My home made digger

[rusthunter]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who likes to try to make my own gear.

[ewemule]

I like the storage in the handle. I'm working on a coin tumbler and a new headlamp mod..
Marty

[Steelie]

Good Day,

Rusthunter - got to say I like where you are going with this... perhaps a new business on the side eh... haha. I might just have to order one...

Steelie

[ct01r]

Hey Rusthunter, (cough - go commercial), If you want to make extra diggers and sell them, let us know. I'm always looking for a better mouse trap. (No, wait, I'm always looking for a new digging tool cause I forget where I left the last one!) Sounds like there's enough interest for you to get a side line going. I'll sent you a PM. Curt

[rascal]

It looks pretty good.

[Gunrunner]

I made this thing the other day, I;ll probably experiment with different variations

[rusthunter]

looks pretty good gunrunner. tried it out yet?

[Gunrunner]

Not much, I sent it off to get someone else's opinion, not sure if I want to go with the bicycle grip/handguard or make the handguard a part of the actual digger, oh the decisions I have to make in life:

[Gunrunner]

Check out my leechie

[rusthunter]

what type metal? Is it heat treated? I had to heat treat mine to make it strong enough to last.

[Gunrunner]

its 304 stainless, how do you go abt heat treating?

[rusthunter]

heat treat doesn't work well with 304 it will anneal the steel ( make it softer) if not done correctly. May be better to gusset or slightly crease the center of the blade to add strength and prevent the blade from bending when prying.

[Gunrunner]

yeah thats what I did, its got a cupped blade, can't really tell from the pic

[Gunrunner]

number three, I think I need help, can't stop

[13rannon]

Originally Posted by rusthunter

* coughs go buy a car*

Make them affordable and efficient and I will. lol

Cool digger, at least you have a backup plan.

P.S. how much you want for one?