"Sand scoop vs. Giant Lawn Mower", or, "Who can loan me $50?"

Orlando Auction · Jul 21, 2007

The day I found my first gold ring, I got so excited that I left my sand scoop in left field at a ball diamond. I went back today to look for it, and there it was, next to a garbage can behind the back stop. Not hard to figure out what happened. I'm glad no one got hurt.

Anyone have any ideas how to fix this mess?

I know, I'm an idiot. Lets get that over with first.

Check in tomorrow for pics from Daytona Beach.

Thanks, scoopless

steve in so la · Jul 21, 2007

A metalsmith or blacksmith can heat and reshape it but it may end up costing more than a new one. Good luck, Steve in so az

SeabeeRon · Jul 21, 2007

you said no one got hurt....looks like blood on that thing! Or was that from your wife beating you over the head with it??! :lol:

Sorry 'bout your sccoop.

Arkwater · Jul 21, 2007

If it is aluminum you may straighten it back into usable shape with a hammer and a piece of oak!

Orlando Auction · Jul 21, 2007

Tis aluminum. I beat it back into shape. I need it tomorrow morning.

Thanks for the tip!!

wishooter · Jul 22, 2007

A Big Cresent Wrench works good for Reshaping.
Also a Big Vise, a Hammer.
Looks Salvageable, Definitely a good Find.
I wonder what the Mower looks like.

DougF · Jul 22, 2007

This tells you why there's so much can slaw around - don't bother picking up trash or debris before you mow the field, the mower will just chop it up. How could you not see an aluminum digger lying in the grass?

Electro · Jul 23, 2007

Lol...is it still under warrantee. Maybe you can return it and say it is defective

FXDiz · Jul 23, 2007

DougF said:
This tells you why there's so much can slaw around - don't bother picking up trash or debris before you mow the field, the mower will just chop it up. How could you not see an aluminum digger lying in the grass?

I'm willing to bet that the person (or the mowers owner) that didn't bother to pick it up, regrets not doing so. That had to do some damage and those mowers aren't cheap! :no:

HEM · Jul 23, 2007

Arkwater said:
If it is aluminum you may straighten it back into usable shape with a hammer and a piece of oak!

that the best solution but work slowly on it to avoid splits in the metal

HEM · Jul 23, 2007

HEM said:
that the best solution but work slowly on it to avoid splits in the metal

A hard plastic hammer or a wooden hammer would be best to work it out

Bigfoot · Jul 23, 2007

Orlando, if ya can't get it fixed let me know. I might be able to help you out. I have a spare.

Bigfoot · Jul 23, 2007

Orlando, I sent you email. Having problems with Private messages.

Orlando Auction · Jul 23, 2007

Still having PM issues as well. Anyone else getting through?

Looking forward to hearing from you Bigfoot.

hobbes_lives · Jul 23, 2007

Orlando Auction said:
Still having PM issues as well. Anyone else getting through?

The best I could do was read my new ones listed under "User CP", as suggested by FXDiz.

Bigfoot · Jul 24, 2007

Orlando, still can't send a PM. I got your PM, I will try to meet up with you.

funnyfarmman · Jul 25, 2007

When it comes off a 14 million dollar business jet, you call it "hand forming". If you have a piece of steel pipe to slide it over you should be able to reshape it to almost new form. Good luck!

cb

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