Not so good handmade sand scoop

rmptr

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I made this scoop up from scrap in the truck after work one day when I found myself at a sandy tot lot without a sand scoop.

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It does not work as well as my other home made scoop.

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The wood bar down across the front opening, (which I thought might help for strength), is more of a hindrance than anything.

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Value of the open back is up in the air... don't really need it if you can get your hand in the open front of a scoop, which on this one, I can't!

The 1/4" hardware cloth is fine for dry sand, of less value in wet sand when you need to actually dig a bit.

We're still working on a stout beach scoop...
I probably would have been better off just buying a nice one like Sandman advises for the surf if I spent more time at the beach.

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Hey EDDE!

I recognize Quatto in there!
The miners think he's George Washington or something!

;D
 

Can somebody have their Metal Detector removed from their possesion for just being stupid? This is just a general question and is not directed or aimed towards any specific member, poster or guest.
 

Here's mine. It really works well and it was cheap cheap cheap. I bought it at a feed store.

Just make sure you don't drill the holes bigger than a dime, and you're set.
 

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thanks thats what i was shooting for i have one also
 

That looks pretty stout, Mona.
I wanted long handle.
Hard to attach a handle, simply, so everyone can do it.

Here's another idea that didn't work.
Well, it did, it just wasn't worth it.

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plug cutter

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