How to cut a plug.

[Scott_B]

Here a couple of good videos on proper plug cutting technique.

 

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[godisnum1]

Very good... I think I like the second one better though. No one has ever taught me, and I normally dig a horseshoe style plug, and sit the dirt to the side on the ground until I find the target, then push it all back into the hole with my hand. I guess I need to stop by Wal-mart next time out and pick up a handkerchief or something to transfer the dirt with... thanks!

Bran <><

 

[Sodbuster27]

video is no longer available at youtube.

Sodbuster

 

[Jeffro]

Holy Moly! Time for someone to learn how to pinpoint!

 

[godisnum1]

Bran...

Go get a fake chamois , good canvas or light color denim...with two pieces of wood make a dirt holder. I makes it very easy to pour dirt back in the hole. Use a light color fabric so your finds don't hide...

Here is mine...

Got questions PM me...Nick...

Thanks Nick, I appreciate the tip. Your setup seems pretty efficient!
My post was made last August though.
Since then I've gotten my Ames digging tool, which I've gotten very good at using to cut plugs.

I also started using a handkerchief for the dirt transfer; though I do like your idea, and may try to make one sometime.
What helped my plugs the most was my Vibraprobe 570. I don't need to make any holes larger than a few inches at best.
If I do, they're upside down funnels in the ground and completely unnoticeable when filled back in.
It's also helped learning my machine like I have since last Summer.

Oh... I'm not able to PM you, btw.

Bran <><

 

[ResearchandRecovery]

The second video depicts Charles Jones, President of the Metal Detecting Association of the Carolinas. That was shot while in Charleston, SC in January of 2007. One of my old vid's there..

 

[radarwill]

Hey Nick,
I think I lost that piece of drain trap.

 

[dougadam]

Ames digging tool looks good. Where can you get it?

 

[godisnum1]

Ames digging tool looks good. Where can you get it?

You can find it at any Lowes. I also heard people saying they got theirs at Home Depot.
If you have neither around, here's the same hand trowel on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Temper-Plante...?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1221841682&sr=8-11

Bran <><

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

we have them at home depot....gregg

 

[cherokeekid]

wow this helps a lot the second video was better though

 

[Bradley137]

Nice video. thanks for your time.

great!!

 

[stimeygraves]

Very helpful for the newbe . Now I uderstand why use the handkerchief. Thanks