209Ace
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My first digger was the Predator Tools Model 85B.
The 85B was all the digger I needed until I hunted a park in the older part of Stockton that was full of roots.
Most of these roots ranged from the stringy (which the 85 plows right through) up to 3/16" and woody.
I had seen power hacksaw blades used to make knives so this got me to thinking I might be able to use one as a base for my backup digger.
This build used a blade,a piece of pipe (I used black iron pipe) and a handlebar grip.
Cut and shape the 1/8" thick blade, slot the pipe, insert and weld the blade to the pipe.
I filled the pipe end closest to the blade with J-B Weld, and sanded it flat to keep out dirt and moisture, sprayed on some paint and slipped on the grip.
The 85 is my go-to digger but when conditions get tough its nice to have a backup tool.
Here is a pic comparing the 2 and a solo shot of the the the DIY tool:
The 85B was all the digger I needed until I hunted a park in the older part of Stockton that was full of roots.
Most of these roots ranged from the stringy (which the 85 plows right through) up to 3/16" and woody.
I had seen power hacksaw blades used to make knives so this got me to thinking I might be able to use one as a base for my backup digger.
This build used a blade,a piece of pipe (I used black iron pipe) and a handlebar grip.
Cut and shape the 1/8" thick blade, slot the pipe, insert and weld the blade to the pipe.
I filled the pipe end closest to the blade with J-B Weld, and sanded it flat to keep out dirt and moisture, sprayed on some paint and slipped on the grip.
The 85 is my go-to digger but when conditions get tough its nice to have a backup tool.
Here is a pic comparing the 2 and a solo shot of the the the DIY tool:
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