New Scoop

[Frank1960]

Well just finished building a scoop used a 4 inch pvc pipe with a 1/2 inch galvanized pipe (think it is over kill way heavy) and made a screen basket for it. Here are some pics. It ain't pretty but should work until I get enough funds for a bought one.

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[sniffer]

you might want to bevel the digging edge, to make it dig a little easier

 

[Frank1960]

you might want to bevel the digging edge, to make it dig a little easier

Thank you and I did the bevel after your post and your right did dig better lol

 

[sniffer]

you also might consider building one with smaller holes in the mesh to retrieve earrings and the like. JMO

 

[Frank1960]

you also might consider building one with smaller holes in the mesh to retrieve earrings and the like. JMO

What size might ya suggest?

 

[sniffer]

I'm not really sure, because if it's too small, damp sand won't go through, maybe 1/8 inch or 3/16 inch

 

[Frank1960]

Will give screening a look see and see if it will work.