RTG Scoop Modifications

[fsa46]

After using my RTG scoop in Lews " rock garden", I realized I needed more modifications than just a stainless steel lip.

My toes were killing me after the hunt because the pad on the back of the scoop was at such a poor angle that I couldn't put my foot on it to really apply pressure to get into the rocks. Also, after using my Stavr scoop with a grab handle on it I'm spoiled....I really like it, ( the grab handle ).

So, my pal CJ had a piece of aluminum pipe the right diameter, that he was kind enough to let me have and I had some diamond plate for the kicker.

I removed the old kicker and made a new one at the angle I wanted. I then cut the pipe to the length I wanted and coped it to fit the exsting handle. If you notice, I had already drilled 1/2" holes all the way to the S/S lip for better drainage. I had a local shop weld everything because my welder isn't set-up to weld aluminum.

The only thing else I will do is add some 1/4" or 3/8" hardware cloth to the inside circumference, toward the back of the scoop.

With these mods the scoop feels great and should be what the doctor ordered.

I should wrap up my sifter tonight or tomorrow and I'm ready for action. Thanks for looking.

[alumaman]

I really like the toe plate. Nice job.

[borntofli]

Looks nice.... My question is why didnt you put the new handle closer to the scoop.... I've been contemplating putting one on mine... I think the leverage/balance point is farther down the shaft..... How is this working for you??? I am scooping wet sand, dryer sand may make the equasion different..... What is the yellow stuff on the handle??

The foot plate is a big winner.....

[fsa46]

Originally Posted by borntofli

Looks nice.... My question is why didnt you put the new handle closer to the scoop.... I've been contemplating putting one on mine... I think the leverage/balance point is farther down the shaft..... How is this working for you??? I am scooping wet sand, dryer sand may make the equasion different..... What is the yellow stuff on the handle??

The foot plate is a big winner.....

It's a matter of preference, everyone likes something different, some like them high, some low . Some of these hand grabs are on the side, I don't think I would care for that but some people do. The handle that is on my other scoop is at the same hight and it works great FOR ME so I put this one in the same location, someone else might not like it.

Believe me when I say the plate that was on the scoop was a killer. It was just slightly rounded and smooth. When you tried to use it, your foot ( toes ) would want to keep sliding off. Craig suggested to glue non skid material on it but I didn't like the angle either so remided both problems.

The yellow stuff is electrical tape.

[edgarlild]

nice scoop there

[Labyrinth]

Good Job on the modifications !

[Oldbill]

Boy that's sweet.

[Steffen70]

I had to look twice to recognize the RTG part of that scoop...

Congratulation on a job very well done - I can't think of one single thing which you have not allready improved, and would definately prefer your scoop to the original RTG scoop (and RTG allready made a good scoop - Yours is just better)

HH.

/Steffen

[Buster]

Real Nice job..looks like it will work out great..Buster.......