Jackson Digger

[mach2]

Hi all

First post here, been lurking for a bit thought I jump in.

I was in Graingers today picking up work materials and came across what looks to be like a well built digging tool. Called a versa planter multi tool with a 6" blade and the one at the store came with a hard shell sheath, although the web site doesn't show it. Thinking about picking it up tomorrow when I go back to pick up the work materials.

Anyone seen one of these? Grainger was asking 24.95

[Ed in KC]

Welcome to the forum! That looks very similar to a digger sold at Home Depot and other stores for around $12. Even with your Co's discount, it won't make it that cheap.

[Bearharold]

I use a tool looks very much like that I got at Lowes for $13.99 plus tax .
Its called a planter buddy and is very well built has to be to stand up to my treament .

http://www.amestruetemper.com/plantersbuddy.htm

[rcasi44]

We did discussion down the page. here's a link. Rob
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=16303

[Tinky1878]

Nothing beats a lesche!

My expierence with these has been mostly positive. The only problem is it is hard to get it to go into the ground because of the forked weeder on the front.

[TimC]

Those are some nice diggers to be sure.

[Kris in WA]

that jackson looks pretty neat, but i got the same one as Ed and it works great till i can afford a lesche.

[mepot]

That would be a good deal with a sheath.If you get one from lowes or HD they don't have a sheath.If anyone needs a perfect fit sheath for this digger,you can find one here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sheath-for-Treas...742.m153.l1262

[mach2]

Didn't get the jackson digger from Grainger's but I did go out Saturday and bought a x-terra 70! The fine gentleman that sold it to me threw in a minelab digger very similar to the lesche. Seems to be very sturdy only thing was in didn't have the honed edges like the lesche. I did take care of that issue also....the ol bench grinder fixed me right up! Works great! Will have to do until I can get a lesche, more important things needed first. Think I'm goin to order the vibra probe this week. Any opinions on this probe?

Gary