Spade for a budget??

Birddog1911 · Mar 8, 2018

Tried searching with key word "budget".

Right now, I can't afford a $120 digging instrument. Was wondering if anyone has tried this model, or something very similiar.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Short-Handle-Fiberglass-Drain-Spade/50299987

jerr-man · Mar 8, 2018

Check out Whites new Ground Hawg. I keep them in stock and are GREAT DIGGERS at an affordable price. Here is the link :

https://www.whiteselectronics.com/product/ground-hawg-shovel/?lang=us

Birddog1911 · Mar 8, 2018

I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

Fool · Mar 8, 2018

Birddog1911 said:
Tried searching with key word "budget".

Right now, I can't afford a $120 digging instrument. Was wondering if anyone has tried this model, or something very similiar.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Short-Handle-Fiberglass-Drain-Spade/50299987

I just bought this one but ive only used it for a couple hunts... seems to work great compared to a standard shovel

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F95D0I/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I like this digger also:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZAHR78/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

But keep in mind, im new and frugal

Oldsjunkie · Mar 8, 2018

I've had this out on a couple woods hunts. Works well, feels plenty solid as a shovel and a walking stick...Lifetime guarantee. American company out of Michigan. Quality is there and the steel feels good. Unfortunately it's Chinese built. I put a little more edge on the blade and it does what it's supposed to in root-laden areas. Sure would be nice to see it come from Michigan for another $10 even.

https://radiusgarden.com/collections/digging-tools/products/root-slayer-nomad

Not super crazy about the shape of the ball style handle, but I like the ball style more than I thought I would after having a D handled Samson. Definitely like the bigger blade for the woods. For the $40, I'd say it's a good option on a budget.

YMMV,
Olds

bibelot · Mar 8, 2018

Birddog1911 said:
Tried searching with key word "budget".

Right now, I can't afford a $120 digging instrument. Was wondering if anyone has tried this model, or something very similiar.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Short-Handle-Fiberglass-Drain-Spade/50299987

That would work, its big for the public eye to see though but it would probably work well.

Ron 71 · Mar 8, 2018

jerr-man said:
Check out Whites new Ground Hawg. I keep them in stock and are GREAT DIGGERS at an affordable price. Here is the link :

https://www.whiteselectronics.com/product/ground-hawg-shovel/?lang=us

+1 on the ground hawg or a T handle Sampson,
Yes they are twice the $$ but just look at the differences in construction,
you'll only buy it once, how many seasons do you think the cheaper one will last?
I'm guessing 1 if your lucky but that's just my opinion, Good luck and HH!

Dirt Lizard · Mar 8, 2018

Used military shovels are cheap and last a long time as well. Ebay or Amazon have plenty.

SafeCrackerCam · Mar 8, 2018

I agree with Dirt Lizard. I picked one of these up on Amazon for the versatility but I have a Garret tool for the yards.

It's A Trap! · Mar 8, 2018

Birddog1911 said:
Tried searching with key word "budget".

Right now, I can't afford a $120 digging instrument. Was wondering if anyone has tried this model, or something very similiar.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Short-Handle-Fiberglass-Drain-Spade/50299987

get a surplus E-tool from military surplus sites. usually they sell for 20 to 25, they fold up and can be used as a hoe, pick or shovel. AMES is a very good manufacturer, don't get the cheap Chinese knockoffs

It's A Trap! · Mar 8, 2018

Dirt Lizard said:
Used military shovels are cheap and last a long time as well. Ebay or Amazon have plenty.

I have a tri-folding E-tool. Its never let me down yet

Birddog1911 · Mar 9, 2018

I don't know why I didn't think about an e-tool! And, I don't have to pay for one!

Silversmith45 · Mar 9, 2018

Dirt Lizard said:
Used military shovels are cheap and last a long time as well. Ebay or Amazon have plenty.

If you buy a military entrenching tool, make sure that it is the real thing. Most of the copies are made of cheap metal and bend the first time you use them.

Hsimmons75 · Mar 9, 2018

I bought a similar drain spade from Harbor Freight. It was super cheap. I used a cut off wheel on my grinder and shortened the blade as well as adding teeth to one side. It has worked great so far. One full season in and zero problems.

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RF1 · Mar 10, 2018

I do not know what your budget is, but here's the best price I could find for the Lesche Sampson T handle: http://northgeorgiadetectors.com/accessories/digging-tools/lesche-sampson-t-handle-shovel/

Big Treble · Mar 10, 2018

Birddog1911 said:
Tried searching with key word "budget".

Right now, I can't afford a $120 digging instrument. Was wondering if anyone has tried this model, or something very similiar.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Short-Handle-Fiberglass-Drain-Spade/50299987

Something like this was my first shovel. My was from Menards, fiberglass over steel tube. Mine is a mastercraft name but is made in the USA. It's about 1-2 inches wider and I cut it down to about 1-2" longer.

Actually if I do any field hunting I grab it first, it works awesome. But heavier than my sampson

BUT PLEASE DON'T use in a park.

Gauntlet · Mar 11, 2018

Birddog1911 said:
Tried searching with key word "budget".

Right now, I can't afford a $120 digging instrument. Was wondering if anyone has tried this model, or something very similiar.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Short-Handle-Fiberglass-Drain-Spade/50299987

Depending on where you dig, and how hard the soil is, it would be fine in crop fields, and anywhere unless soil was hardpacked.

I bought a trenching shovel, longer handle, but blade is considerably heavier. I shortened the handle, added a D-handle, and ended-up cutting the blade and rewelding it to a slightly straighter angle. It's basically an indestructible shovel now.

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