What do you use to dig artifacts(rocks) with?

[Newt]

I call this my "finishing shovel". I use it to shave the dirt in very small increments. It weighs virtually nothing and rings like a bell when it comes in contact with material.This first pic is the one I've been using for over a 2 yrs. now.

The bottom one is a brand new one with a pull-back root cutter.

I have several extras that I'm going to put in the classified section today.
Newt

 

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[tomclark]

Hi Newt!
That pony is getting awful thin, LOL. I love my pony and take many pictures of her, hahahaha
I'm on my fourth pony. She ain't seen much use lately

Take off the overburden, then shave the walls. Easy

 

[archaeon]

that bottom pic of a hole. that is MAH hole! see how neat it is? muhuhahahahaha steakhouse!

 

[Newt]

that bottom pic of a hole.  that is MAH hole! see how neat it is? muhuhahahahaha steakhouse!

That's awesome Tom! Thanks for the Demo.
Newt

 

[Neogeo]

Here is what I use to dig ..A nice tarp to remone the overburden,folding shovel,and a pick-stick...
I remove large parts of the wall,then go though it on the tarp..Works for me..lol

 

[Newt]

Anybody else?
Newt

 

[Neogeo]

I am goin diggin in the A.M. I will show how my setup works..See ya'll after the dig...Geo

 

[pickaway]

A regular shovel that I sharpen the bit end,sometimes a saw or hatchet for roots, going to use a trench shovel this season see if it works better getting around roots and a hand trowel and of course sifters.

 

[Newt]

I use a machete, one hand on handle and one near tip .
it works really good.i love the way it works.

Did you modify the machete?
Newt

 

[GL]

I use a pocket knife.

 

[StevefromMissouri]

I use a large screwdriver. Been digging now for about 9 years. I've been through about 5 or 6 of them because I try to dig before the frost has completely left the ground and end up snapping them trying to pry the next bunch of dirt towards me!!!

 

[GL]

Yeah, I've used a screwdriver in gravel beds to no avail.

 

[trevmma]

i have not found anything with digging yet. exept a bone and flake., my friend told me yesterday his dad has plowed the field a few times, and each time he has found points and slate. what gives, i have 7 buckets going trhough my sifter every 5 minutes. the layers go, dark soil, browinsh clay like soil and then grey clay with flat rocks, help me please.