Need VERY sturdy tools!

[gerryk]

I have been meaning to add a handheld claw type garden take to my bag. I have been on several hunts where something is right on the surface or barely below it and would rather use this to pull it up than dig. I had a cheapo plastic one i borrowed from my wife and broke so now i have to buy two.

 

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[Phil_R]

This is probably a bit larger than you had in mind, but it does a good job of raking through soil and gravel.

Magnet in end of handle.

 

[gerryk]

Exactly the idea i had in mind only a small handheld one not that big. I have one by garrett but rarely take it with. The small garden trawl type is easier to take with.

 

[wild eyed willey]

what if you were to take piece of 3" steel pipe aprox 8 inches long, weld it to a smaller section of say 2' or 11/2 pipe. cut the business end at a slight angle and sharpen it to a slight pointed for cutting. Then hammer it into the ground as if to get a core sample. the fully enclosed sides would hold the plug together. The handle portion could be made to open part way up to allow a dowel or cylinder to poke out the plug. Should be very strong, cut a neat round plug and a strap could be easily affixed.

 

[christo000]

what if you were to take piece of 3" steel pipe aprox 8 inches long, weld it to a smaller section of say 2' or 11/2 pipe. cut the business end at a slight angle and sharpen it to a slight pointed for cutting. Then hammer it into the ground as if to get a core sample. the fully enclosed sides would hold the plug together. The handle portion could be made to open part way up to allow a dowel or cylinder to poke out the plug. Should be very strong, cut a neat round plug and a strap could be easily affixed.

Only way to know is try it right

 

[team sidewinder]

One of these works great for getting through to just below the surface covered treasure.
Not sure if I could put the direct link on here but just Google " MF1 Magic Fingers " and you should find it. It is very useful and made by Keene Engineering. I have it in their catalog but couldn't seem to find it on their web site.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

I leasche is what you are looking for...I have went thru alot of these other diggers mentioned....just not worth the headache..Nothing sucks more then gettign gear up to detect and the damn shovel breaks 20 mins into it...Dont waste your time with the Garrett Digger...Im a die hard garrett guy...and i know they are junk...in fact there are a few threads talking about that.

good luck!

 

[christo000]

I leasche is what you are looking for...I have went thru alot of these other diggers mentioned....just not worth the headache..Nothing sucks more then gettign gear up to detect and the damn shovel breaks 20 mins into it...Dont waste your time with the Garrett Digger...Im a die hard garrett guy...and i know they are junk...in fact there are a few threads talking about that.

good luck!

Out of curiosity Why is the garret este digger junk ? Cuz the rubber handle slides off the steal is the same as a lesche I have all of them I use em both & each have there ups & downs, but like is,always said to each is own right

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Out of curiosity Why is the garret este digger junk ? Cuz the rubber handle slides off the steal is the same as a lesche I have all of them I use em both & each have there ups & downs, but like is,always said to each is own right

ive never had an issue in 4 years..nor has my 2 huntin buddies that used them...you get what you pay for

 

[Outbackwack]

That Wilcox looks nice! I have the Garrett and a ZenBori and both work great, so I'll stick with them until they break. And I have very rocky glacial till around here.