Tool of choice

[issombeituni]

So looking to see what everyone is using to dig plugs. I purchased various hand tools but all sucked. The purchases a folding little shovel but that was horrible. I just purchased this 16 inch drain spade and thinking this might be better. I hunt private access just looking to make easy plugs? What are u guys using

 

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[scotty544]

Gator digger, but its hands and knees, I will also be getting a small shovel soon. Where did you get that one?

 

[issombeituni]

Menards 6.98 on sale this week

 

[Sapper724]

Nice price! I use a lesche sampson 31 inch t handle, and love it. Easier on my body!

 

[RotZorn]

I am so cheap! I can't make myself buy a Lesche, gator, or any of the diggers that are MD specific.

I actually use 2 digging tools that I carry in my back pocket wrapped in a piece of 4 mil plastic (my drop cloth for dirt and plugs) so the inside of my back pocket stays somewhat clean.

First tool is a Fiskars serrated sod cutter- excellent for plug cutting. Cost like $11 at Walmart.

The second is a Black & Decker garden trowel. I got it at Walmart also for like $4. It is not so good at cutting the plugs, but it's a way better scoop than the Fiskars. I modded it a little to cut better for when I have to widen the hole, but it still stinks got the initial plugging. Together they do what I need them to?!?!

 

[Sapper724]

I still have my sharpened fiskers too! I bought the lesche because my wrists and hands couldn't do the digging anymore, so I bought the sampson so I can dig with my foot and not so much hands. I couldn't justify it otherwise before. Now I couldn't live without it. It truly is that goid of a tool fir metal detecting and household use

 

[christo000]

I got a garret edge digger came with my Atpro, my wife uses thst now & im using the left handed lesche hand trowel & a 18" samson t handle lesche awesome all around tool,

 

[RotZorn]

I got a garret edge digger came with my Atpro, my wife uses thst now & im using the left handed lesche hand trowel & a 18" samson t handle lesche awesome all around tool,

I really like the way the Garrett digger looks! Never used one though!

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Take a look at the Treasure Wise digging tools,they are as tough as the Lesche,but are much less money.
Gary

 

[Indian Steve]

I used several different trowels/ diggers from Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, and Sears. All sucked, all broke, worst of all some broke when I didn't bring a backup. Bought a left hand Lesche hand digger about a year ago. Use it hard, love it, can't brake it. Next will be the 31 inch Samson. steve

 

[RotZorn]

Neither of mine have broke....yet! I'm pretty rough on them but the Fiskars sod cutter is a blade through design so it's super sturdy- dont know that I could break it if I tried, I do worry about rust though. It's obviously not stainless.

 

[Sapper724]

I've snapped a fiskars hand trowel, but not the sod cutter yet

 

[dirtwizard]

I really liked the fiskars transplanting tool I had but I snapped the handle off in about 2 weeks, the aluminum or pot metal casting is weak where the plastic handle slips over it to meet the blade.

Decided to buy the right tools for the job. Got the lesche digging tool and their 18" T handled sampson. Both are top notch. There is no fear of bending or breaking while digging with them. money well spent.

 

[a4wdguy]

I did manage to break a Lesche digger after a couple years use. I simply sent it back and got a brand new one.

 

[pjduff]

I use a Wilcox All Pro that I've used for about 20 years or so, still works fine and never had any problems with it. Can't remember where I bought it at or how much I paid for it though.

 

[beerguy]

I have a brother that is an excellent welder. I described the tool that I wanted and he banged out a couple in stainless steel. Not as light as regular steel, but they will outlive us all.

 

[christo000]

Damb thats not bad looking at all u should make at least one of those bigger ones serated to cut threw the roots nice & smooth. He did do a great looking job & probly a quarter or less of the price of a real one

 

[beerguy]

Christo,

I didn't get a good pic of the business end. Here are some pics that show the serrations. It is made from stainless pipe, so it was ground a bit with some teeth added.

 

[christo000]

Ohh ok dude that looks killer I like thst fin on there check out over in the market place buzz WHO makes the bomb sheaths has one yo crazy looking with a double serated lesche sick

 

[wainzoid]

Take a look at the Treasure Wise digging tools,they are as tough as the Lesche,but are much less money.
Gary

I've been using the blue handled treasure wise digger.. It is an excellant tool. I work with tools everyday. I kno the value of a good tool. It should last forever