Who uses this tool in your beach recovery

[WaterScoopPNW]

I have seen this numerous times on eBay and have never figured it out.

Who has this tool?
How do you use it?
How does it compliment a metal detector?

Unless on uses it as a rake in the sand hoping to snag a chain I can’t see this be used
For anything else.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

I have seen this numerous times on eBay and have never figured it out.

Who has this tool?
How do you use it?
How does it compliment a metal detector?

Unless on uses it as a rake in the sand hoping to snag a chain I can’t see this be used
For anything else.

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Cities in the South clean their beaches in the mornings by using larger versions that rake out the trash accumulated from the day & evening before! Don't know if this would get the rings or scoop out any values like coins but paper bills probably?! Ma

 

[vito]

There are so many you-tube videos. Just search for lake rake and some good vids will show up. To me this has nothing to do with "detecting" because you will find all kind of stuff.
For beach detecting I use a long handle beach scoop. IMO

 

[ColonelDan]

I would never think of using this for beach detecting. Too many good targets would never get picked up. Use a good sand scoop.

 

[Jim Robertson]

That tool is a waste of money. There are sand scoops for wet and dry sand. And that hard packed sand between the ocean and the dry sand I use a short handled shovel.

 

[wildwilly]

Looks good to fight off "things" coming out of the water. I sure wouldn't mess with anyone that had it.

 

[WaterScoopPNW]

I have several sand scoops in my arsenal :wet sand, dry sand, Rocky, gravel etc. The reason I asked about this tools is Because by looking at it it seems worthless when it comes to metal detecting.
The eBay seller used “metal detecting“ in his/her description.

thank you for your replies

 

[tvr]

That is used for catching chains in the sand. I have not used one but have read it is a good muscle builder to pull through the sand. If the location is right, with enough dropped chains, it could be worthwhile. Detectors don't do very well on small chains. Most of the time when a detector picks up a chain, it either detects a pendant or a clasp on the chain unless the chain links are big. The rake pictured is designed to snag a chain.

 

[WaterScoopPNW]

That is used for catching chains in the sand. I have not used one but have read it is a good muscle builder to pull through the sand. If the location is right, with enough dropped chains, it could be worthwhile. Detectors don't do very well on small chains. Most of the time when a detector picks up a chain, it either detects a pendant or a clasp on the chain unless the chain links are big. The rake pictured is designed to snag a chain.

Thank you for the explanation .That makes sense now.

cheers

 

[WaterScoopPNW]

I found a Russian video using a similar device and it seems to produce

 

[OldBeechnut]

I love the way many think......these are great for beach's that don't allow metal detecting.....We have spots here that allow no detecting during the summer...But with a beach rake you can go in and drag a few lines... When it comes to outsmarting and staying ahead of the competition you really have to think outside of the box.

 

[lovee-1]

I have seen this numerous times on eBay and have never figured it out.

Who has this tool?
How do you use it?
How does it compliment a metal detector?

Unless on uses it as a rake in the sand hoping to snag a chain I can’t see this be used
For anything else.

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I think that tool is for Hair Growth,,You rub it on the bald scalp and hair regrows after 3 months.!!

 

[Ronstar]

That just took me back to Jr High in the 60s..... ever told by an upper classman to go get a 7 prong liver scratcher? I think you actually may have a newer version!

 

[Mark kus]

If you hunt beaches like mine in Ct I use a shovel on the beach to many rocks! that would be useless!
Mark

 

[C.J.M.]

 

[NJearthman]

E-MARE-GEN-SEE! E-MARE-GEN-SEE! EVERYONE TO GET FROM BEACH!