Custom Sand Scoops

OBN · Jun 21, 2014

Just wondering how, or what was used to cut out the titanium scoop heads

We had all water jetted, and like Stavr had said they charge you from the time they pick up the metal put it on the table to the time they pull it off the table, I can't remember the cost but the final total for two 90% titanium scoops from start to finish, metal and all was about 350.oo, (less the handle) the only part that was not was the main tube mount which is SS and the bolts....

I just broke my Aluminum Diablo at the tube mount, after about 3 years of part time hunting...the tube mount was Aluminum. Now I am using one of the titanium's ..

We bought some thinner titanium, I think it was .063? But we never got around to having them done. It would have weigh in less then the one's I have now by a few ounces....

Surf Master · Jun 21, 2014

I will

Stick to stainless, and aluminum with ss lip, as new scoops get invented, there is always money to buy a new one, but when scoop prices ( Titanium ) cost as much as machines, you draw the line, there 4 , no market for titanium, however, the CT Mders should give it a try, for those rocky condition's, stainless, and aluminum with ss lip, works well in Maryland & Florida , Earl

Number9 · Jun 21, 2014

Surf Master said:
Stick to stainless, and aluminum with ss lip, as new scoops get invented, there is always money to buy a new one, but when scoop prices ( Titanium ) cost as much as machines, you draw the line, there 4 , no market for titanium, however, the CT Mders should give it a try, for those rocky condition's, stainless, and aluminum with ss lip, works well in Maryland & Florida , Earl

Due to the price of the metal, it isn't feasible to produce sand scoops on a large scale from titanium.
I don't make anything for sale, so it's just for my own use and titanium has always been a favorite to work... but it has a way of making me say four-letter words! :lol:

I not only metal detect, I also dig for gems and minerals, prospect for gold, and plan to dig ginseng this year.. if I'm lucky enough to get drawn for a permit. Most of my digging tools are made from titanium.

Surf Master · Jun 21, 2014

i here ya #9

Do you nugget hunt, pan, run a S box, or dredge for gold down their :?:

Number9 · Jun 21, 2014

Surf Master said:
Do you nugget hunt, pan, run a S box, or dredge for gold down their

I mostly pan, I don't have a dredge. I have a couple of S boxes which aren't used much because most of my prospecting is in the National Forest.

How about a gold pan you may have never seen...

It's made of titanium for light weight to carry to remote areas.. it folds up and carried in a pack. It will pan much faster than a regular gold pan and only needs a minimum amount of water... it was also a test bed for a different type sluice.

fsa46 · Jun 21, 2014

Number9 said:
I mostly pan, I don't have a dredge. I have a couple of S boxes which aren't used much because most of my prospecting is in the National Forest.

How about a gold pan you may have never seen...

It's made of titanium for light weight to carry to remote areas.. it folds up and carried in a pack. It will pan much faster than a regular gold pan and only needs a minimum amount of water... it was also a test bed for a different type sluice.

Yup, quality workmanship # 9 , but I wouldn't expect anything less from you.
It sounds like you are an adventurer all the way. I hope you find/make a nice score, you certainty have the right tools for it. :workforgold:

Number9 · Jun 21, 2014

I love beach detecting, just wish it wasn't that far away. I'm land locked here in Tennessee and only get to the beach once or twice a year.

I've got the tool "that guy in CT" needs to dig his rocky beach and I'll guarantee
it wouldn't break!

But, I don't think he would be caught dead with a shovel!? :laughing:

The shovel is full size, the head is removed and carried in a pack. Placing the protective cap on the end, it becomes a walking stick. Made from both Grade 5&9 titanium.

Best at ya!

Cfmct · Jun 21, 2014

I use a shovel at work... I'm not using one during play time :lol:

Wayne... you have posted more in this thread then you have in the past 3 years

itsaring! · Jun 21, 2014

Stunmi said:
Ahh, a Van Norman crankshaft grinder! Very nice machine and great picture. Where was this?

One of the performance engine shops he used to work at. The old timer street racers would still know who he was around these parts.

Number9 · Jun 21, 2014

Cfmct said:
I use a shovel at work... I'm not using one during play time

Wayne... you have posted more in this thread then you have in the past 3
years

I'm sorry.. but I get so lonesome just sitting on this hill, while everyone else is hunting on the beach *snif*.

Some times I think I'm just going crazy(er)...

Humm? Guess what that pick/mattock in my right hand and the machete in my left hand is made of? :laughing:

Cfmct · Jun 21, 2014

ABS plastic?

Number9 · Jun 21, 2014

Cfmct said:
ABS plastic?

I started to make them out of ABS.. but, all I had on hand was PVC welding rods...

Besides, my plastic welding certification might have been expired?
Yes, I actually had one! :shock:

Diggum · Jun 21, 2014

Number9 said:
I love beach detecting, just wish it wasn't that far away. I'm land locked here in Tennessee and only get to the beach once or twice a year.

I've got the tool "that guy in CT" needs to dig his rocky beach and I'll guarantee
it wouldn't break!

But, I don't think he would be caught dead with a shovel!?

The shovel is full size, the head is removed and carried in a pack. Placing the protective cap on the end, it becomes a walking stick. Made from both Grade 5&9 titanium.

Wow, that is the prettiest shovel I have ever seen! Bonus points for the multipurpose handle! Holy cow, that's an awesome setup! :goodjob:

Stunmi · Jun 21, 2014

itsaring! said:
One of the performance engine shops he used to work at. The old timer street racers would still know who he was around these parts.

Jax?

Swing360 · Jun 22, 2014

Soooo... Number 9... I'll take 2 shovels, a pick, and 1 scoop please

bling bling · Jun 23, 2014

I would be doing the fabricating and welding. I just offered it I any of you had a design that fits your needs and

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bling bling · Jun 23, 2014

And could find it out there. As far as gauge/thicknesses etc, I'd be able to handle that. I will come up with some designs that are bit out there and could be helpful.

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