sand scoop

[tropico5]

I think they are a definate but i must admit when you think about what they actually are,they are a scandalous price

Anyone know any good deals on a medium sized one.?

 

[Craig-PI]

If you are serious about beach hunting then price should not be a factor.. you just can't use anything in the water or wet sand you need a scoop that is going to be able to pry out rocks if needed or to dig deep.. I have 2 scoops they cost me $145 and $160... when you are hunting in or near the water you dig fast because as soon as you start scooping that hole starts filling in again especially in the water..

 

[Waterbug]

A well built heavy duty scoop that won't bend or brake is worth every cent.If you don't have the materials and tools to build one yourself,then you have to pay for someone else to do it for you.Yes, they are high priced,but you are paying for a guy punching a time-clock in a shop somewhere doing a job.Everything is high priced these days.Take gasoline, I remember when it was 18

 

[mtpockets]

[quote Waterbug]Everything is high priced these days.Take gasoline, I remember when it was 18

 

[PaPa-Joe-Fla.]

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[RONALD99]

Kellyco has a good supply to decide what works best for you, Depending what type and what your going to use it for.If strictly in the water you want a decent size one that will hold up and be able to withstand the the elements of the water.

I have the 6061 by Kellyco and it is made of aluminum and works great on land and in water, But sometimes the target is hard to locate in the surf so I'm going to purchase the brute Kellyco sells.They also have a 5 inch basket that works great in the sand and calm water also made out of aluminum.

It depends on your size and if you want to handle a heavy scoop or lighter one, Always remember you get what you pay for in life so unless your buying a used scoop from someone you need to research and purchase the right scoop that will get the job done and one that you can handle that wont wear you out quickly, Good luck

 

[Bobbie]

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[kaptainkosmic]

First buy on of these, you can get one used for about $100,000

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Next buy this for about $50,000

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Don't forget the tig welder $2,000

Oh yeah the software to program the cnc $6000.

Now take about $50 worth of stainless (price is only good for 10 days)design it, punch it, form it, weld it, assemble it, ship it to your dealers (marked up just like detectors) and you can build your special version of a super duper scoop. Geese $100 plus bucks doesn't seem like to bad a deal after all, hey?

If you think scoops cost to much then don't buy one.

Just another perspective.

hh steve

 

[Cupajo]

Years ago I saw that it would take a special tool to dig among the cobble stones we have locally. I tried several of the scoops available 20 odd years ago and found they were not up to the task. I went to a local metal scrap yard and found a stainless cylinder some one welded together and couldn't use. I bought that and a stainless dealer provided the necessary heavy tube for the handle. Less than a hundred dollars in parts and an interested welding shop owner produced a scoop I call my "Poor Mans Backhoe". It weighs 14plus pounds, has a bucket 8" X 11" and is able to "git her done"! This is obviously a water only tool as the foam wrapped handle helps float her up-right for easier control and handling. I can put my 240 lbs on it and drive that big bucket down through the cobbles as I push and pull the handle back and fourth. I dump it into a floating sifter to reduce the need to man handle the digger. It has held up well and looks as if it will last forever.

At todays prices you would be hard pressed to build one for less than a $100.,but if you need a lighter unit one could be built using various stainless containers I've seen in the scrap yard. It would require cutting and drilling of course. My point is the if you have the tools or access to them and a bit of ingenuity you too can own a "Poor Man's Backhoe".

 

[normdiver]

Im with the Kaptain, I build my own scoops also, drill press, aluminum welder, metal shear and roller and then the labor invilved to drill about 80 1/2 inch holes and then the cost of materials, I use aluminum. I enjoy it as a hobby but if I was doing it for a living you have to sell alot of scoops to pay for the machinery. And the big guys make them welds look so good.