Sand Scoops and Aluminum beach shovels

Deese · Feb 25, 2010

I have been playing around in the shop,I am living at the beach now and we have had some warm days which reminded me I have a hobby. I got a friend interested in metal detecting so I decided to make up some scoops.Trying different ideas and testing them out to see what works and what does not.The mesh is hardware cloth and I don't like it,I priced welded wire mesh stainless and I don't like the price of that very much.I made a big bertha aluminum scoop as well but my friend is borrowing it today.Any ideas on affordable wire mesh? The big feed scoop looking one had 1/2" perf holes and I drilled them to 5/8" so they still have the same spacing which makes the surrounding metal thin and it works really well.

godisnum1 · Feb 25, 2010

Hey, those are really nice!! You did a fine job on them... :thumbsup:

Bran <><

mxtman2 · Feb 26, 2010

WOW Beautifull welding. I love to see nice weld beads! Looks like youv'e got it mastered.

Deese · Feb 26, 2010

Thanks very much,I wish I had it mastered.Maybe one day.

mxtman2 · Feb 26, 2010

Deese said:
Thanks very much,I wish I had it mastered.Maybe one day.

Well, From what I see, Those TIG welds don't get any better than that. I've been welding for 20+ years so I think Im qualified to say, You got it mastered!! :headbang:

mxtman2 · Feb 26, 2010

I see you keep all that stuff in the bathroom. It's good to be prepared for any plumbing emergency's!! :laughing7:

Deese · Feb 26, 2010

mxtman2 said:
I see you keep all that stuff in the bathroom. It's good to be prepared for any plumbing emergency's!!

This old house is so dark thats the only place I could get a decent picture,I try different techniques all the time with my tig welding I think I like this particular method pretty good.