Titanium sand scoop project updated more pics.

[Fortlloyd]

Well Dennis, I used your digger, an was really impressed. So I had to try your scoop. You are a great welder, very nice beads. The scoop is the lightest I have every seen. I might work on a bracket to bolt on the back end to hold a wooden handle like my other scoop. Thank you again for the ultimate sand scoop.

Lloyd

 

[mxtman2]

Thanks for the compliments guys! My mission has been accomplished. Sandman, I would like to build a long handle version and I do have some design ideas in my head. The problem is going to be cost. Making it larger with more holes and long handle translates to more money! It takes many hours just to drill the holes. Not to mention forming and welding time. And cost of material. The cost would be prohibitive to all but the most dedicated (crazy in love with it) detectorist. I would enterain the thought of doing custom builds on an individual basis. If anyone is serious and wants a truly custom sand scoop or digger, send me a pm or e mail and we'll talk.
Anyway, Thanks again all. Fortloyd, Glad you like it


Dennis

 

[Number9]

Now... isn't this a real "beach"!

Here we have the BEST possible metal for a scoop...
You can not compare it to aluminim, or stainless...
for strength... light weight... corrosion resistance!

Humm? Could this be why the "black box" on aircraft is made from titanium!?
That beach would need to get kind'a hot before a titanium scoop melts...
500 degrees more than your stainless scoop! But, you wouldn't be there to see it!

Yeah, I know... it's the price!

But, I have a friend who just bought a new Ranger bass boat... think he said $35,000?
Isn't it nice to have a choice between detecting and bass fishing!?

 

[dazoff]

Picked my scoop up Dennis it's as good as the digger and well thought out. Plenty of room to get the hand around the handle with gloves on.

 

[Cabana Dan]

How do I get one?!!!

Dan

 

[mxtman2]

How do I get one?!!!

Dan

You can't, all gone. Sorry bout that. Will post if and when I make more.

Dennis

 

[Cabana Dan]

Dennis,

thank you for the response. Nice "beefy" design. Even in stainless I might be tempted to get one.
I'll get a cheap one for now and see if I hear back from you in the future.

Dan

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That scoop will someday be in a museum!'


I want one!

 

[Monty]

If we get one and it lasts for say.....only 150 years, can we get a new one free? Monty

 

[bootybay]

oh heck, I missed again.. if you make the diggers again let me know too.. I would be interested in a long handled scooper.

thanks
Rae

 

[mxtman2]

If we get one and it lasts for say.....only 150 years, can we get a new one free? Monty

Sorrry Monty, I'm afraid that after only 150 years it will show just a little honest wear!

 

[mxtman2]

oh heck, I missed again.. if you make the diggers again let me know too.. I would be interested in a long handled scooper.

thanks
Rae

Ok Bootybay. Will let you know.



Dennis

 

[ohiotech]

Mxtman2,

Sent you a PM. Please let me know when you're back in production.

Also, and I know some people have already asked, but if you find yourself making a version that allows for a long handled shaft, let me know about that one too. It would be great if one could do both with a bit of a quick disconnect, but at this time, I'm game for either. And since I just gave the long handled beach scoop I was using back to its original owner, I'm in the market for one again, and would rather purchase it from someone like yourself that is giving back to the community.

Thanks in advance!

Ohiotech

 

[bootybay]

I missed again dag napit... please add me to the list for both I sent ya a pm. I am desperate.

 

[mxtman2]

Thanks Ohiotech and Bootybay. I did see your pm. I will let you know if and when.

Dennis

 

[bootybay]

Dennis, am going back into my pms, I dont recall getting one recently.. lemme double check.

 

[DetectoDude]

Great job on the scoops! I think we should get together for I have also been making titanium scoops and digging tools here in Southern California! I started with a round design with 5/8 holes punched in a flat patern than rolled. Later I made the shovel last picture also from titanium with a carbon fiber handle. Enjoyed your post, Rick.

 

[mxtman2]

Outstanding work Rick. Seem's you've upped the bar a bit with that carbon fiber handle!

 

[dazoff]

I'd love a shovel like that, if either of you make some I'll buy even without the handle. Dan

 

[jimmyzr1]

I think this would be a better scoop since it will catch diamond studded earrings and has a lifetime warranty. I just ordered one myself and am waiting for it.
http://www.treasuresdownunder.com/magnumwaterscoop.aspx