Long Handle Scoop Project

[cwdigger]

I have always wanted a long handles scoop and have thought about making one for a quite some time, usally if it can be made from metal I can make it, so this is my first project of an all Aluminum long handle scoop, one is 6" on the inside and is 14" long and the other is 5 1/4" on the inside and is only 12" long. 100% handmade and Tig welded together. This is the 1st set of pics should have the handle and the back plate on by tonight or tomorrow. Thanks For looking

[cwdigger]

Here is one of the cups now with the back cap on it and another one that is completely finished and coated. Whata yall think?

[Chug And Red]

Looks like its ready for a feild test!!! One of these days i will get one!!!!

[JOE(USA)]

cwdigger,

Nice job! how big are those holes? Joe

[cwdigger]

cwdigger,

Nice job! how big are those holes? Joe

3/4" I tested a womens wedding band and it didnt fall through the hole so I figured that was good, I wanted big holes so the sand would sift easier.

[colorado14ers]

wow!!! nice!! can you make me one ? have fun hunting with it!!

[mxtman2]

Nice scoop! One thing to keep in mind though, 3/4" holes will not hold dimes.

[marinedad]

those are real nice and look heavy duty, smaller holes gets my vote too, would love to try one if price is good.

[Burnt Chimney]

Nice work

[cwdigger]

They are for sale in the classifieds if anyone is intrested, here is the link:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...,337848.0.html

[cwdigger]

Nice scoop! One thing to keep in mind though, 3/4" holes will not hold dimes.

Thanks bud I like your tools as well you do an awsome job, I realized that a dime would fall through after the fact but I am more looking in the water and wanting the gold and silver more than anything, so its all cool.

[JOE(USA)]

You can make a metal insert using the same stuff you used for the scoop that has smaller holes (1/4" 3/8", 1/2"). I use hardware cloth (1/4", 1/2") as an insert held in by pop rivets and fender washers. I have been using inserts for many years, they work fine and can be changed out to suit the hunting conditions. Joe

[urdaboss]

holes are a little too big and i would mount a magnet to the back!!
really good looking unit!!