My DIY Metal Sand Scoop

[DiggerNut]

Got the plastic ones already.Needed stronger one for wet sand,so got metal Feed Scoop from Tractor Supply.First was hand held only,then put handle on it.

 

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[Lost Signal]

Nice! Now, I've got to make one.

 

[Terry Soloman]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but me thinks that is going to fold in the wet sand.

 

[DiggerNut]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but me thinks that is going to fold in the wet sand.

Nope,Built Strong. Not meant for EVERYDAY use in Salt Water like SS ones.I don't LIVE on the BEACH so will serve me good for a good while.But can build 7 or 8 of these for the Top of the Line SS Scoops Price!

 

[DiggerNut]

Will add a bend to handle when i get my EMT Bender from house(55 miles away) tomorrow..

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

It will work as dry sand scoop, will never last as wet sand scoop.

Something to remember, you can buy good wet sand scoop for $200 and sell it 5 years later for $175.00 all day long.

 

[lookindown]

Wet sand takes a really strong scoop.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Wet sand takes a really strong scoop.

Your right, when I first started I was told to buy a good scoop or it would break. I paid $100 thinking it had to be good, after all it cost $100. I broke it in less than a month digging in wet sand, after that I bought good wet sand scoops and over the years have resold them as I upgraded. Never sold them for less than 80% or more of what I paid.

 

[GreenMeanie]

My 7" DIY is going on 2 years now.
Built it from scrap metal and salt does get to it so I paint it yearly.

 

[cudamark]

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but me thinks that is going to fold in the wet sand.

Yup, it will not hold up to any degree of wet sand use. The first time you hit a rock and it's all over.

 

[lookindown]

I've never heard of someone that was disappointed with there expensive scoop.

 

[DiggerNut]

Well,the point hete is HOW OFTEN GONNA USE.Very little for me,as i'm limited to how many times i will get to the beach.Got Headhunter Pirate Pro coming today,New $159. Will add to DIY scoops for little to nothing...

 

[DiggerNut]

BTW,Got a sturdy,Large Ice Cream Churn canister made of Aluminum that will be another sand scoop!Picked up at thrift store yestetday...

 

[Shabbang]

I completely get it. I made my own also.

If you have any boat junk yards around, go visit one. I got all the stainless steel pieces and welded them together. It may not look pretty but it works for what I need.

Nothing beats a good scoop, that I agree with. But for me, nothing beats something I made myself.

Learn from this one and you'll make the next one better.