Digging Tools

[lawdog601]

I have worn out numerous newer model trench tools/shovels. They are just made of crap now days. Anybody know of a place that hand makes heavy duty...heavy welded digging tools?

 

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[FreeMindStuck]

Yep you have to avoid the chinese made #@$*. I recommend lesche. They make great hand spades. And their Sampson line of shovels are quality and light weight.

 

[Dtektor]

Yep you have to avoid the chinese made #@$*. I recommend lesche. They make great hand spades. And their Sampson line of shovels are quality and light weight.

Ditto what FreeMindStuck said. Go to Welcome to Predator Tools Online! and your worries are over when it comes to digging tools. I have a Lesche standard digger (George Lesche is owner of Predator Tools) and it is a beast! I find that with a small trenching shovel that I had moded with a fixed handle (but soon to be replaced by something from Predator) and my Lesche digger, recovery is swift and easy in most cases. Just pop the plug with the shovel and explore and fine tune with the Lesche. Made my MD'ing much more enjoyable. Now all I need to add to my arsenal is a soup ladle for when we've had just a bit too much rain!! Lol!

 

[Sandscoopdan]

Ditto... Lesche. I use the lesche hand digger and I just bought the serrated T handle shovel from Metal detecting stuff for bout $67. I cuts through hard soil very easy. The blade is curved and it is sharpened at bottom.

 

[lawdog601]

I think the t handle "bulb" spade will be my next purchase. This cheap crap nowadays just will not hold up to the rigors of digging yazoo clay or heavily compacted soils.

 

[chinchilla]

a pick, a steel garden trowel, or a lesche are the tools most people use

 

[lawdog601]

a pick, a steel garden trowel, or a lesche are the tools most people use

Yes, I have been using those as well..for several years. However, for really remote spots, I've had to hike in with my backpack, and of course everything I needed would have to be folded or at least, somewhat light. I had been using some military type folding shovels, but they aren't worth crap anymore. I've seen some ideas from everyone and have my eyes set on some new tools that will fit my needs. Thanks for the info...

 

[Dwight S]

Check Predator Tools... George Lesche (originator of the Lesche digger that everyone loves) is the founder and owner of Predator Tools. You want the quality and reputation that George Lesche built into his original tools, then get a Predator Tool. He ships his Model 85 to NATO forces overseas, it's strong enough for the men and women that protect us, it's strong enough for me. I purchased a Model 31 Raptor from him last week, to say that tool is a heavyweight monster, is an understatement.

 

[chinchilla]

Yes, I have been using those as well..for several years. However, for really remote spots, I've had to hike in with my backpack, and of course everything I needed would have to be folded or at least, somewhat light. I had been using some military type folding shovels, but they aren't worth crap anymore. I've seen some ideas from everyone and have my eyes set on some new tools that will fit my needs. Thanks for the info...

I understand what you mean, I also carry my equipment backpacked. The best way I found to overcome the weight issue was by having a steel garden trowel and a small pick for harder soils at hand. I tried a WWII type entrenching shovel but the thing was too heavy and took too much space in my backpack

 

[Quoddy]

In my very brief MD exposure I've discovered just how rocky (mainly on the small to medium size) the ground is in my area. I have the Predator 85E, but will probably need to escalate my digging arsenal very soon. Looking at the Predator tools I wonder which is going to be best for this type of ground. I really want the Raven, but it is probably going to rate lower in this area than something like the Mauler, Samson, or Little Eagle with their more pointed tips. Any suggestions?

 

[Dwight S]

In my very brief MD exposure I've discovered just how rocky (mainly on the small to medium size) the ground is in my area. I have the Lesche Hand Digger, but will probably need to escalate my digging arsenal very soon. Looking at the Predator tools I wonder which is going to be best for this type of ground. I really want the Raven, but it is probably going to rate lower in this area than something like the Mauler, Samson, or Little Eagle with their more pointed tips. Any suggestions?

Call or email George at Predator Tools, tell him what your soil conditions are, he'll recommend a shovel that will work well for you.

 

[Sandscoopdan]

I use the lesche Sampson Thandle and Lesche 40in ground shark. Here is a pic of the T handle and sheath I got from a Tnet member. Got the ground shark from metal detecting stuff dot com.

 

[Quoddy]

In my very brief MD exposure I've discovered just how rocky (mainly on the small to medium size) the ground is in my area. I have the Predator 85E, but will probably need to escalate my digging arsenal very soon. Looking at the Predator tools I wonder which is going to be best for this type of ground. I really want the Raven, but it is probably going to rate lower in this area than something like the Mauler, Samson, or Little Eagle with their more pointed tips. Any suggestions?

I managed to score a "lone" Raven from Predator today. I understand that the production run on them is nearly complete... so they'll be available very soon for everyone. Hope I picked the best one for me... it's sure the one, visually, that I wanted. I can still foresee another type, possibly the Little Eagle, in my future. Quick update... I ordered the Little Eagle, too.

 

[hoosierguy]

I use the lesche Sampson Thandle and Lesche 40in ground shark. Here is a pic of the T handle and sheath I got from a Tnet member. Got the ground shark from metal detecting stuff dot com.

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That t-handle digger is cool!

 

[lawdog601]

That t-handle digger is cool!

Gotta agree! That particular t-handle is cool! Gonna buy one just for the heck of it to try it out!

 

[Sandscoopdan]

Hi,

I got the T handle attached to the lesche digger from a guy that goes by the name of Buzz wilson. I got the sheath from him too. I paid $40-60 for the Thandle and lesche. I have been trying to find the email with the pricing he sent me. Just can't find it right now. Do a search for Buzz Wilson Thandle and/ or sheath and you can find his photo album. I had him serrate both sides of the digger. It may be best to leave one side serrated as it can weaken it. It has really held up though. I just used it today to cut all the tree roots around the broken in ground sprinkler heads in my yard. That Thandle made the job easy!

 

[FLauthor]

Tired of Made in China tools that are made cheaply. Get the best: Made in America. I don't know if these hand shovels will hold up to the abuse that a TH'er gives them but 14 gauge metal sounds strong. American-made products Made in USA, Made in America, US, American-Made
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Transplanting Trowel American-Made by Bully Tools
Heavy duty lawn and garden tool with depth indicators.
True 14 gauge steel.
Blade: 3”x7”, tool length: 15.125”. $20.00
Transplanting Trowel American-Made by Bully Tools
Garden Trowel Made in America by Bully Tools

Heavy duty lawn and garden tool.
True 14 gauge steel.
Blade: 3.75”x6”, tool length: 14”. $20.00
This American-made tool will last many years of real work.
Garden Trowel Made in America by Bully Tools

Hope this helps. Let us know if anyone tries these products. I still have my 30 year old Gator Digger and its still going strong too.

 

[swingbot]

WOW!!! like that sheath and digger bro.. Thanks for posting bud.

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