coin popper from Ace Hardware

snell

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• Mar 5, 2010

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I stopped by the local Ace Hardware with the intention of picking up a cheap screwdriver to grind down into a coin popping tool. I found this weeding tool instead and a few minutes on the grinder to get rid of those nasty points and I'm good to go for a mere $2.65.

Before grinding

After grinding

one more tool to hump around

 

Digger Dan

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• Mar 5, 2010

• #2

cool....

 

SueLue80

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• Mar 5, 2010

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I have one of those from the 70's It works great on breaking up the clay around here

 

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• Mar 5, 2010

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Looks good!!

 

Michigan Badger

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• Mar 5, 2010

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Smart idea.

I never could get the hang of those poppers myself. All my coins come out with nasty scratches.

 

AlinMN

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• Mar 5, 2010

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Michigan Badger said:

Smart idea.

I never could get the hang of those poppers myself. All my coins come out with nasty scratches.

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It helps to use a pinpointer first to locate the coin before popping then you can poke in the ground along side the coin and pry it up from underneath without scratching it. I just use a flat screwdriver on all coins that are shallow enough to pinpoint from the surface, then I don't have to dig a plug.

 

Ill Digger

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• Mar 7, 2010

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Looks like that'll work.
HH

 

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• Mar 7, 2010

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Cool....

 

Silversmith45

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• Mar 7, 2010

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I think that I would round the corners a bit so as not to have a sharp point. I have done that on long, thin screwdrivers with good results.

 

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unomike

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• May 20, 2010

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I'll add something to the details here. To prevent coin scratches after the modification, why not coat the business end with Plasti-coat?

And when the coating wears, just re-dip and you are ready to go again.

HH~Unomike

 

DIGGER27

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• May 21, 2010

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Same deal, different tool.
Gasket scraper from Harbor Freight.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa...o?itemid=98507&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

Haven't used it except for an initial hole after I "fixed" it.
Seems to work fine, might have to thin it down and coat it with plastic.
In combination with the new Pro pointer, this could turn out to be a beautiful friendship.

 

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Et Cetera

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• May 24, 2010

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Does anyone know of a video of one being used? I would really like to see hoe they work, they look like they might come in handy.

 

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• May 24, 2010

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thats a great idea

 

MrJeep

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• Aug 16, 2010

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Coin Popper Video

Et Cetera said:

Does anyone know of a video of one being used? I would really like to see hoe they work, they look like they might come in handy.

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Here's a link to a coin popper video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58e1XNIoKDE I'm not real good at it yet, however I'm getting better. The key is to be exactly on with pinpointing with your machines coil. Hope this helps.

MrJeep

 

Don

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• Aug 16, 2010

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Looks like the guy in the video is basiclly popping out a plug along with the coin. When you get good, you can pretty much just pop out the coin without much dirt.

 

Silversmith45

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• Aug 16, 2010

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I don't believe that a plastic coat will help much with a digging tool. It would wear off right away.

 

MrJeep

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• Aug 17, 2010

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Silversmith45 said:

I don't believe that a plastic coat will help much with a digging tool. It would wear off right away.

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I agree, plus I think it would create too much drag trying to get it into the ground.

 

tylerb_drums

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• Aug 26, 2010

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo21PXIAFFo&NR=1

this guy has a cool idea! the grass may die though..

 

Don

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• Aug 26, 2010

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tylerb_drums said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo21PXIAFFo&NR=1

this guy has a cool idea! the grass may die though..

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Those type of diggers do work well, but for me, it's kind of heavy to lug around, plus you said it, the grass will die for sure in any semi dry area.

 

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• Aug 31, 2010

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I always use a coin popper when it is a shallow enough target. I've even managed to get the probe right through the loop of a pulltab, lol.

I bought one of the Garrett Coin Probes, but I'm not thrilled with it. I keep bending it, especially on deeper coins. I need to find a stronger probe. Maybe just a flat tip screwdriver ?