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:usaflag: Heavy Duty Scoop (part-2)

C

Cupajo

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The 4th version of the "Hoe" is as sturdy as I can make a scoop while keeping the weight practical.

At just over 7lbs it does a great job of digging among the stones and is easy to handle.

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The hours spent drilling 3/16" holes around the bucket and the 1/4" holes in the bottom (ruined and broke a dozen or so drill bits) have been worth it in that the thing drains fast and is very strong.

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It is 8"in diameter and 10" deep with a 1"diameter aluminum handle re-enforced for 20" with a 3/4" aluminum pipe inside at the fastening point.

It is sealed at both ends with epoxy and the glued on foam keeps the handle floating.

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Each of these scoops works well and has its own handling characteristics.

The origional was intended to be used with a sifter and the others are meant to be used without one, but of course would work well with one too.

The stainless all came from the local metal scrap yard at about a dollar a pound.

Nuts and bolts from our local hardware store.

The first two built years ago cost less than a hundred dollars for the pair including the welding etc.

Few scoops on today's market would have stood up to the hard use these endured.

The only change I would make in a future version would be a 7" diameter X 9" or 10" deep bucket with a 3/4" handle of aluminum.

GL&HH Friends,

CJ

PS I only installed the one kick brace as I dig with my left foot and the brace is exactly where it does the most good.
 
I hate the handle placement... so I will make an adaption to have the handle set an an angle.

Cheers

Fair winds

Micheal
 
Mikie which of the scoops is the one that needs a different handle?

I've been checking out several on line as mine are still on the heavy side and I would like to find a lighter one, but it must be up to some heavy work!!

All the best,

CJ
 
It works well.... but their handle position leaves a lot to be desired. Word is that they are designing an adaption for making an angle positioned handle; Unfortunately Finds will not let me post the link.. so just remoive the space where I put it and then go to the site

http://www.pro stockdetectors.com/REVC.html

Fair winds

Micheal
 
You have a well designed and built scoop there Mikie.

I came across this one and liked what I saw.

It weighs only 3 Lbs. without handle, about half what my creation weighs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/STAINLESS-STEEL-...#ht_1141wt_698

Got one on the way and hope it works as good as it looks!

I'll keep Ya posted Friend,

CJ
 
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