coin probes/digging tools

[sealteem5]

can i get some input on digging tool and coin probes ,who makes the best ones that are not junk , and coin probes ,thank you troy

 

[liltracs]

Im no expert but for digging I use a miniature contractors grade shovel and a shraded digging tool. A cheap pinpointer from Harbor Freight.

 

[1859large]

I have one of these and a multi Purpose Planting Tool by Fiskars. Guaranteed for life. It is made of chromed steel and cost me $10. It has a knife on one side and a saw on the other.

This West German folding shovel/trench tool is a little heavy but the shovel is straight in line with the handle where many garden shovels have a considerable angle. A very tough unit. The pick can be of help with large rocks. Cost $25 in Canada (mostly shipping cost from US.)

This year I have found cheap fiberglass trowels in local stores. They cost $2 and are fairly tough and will work to pass across your coil for those small unfindables.

S

 

[twalton]

I use the Ames Planter from Lowes. It cuts a real nice plug down to about 6 inches with ease, saws right through roots and is easy to keep sharp with a file. Very strong, doesn't bend or twist and is stainless steel-no rust! In open plowed fields, creeks beds and sand bars a stout bayonet that was bought for $10 at a gun show is a useful tool. I sometimes use the military surplus trench shovel if i plan to dig some bigger holes for relic hunting. It is almost indestructable. Keep us posted on your finds. These are my personal choices from trial and error.

HH - twalton

Tracker IV
Pioneer 202

 

[tenedy]

this is what i use.

 

[sealteem5]

I WANT TO THANK YOU GUY AND GIRLS FOR POSTING THESE PICS I AM LOOKING FOR IDEAS AND I STILL NEED SOME OF COIN PROBES THOUGH KEEP SENDING PLEASE ..HAVE A GREAT DAY