My new digger/popper design... Will it work?????

[tabdog]

[size=medium]I've gone from hand diggers like Fisker's and True
Temper, to screw drivers, which I use most of tha
time now......... Because I can pinpoint and judge
depth better now.

But I wanted somethin shaped a little different, and
something a little more heavy duty.

My most recent digger I made from an old Craftsman
1/2" breaker bar. It's stainless steel and strong. I
made it with a 6" bench grinder.

After I shaped tha metal, I got a can of plastic dip
for about $7 at Lowes, and put four coats on my
big screw driver and my brass probe.

I put several coats on my new digger to have a
large enough handle.

I'll start with a group photo for perspective.

My new digger is actually 12.5" long. There is an
illusion in the photo.

Tell me what you think about my design.............

I may have a chance to try it out tomorrow.

Thanks for lookin,

Tabdog [/size]

 

[tvr]

Looks good Tabdog.

 

[SkiWhiz]

It should do just fine Tabdog now we got to give it a name. I have to get me a can of that plastic dip stuff, I have always wanted to try it but never think to get it when I am at a place that sells it. I can see it now, everything I own will be dipped in plastic. Does it come in my favorite color, orange. Steve.

 

[Relic]

Looks convincing; I'm betting it will work well! Let us know how it does.

Relic

 

[tab-nabit]

Looks good TD - let us know after you use it what you think - I mean for detecting that is

 

[Beale]

It looks very nice! Good and strong, and the shape is good. I hope it works well for you, Beale.

 

[nwdetectorist]

Nice work Tabdog....

...I usually buy the cheap gasket scraper/pry bar from Harbor Freight Tools for $3.99 and it seems to do the trick.
But I do like the lesser angle you have created as well as the rounded yet pointy tip for pushing into the soil.

Now I have good reason to purchase a bench grinder.

I must admit though that I am one of those who uses the Lesche Digger mostly.
What I need is to get back in form with my pinpointing since I have just started detecting again after a few years layoff

nwdetectorist
TOO MUCH DIRT, NOT ENUFF TIME!

 

[tab-nabit]

Ok - it just hit me what it reminds me of. One of the tools used in wood lathe work.

There are a variety of tools for wood lathe - so may be some additional ideas there TD.

I knew there was more to it than just licking the frosting off it after making cup cakes.

 

[Gunnar of bradford MN]

n/t

 

[rmptr]

Yes Samurai Tabdog, you'll probably do fine with that new weapon!

 

[amcjavelin]

that's a sweet tool you've built there, keep us posted on how you like it!