Home Depot Digger

[Psisco]

We couldn't find a normal one locally, so we went to Home Depot and found a small shovel to mod. A little mallet work and then we took it to the grinder. It was lots of fun to make, then we practiced with it in the front yard.

[DIGGER27]

When I started this hobby I bought the same one...got a little more radical on it's butt with the grinder.
Worked real good for the few months I used it.

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=44349

[Hoze513]

That looks like a great tool. Around how much does one cost.

[Psisco]

It was about $8.00, and it's stainless steel.

[beartoo]

I am going to check it out next time I get to Home Depot.
Thanks for th idea.

[Dustyloins]

Wish we had a Home Depot close by......nearest one is in Pueblo, CO which means driving over Lavita Pass (12,200 feet) in the winter. Only for the crazy or very brave!!!

Dusty

[Hoze513]

Thanks Psisco

[Clayton]

FYI those only have a metal shaft part way (at least the one I used to have did). It was recessed in plastic, which is just where it broke when I put a bit too much pressure on it...

[Psisco]

Yes. It is definitely only for cutting the plug and removing dirt from a hole. After being flattened, the metal will bend with too much pressure, and I'm sure the handle could be broken. I have solid camping shovel for anything that requires force.