caro1979
New Member
Is it better to use an e-tool type shovel or invest in a digging tool like the lesche? I will be doing mostly coin and relic hunting with an XP Deus.
Shovel or digging tool?
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I have both an e-tool and a Deteknix Diamond digger (same shape as a Lesche). I use the e-tool for digging in places like gravel river banks and in the woods, and my Diamond digger for parks to keep my holes nice and tidy.
So, get both! I may also invest in one of the 18" T-handle sampson shovels in the near future just to have a little more leverage digging in the hard red clay dirt in my town this summer.
So, get both! I may also invest in one of the 18" T-handle sampson shovels in the near future just to have a little more leverage digging in the hard red clay dirt in my town this summer.
caro1979
New Member
Thanks for the tip.
METALMANIAC-NY
Elite Member
I use a small spade type shovel....and use the Lesche for recovering targets from the hole. IMO using a small shovel I dig neater plugs and less damage to grass etc. Also good for farm fields and rocky soil...HH!
Bill_Ace_350
Elite Member
Both have their place. Depends on the conditions.
Daveowny
Full Member
+1 Depth depending, I use both. The Sampson t handles are great and using the t handle to tamp down the ground also works great for me. Ya, it's imposing on public land but it's all about the footprint you leave behind, which is minimal.
