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a VERY BIG scoop? VERY.
- Thread starter Mirco
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Anonymous
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Our very big 8" water scoop!
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(Edited by Guvner..)
We're now a Findmall Sponsor.
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(Edited by Guvner..)
gold-digger
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mattockman
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Hahahahaha....Just kidding.......I won't show my huge scoop cause I worry you may make the same mistake as I did.
Bigger is not necessarily better. If you dig wet sand and water, just remember you got to pull that sucker out after burying it to the hilt. NOT AN EAST TASK!
I have hyper extended my arm at the elbow and it took 7 months to get over it with out any doctors help.
I wish I could experiment with a few other designs of beach scoops....I don't like the way the handles get in the way of digging....if your scoop is say 6" wide but after digging first scoop full and another and then all of a sudden your hole is not wide enough cause handle hits the top of hole....so you have to long gate the hole to accomidate the handle....forget it...too much work for me. a better position of the handle may help...
The Minelab Explorer with a good coil on like the new SE pro coil will go to unbelievable depths.....I need a back hoe or a better designed scoop.
I think I would rather have a longer basket, oppossed to wider basket.....say 2' long basket before the handle hits the top of the hole. 2' is the max I would like to dig and I am not sure if it is possible but I am sure if we all put our heads together we will think of something....I have read maybe digging half scoops will work better....less fatiging but then again you got to beat the ever filling in of the hole at the same time.....it seems like a no win situation sometimes.....I usually miss at least 4 targets everytime I go out and who knows what they were cause I can't keep up with the sinking of the target and the caving in of the hole.....thats why it is not accurate in determining the actual depth of target when first detected but just a reference.
I would stay with a longer basket and smaller diameter in width...say 5" max.....unless pinpointing is a problem...then maybe wide but short in length of basket would be better.....your call......
Trust me it is alot of hard work if you have a great detector.....lots to learn and lots to invent still......
Bigger is not necessarily better. If you dig wet sand and water, just remember you got to pull that sucker out after burying it to the hilt. NOT AN EAST TASK!
I have hyper extended my arm at the elbow and it took 7 months to get over it with out any doctors help.
I wish I could experiment with a few other designs of beach scoops....I don't like the way the handles get in the way of digging....if your scoop is say 6" wide but after digging first scoop full and another and then all of a sudden your hole is not wide enough cause handle hits the top of hole....so you have to long gate the hole to accomidate the handle....forget it...too much work for me. a better position of the handle may help...
The Minelab Explorer with a good coil on like the new SE pro coil will go to unbelievable depths.....I need a back hoe or a better designed scoop.
I think I would rather have a longer basket, oppossed to wider basket.....say 2' long basket before the handle hits the top of the hole. 2' is the max I would like to dig and I am not sure if it is possible but I am sure if we all put our heads together we will think of something....I have read maybe digging half scoops will work better....less fatiging but then again you got to beat the ever filling in of the hole at the same time.....it seems like a no win situation sometimes.....I usually miss at least 4 targets everytime I go out and who knows what they were cause I can't keep up with the sinking of the target and the caving in of the hole.....thats why it is not accurate in determining the actual depth of target when first detected but just a reference.
I would stay with a longer basket and smaller diameter in width...say 5" max.....unless pinpointing is a problem...then maybe wide but short in length of basket would be better.....your call......
Trust me it is alot of hard work if you have a great detector.....lots to learn and lots to invent still......
Learn to pin point or go visit the local Caterpillar dealer.
Seriously, it's just a matter of practice and some hand/eye co-ordination. Keep your swing at a consistent distance and soon you can dig the target blindfolded, which is essentially what you are doing when you are in murky waters anyway. Bigger isn't better until you know where to put the scoop in the first place and how deep you're going to be digging. Get out and dig some holes until you have a feel for it and then you won't need anything bigger than a good 6" scoop. No point in trying to drive a finishing nail with a sledge hammer.
Cheers,
BDA
Seriously, it's just a matter of practice and some hand/eye co-ordination. Keep your swing at a consistent distance and soon you can dig the target blindfolded, which is essentially what you are doing when you are in murky waters anyway. Bigger isn't better until you know where to put the scoop in the first place and how deep you're going to be digging. Get out and dig some holes until you have a feel for it and then you won't need anything bigger than a good 6" scoop. No point in trying to drive a finishing nail with a sledge hammer.Cheers,
BDA
mattockman
New member
Both scoops measure 6"wide by 11'' long.........one has 1/2" and other has 5/8 holes to drain sand. I like the 1/2 holes better....less small things fall thru...
heres a couple pics....but they make-em even bigger!!!
heres a couple pics....but they make-em even bigger!!!
Micro... like BDA said practice your pinpointing...
When your coil goes over the target place a foot behind your coil where the target it then place your scoop in front of your foot and move your coil and start digging... most times you will be able to get the target in a scoop or two..
When your coil goes over the target place a foot behind your coil where the target it then place your scoop in front of your foot and move your coil and start digging... most times you will be able to get the target in a scoop or two..
GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va
New member
http://www.rtgstore.com/rtgroyalscoops.htm
look at #H8 - 8" stainless steel baby
and then take a look in the mirror
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then this pic
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u in in oct.
look at #H8 - 8" stainless steel baby
and then take a look in the mirror
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then this pic
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u in in oct.
GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va
New member
many of us have had rotator cup surgery, some have had both shoulders done
myself, i am lucky, have not had the need yet
B U T
i did just down size to 5" and it is the greatest move i ever made - see pic
have fun
myself, i am lucky, have not had the need yet
B U T
i did just down size to 5" and it is the greatest move i ever made - see pic
have fun
GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va said:
Will you sell the big one that you do not use and do not need any longer dear Grave Digger?
I hate pinpointing! I love to excavate a huge chunk of the planet in one huge monstrous dig. I love the process! Finding just one modern cent just once in a while - is OK with me. And also I love to collect junk, glass, nails, cans and remove from the beach to garbage bins, believe it or not. And all MDers whom I know do the same.
We must be cherished and loved not harrased against and hated through. We are good !!! I did not yet see even a single uncovered left hole so far. Not a single one. What are they talking about??!!
For us retirees who are not rich and cannot afford golf and marina clubs MDing is the only available and affordable healthy activity in fresh air and in the sun all year round. Not boring like pointless jogging in polluted streets.
Last time a saw a MDer in the beach. I thought he was some 60sh. He was 82 in reality!! Because of MDing last 20 yeras every day!! Instead of watching TV and eating potato chips and taking tons of medication.
Sell !! To me!!
doindadiggin
New member
Guys i think i am gunna need a real big BIG scoop for this.terry in oz
blacksander
New member
Hi these are the scoops we use in spain 1 dig usually gets it out all are homemade can`t seem to buy strong ones in the uk that stand up to test
blacksander
New member
Hi sorry when i said scoops i ment this is a picture of one of them the other 2 my mates have got we had 3 made they are made from 3mm perferated stainless steel with a hollow stainless pole but they have a lot of supports welded at the bottom they were made at a place that makes bakery equipment ,the poles split down for air transportation