Digging Tool

[KevGA]

What do you guys think of this thing?

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[sal1966]

nah!!!!!!

 

[omnicognic]

that's alright, I'll keep my sod cookie cutter! 8)

 

[jeff of pa]

No Thanks, Too Heavy, Too Bulky, Too Narrow For Large Relics. May Scratch a Valuable Coin, If slightly off on pinpointing, won't work in Rocky, Rooty Areas. I'll keep My Trawl .? In My opinion, Just a Get Rich Quick Scheem. I guess they'd be alright on a Golf Course, & you want to take your time at each dig

 

[Monty]

It looks like one of those weed puller thingeys you see on TV with the handle cut off. May be ok in grassy areas with loose soil but I bet a 1/2" tree root would hang it up? I use a garden spade and a Mauser bayonet!

 

[omnicognic]

hey jim, what type mauser is that off of? I got an old turkish mauser that I use to ward off, well uh...just about everyone!

 

[Lowbatts]

Pretty sure you can get one in the garden section at Home Depot or Menards for less. But yep, potential for damage to target is too great.

 

[Monty]

Omnicognic, would you believe it's a Turk Mauser bayonet? I collect old military bolt action rifles and I had a spare bayonet with one of my Turks. I sharpened up the "cutting" side and with it I can dig and probe about a foot deep. It's real good for roots too.

 

[omnicognic]

cool! what a coincidence!

 

[cedarratt]

The penny was added later dirt on its dry. looks like it was made from some cheap pipe and rebar. I think it should work. Looks kinda like the graden claw, if you have ever seen one of those. I think the round spikes on the bottom should be sharp on one side to help in the plug cutting process.

 

[lonewolfe]

Looks like something on an info-mercial at 3:00 am! Sold by Ronson or the like!

 

[Monty]

Does the term "Weed Weasel" ring a bell or is 3:00 AM before your heart starts beating?

 

[spotz]

I agree! Looks like too much potential to damage your find. Concept is ok but it looks just a little to rough. Could be totally wrong though. Iwill not however be investing in one to try it out. Spotz

 

[KevGA]

I agree all around, I thought that it was questionable but thought I'd ask. Thanks for the input, everyone!