Digging Tool (s)

[Daddyd2x]

Hi everyone,
Just a question. What is your preferred digging tool for metal detecting? I have and use a small spade but it doesn't always work.
Thank you,

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

I have four that all have their places. A Lesche Model 85 (great general purpose for shallow to 12").



An Oaklahoma Electronics digger (no longer available) that is 'da bomb in parks (doesn't look alarming and it cuts a perfect flap or plug).



A light prospector's pick (good in the woods & in the garden).



And a Dixie relic shovel for deep.

 

[ticndig]

I've used the same shovel for 30 years . it's a WW-2 entrenching tool stamped 1943. I only hunt the woods so a neat plug or flap is not needed. when folded into the pick it cuts through roots very well . built tough and still going strong at 77 years old.

 

[misplacedrednek]

Lesche sampson T handle. Best shovel I have ever used.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

It really depends on where you are planning on digging if you are going to the city park you shouldn't be going in with a shovel, but if your going to the woods you don't want to be out there with a garden spade.

 

[relicmeister]

My favorite ( for woods) is Root Slayer mini a great shovel for modest price.

 

[heartslayer2001]

i make my own diggers. never rust or break and very durable. they are ss, 2 inch, 21/2inch ss tube 3/4 handles. blades are at 6'' and 8'' long so you know how deep to push. push one side in turn and push other side gives you a 2 1/2 inch plug 6'' long.

 

[SusanMN]

Same Lesche as Charlie P. (NY). When I am not using it for detecting it makes a killer tool for turning over or weeding the garden.