Digging tool?

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Paul Dport

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• Jul 16, 2013

• #41

Diggin tool

Hey lots of great ones out there.
I bought a nice heavy metal one from Lowes for about $15 ~~True Temper (made in China) seems to be good.
It has one side seratted and other edge is sharp with a 1 to 5 inch measurement stamped inside.
Another I have Dalyne Enterprise Bradshaw NE 68619 nice heavy trowel type.
I have a small magnet I keep on it to help locate iron/tin etc when digging.
Rest If You Must, But Don't Quit".
All Paul.

 

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roadapple

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• Jul 16, 2013

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" You Get What You Pay For "

Don't waste more $$$$ on tools that bend and break ! Stay with the tried and true Lesche digger and the Samsom-T handel shovel (18in or 31in ), you can't go wrong !! As for that red nail puller thingy ..... I'am not interested in finding nails? Choose wisely, as time is money and money is time. Happy Hunting !

 

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• Jul 16, 2013

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Get a Sampson. There is nothing better out there. Why push a knife into the ground and get sore hands? Why try to scoop dirt with a lousy Lesche? Get a Sampson. It makes a neater plug. You can get under the target. No more scratched coins. Did I say get a Sampson?

Can also be used to defend yourself from snakes, dogs, and anything else that means you harm.


The last digging tool you will ever buy.

 

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• Jul 16, 2013

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I agree that the Sampson is great, I really like my double serrated 31" T handle; but there are places it would not be nice to take it.

For most of those the Lesche is called upon. There are places where even that is a little much for appearances; for those places the Wilson trowel is a lot lower profile.

For me each has their place. Yes, I do wish I could use the Sampson everywhere.

 

mlitty

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• Jul 17, 2013

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Labyrinth said:

That is exactly why I got rid of my tanks and got a plasma.

FYI = I used 3/16 plate steel.

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Plasma would be great, but I only use them a few times a year.

3/16 was what yours looked like. That's plenty strong and probably more than enough. I didn't have any 3/16 around though, so it's 1/4 for these. It's a little heavy, but it was free and I doubt that I'll ever bend it.

The 1/4" might be thicker than practical for pushing through the ground.

We'll see after some testing.

 

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mlitty

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• Jul 17, 2013

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scott9050

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• Jul 18, 2013

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GroundSweeper said:

I ran across one of those at home depot (online) when searching for a second fiskars. 24.99 but carbon steel blade, has a bit of a hilt which is nice.

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I have that exact same one as well as this:



http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/groundworkreg;-mini-shovel-with-fiberglass-handle?cm_vc=-10005

 

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• Jul 20, 2013

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I bought two Mini Shovels from Harbor Freight for $7. It's 28" long, 6" wide blade and extremely lightweight. Love it. Cuts through roots and hard pack soil. I can dig while sitting, squatting or stooped. Cuts a beautiful plug too.
LOVE IT!