DIY dig shovel $25

[Waynos]

This video shows how-to turn a $25 home depot "Ames 16in drain spade" into an awesome detecting shovel.
After watching this I might just make one lol

Here is the link enjoy
https://youtu.be/eY7_7t8_Cyg

 

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[masterjedi]

You will still break it... Buy I Lesche and your done

 

[Waynos]

Well my short spade had way too much flex in the woods.
I was afraid it was going to break in the rocky root infested areas.

So my thought was to get a thick drain spade cheap and customize it.
If I hadn't just bought the 5x8 DD coil for my AT Pro I'd have enough cash for a decent dig shovel.
So I have to get a cheap "for now" shovel while I save up lol

I am not suggesting this is top notch, just a budget alternative

 

[masterjedi]

Great thinking.... Get Lesche when you can.... you will love it...

 

[Waynos]

Can you recommend a particular model So I can browse them?

 

[masterjedi]

Yes... I have (2)
Walter Lesche... WWMFG.com and its a 31" Samson model...
George Lesche... Predatortools.com... Ranger shovel...

These are the best of the best...

 

[bigfoot1]

I too have the 31"samson...truly a great tool

 

[Waynos]

Thanks guys ill check them out

 

[Waynos]

Can you recommend a particular model So I can browse them?

I found a good site where they are about $49-52 Sampson T-Handle / Serrated Edge

Now I need to figure out what blade type will suit me best.
I need something that can do local parks and handle rocks and roots in the wooded cellar hole areas too
I'm thinking T-handle so for long hikes to the site I can attach to belt or backpack

 

[badpenny]

Without a doubt a Sampson T handle with serated blade. Even my wife loves it and it is her go to tool for planting flowers. If she hasn't broke it yet neither will you.

 

[Higgy]

I would like to see the Sampson with a 1" longer blade, and a sharpened, rounded tip. I find that when digging in rooty areas, the pointy tip just glances off of roots, while my other shovel with the flatter, shallow-radius tip will cut right through the roots with some pressure from my bloated lethargic endomorphic torso.

 

[Waynos]

Thanks for the replies everyone

I'm torn between the 31 Sampson and th relic pro model with serrated edge.
There is a lot of roots in my area and I think the wide curved tip may give me an advantage.
Once I convince the wife ill have to make the hard choice between the 2 models lol

 

[Waynos]

I gave in and ordered a Lesche Sampson 31 t-handle serrated shovel
Cost me $68.90 with shipping.
Now I have to see how long 2 day priority is lol (hopefully only 2 days)
Sunday or Monday I have a guest coming from Florida to go detecting and I hope it will arrive in time lol

 

[Waynos]

Got my Sampson 31 t-handle serrated shovel in yesterday and just wanted to say thanks everyone for the replies and advice