Digging in frozen ground

ReDbarron13 · Jan 16, 2015

Does anyone recommend a certain tool for digging in frozen ground? I am using a trapping shovel and was curious if there may be something better out there.

stinger · Jan 16, 2015

jack hamma

Andy105 · Jan 16, 2015

stinger said:
jack hamma

Yep

Surf Master · Jan 16, 2015

Funny thread

http://www.equipmenttraderonline.com/listing/1986-CASE-450C-110418975 howboutit :lol:

or http://www.metrobobcat.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?mfrcode=&catcode=&modelyear=2015&veh=447528

007tallguy · Jan 17, 2015

the way the ground is frozen here, dynamite is the way to go. for more tidy digging, C-4 can be shaped to "cut" cleaner plugs. other than that, it's going to be a 2-3 month waiting period.

9Veater · Jan 17, 2015

Equivalent to pissing in the wind

dirt dick · Jan 17, 2015

a weed burner might help, or calcium chloride to thaw the ground :laughing:

waiting till spring here end of March hopefully.......

Chad · Jan 17, 2015

Chad · Jan 17, 2015

Also available in hand held versions:

msand · Jan 17, 2015

Here we go again. New winter frozen ground and old problem. Try reading this:

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=174466&highlight=frozen

MotorPro · Jan 17, 2015

Having seen the arm of a backhoe snap in half trying to Dig in frozen ground I suggest waiting for spring!

oleman · Jan 17, 2015

Temps in middle 40's here today---Went to a place I have permission to hunt..Tried to cut a plug in a out of way place...No go---Ground frozen----Got back in truck and returned home----Not going to piss owner off and loose a good spot to detect