him. P.S. and know I have no business or personal ties what so ever with this company.

 

[bowwinkles]

I believe most will promote the Lesche products but take a little time and Google "Radius" tools and for those who may have some age issues these have proven to be an asset to old joints and are strong and work very well.

 

[eagle927]

I believe most will promote the Lesche products but take a little time and Google "Radius" tools and for those who may have some age issues these have proven to be an asset to old joints and are strong and work very well.

here is a link for the Radius tools at home depot..

Search Results for Radius Garden tools at The Home Depot

 

[Wily Dunk]

I use the Garrett Edge diigging tool.. It's wicked looking and works great...

 

[TerryC]

For lawns and easy soil, I like Treasurewise models. T14, T12, etc. For harder dirt, I like the "Bunk" digger that he makes. He posts here. Or Peleo-pick. TTC

 

[Stormrider51]

I use different tools depending on the soil conditions. For instance, when working in a Saint Augustine lawn where the soil is fairly soft and rocks few I use a probe I made by rounding of the tip of a long shank Phillips screwdriver. I pinpoint as precisely as possible and then gently probe until I locate the coin. I then lift the probe away slightly before moving it around in a circle to create a small hole that I can lift the coin out of. This may sound like a lot of work but when I'm done you can't see I was ever there. Out where I currently live the soil is sandy with tons of rocks mixed in. The rocks range from tiny to the size of a hen's egg. I use a trowel with a thick blade to scoop sand and rocks out of the way until I find the target. Then I scrape the soil back into the hole and again you would be hard pressed to tell I'd ever been there. Of course, on a beach I use a sand scoop. After reading the recommendations on this thread I'm tempted to try a Lesche or the Garrett tool.

Storm

 

[TerryC]

I use different tools depending on the soil conditions. For instance, when working in a Saint Augustine lawn where the soil is fairly soft and rocks few I use a probe I made by rounding of the tip of a long shank Phillips screwdriver. I pinpoint as precisely as possible and then gently probe until I locate the coin. I then lift the probe away slightly before moving it around in a circle to create a small hole that I can lift the coin out of. This may sound like a lot of work but when I'm done you can't see I was ever there. Out where I currently live the soil is sandy with tons of rocks mixed in. The rocks range from tiny to the size of a hen's egg. I use a trowel with a thick blade to scoop sand and rocks out of the way until I find the target. Then I scrape the soil back into the hole and again you would be hard pressed to tell I'd ever been there. Of course, on a beach I use a sand scoop. After reading the recommendations on this thread I'm tempted to try a Lesche or the Garrett tool.

Storm

Storm... suggestion. Instead of using a screwdriver (hard metal), stick a copper shaft into a wooden handle. Or even an aluminum shaft. Less chance of scratching a valuable coin. Just a thought. TTC

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Lesche for Sure!..I have broken 3 shovels before i got this, and its done wonders in my digging time, and leaves a clean cut when used properly

good Luck

 

[Stormrider51]

Storm... suggestion. Instead of using a screwdriver (hard metal), stick a copper shaft into a wooden handle. Or even an aluminum shaft. Less chance of scratching a valuable coin. Just a thought. TTC

Thanks Terry. That's a good idea.

Storm

 

[Viminacium]

Portable military showel is best for me... Small tools like gleaner1 posted can be handy only after rain you cant make a hole with that on summer when soil is like stone...

 

[Stormrider51]

Portable military showel is best for me... Small tools like gleaner1 posted can be handy only after rain you cant make a hole with that on summer when soil is like stone...

What's "rain"? I seem to remember something like that but it has been a very long time.

Storm

 

[Viminacium]

Dont know what kind of showels your army use but it is probably good for use... You should use it. And heres type i use... full metal portable military showel. It is very strong and price is 10-15 euros(about 20$).