Handle comes loose on Stealth Scoop 920

[adamBomb]

I have the 920 stealth scoop and for some reason every 5-7 hunts or so the handle starts to slide out of the scoop. It happens slowly and if I don't re-tighten it the handle eventually just slides out. Any reasons why this is happening? I have the wood handle if that makes a difference. I was thinking of putting some grip tape on it before tightening to see if that helps but idk I figured I would ask if others have that problem first and what they did to solve it.

 

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[DeepseekerADS]

You're in a temperate location, so really it shouldn't be expansion and contraction - but that is a reality of physics.

My handle is Ash, reputed for flexibility - a great handle for post hole diggers.

I've been in the water 15 times with mine now, and it's still tight.

I'd suggest you try a backing nut (= double nutted). Maybe that would help.

 

[roygpa]

What deepseeker says with the addition of a couple drops of lock-tite. double protection.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

You can also use lock nuts, the nuts with nylon in the threads........

 

[cudamark]

That's why I like the U-bolt style attachment.

 

[adamBomb]

Thanks. These are very good ideas. I will look into the different bolts and locktight sounds perfect. Its not the biggest deal as it happens very slowly but it seems like every few hunts now I have to re tighten the handle or it starts to come out. After yesterday and today the handle about 1 inch higher already...

 

[CASPER-2]

thats why i use RTG - no loose handle - no broken handle
no broken welds

 

[CASPER-2]

i was out with someone with one of those - they were hunting deep and head came off and drifted over their head
lucky i was with them and had my mask and snorkel to fetch it

 

[lookindown]

I used to use a RTG 6 inch and when I switched to a Stealth 720 my dig time was cut in half.

 

[RVRoamer74]

stealth handle coming loose ?

no coming loose so far,,,,,just checked to verify.....but I use the CFH and don't know if that would
make any diff or not ? I will add, this 720i is a brute !!!

 

[slider66]

I had the same problem here on the Treasurecoast. I took a stainless steel wood screw and put in the wood and now it doesn't come lose any more. You might want to do the same.

 

[slider66]

I have the 920 stealth scoop and for some reason every 5-7 hunts or so the handle starts to slide out of the scoop. It happens slowly and if I don't re-tighten it the handle eventually just slides out. Any reasons why this is happening? I have the wood handle if that makes a difference. I was thinking of putting some grip tape on it before tightening to see if that helps but idk I figured I would ask if others have that problem first and what they did to solve it.

Here is what I'm talking about.

 

[djbr54]

 

[djbr54]

Heres what I did to mine

 

[djbr54]

2 ss hose clamps and your handle slides in

 

[slider66]

The clamps are a great idea too!


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[adamBomb]

Update:

I first tried some loctite and after 2 weeks I have yet to have a problem. Normally after 2-3 hunts it would start to come loose so this is a huge improvement. I am not sure it will hold forever but its definitely a big improvement. I will keep you posted if and when it does start to come loose.

 

[slider66]

I have the 920 stealth scoop and for some reason every 5-7 hunts or so the handle starts to slide out of the scoop. It happens slowly and if I don't re-tighten it the handle eventually just slides out. Any reasons why this is happening? I have the wood handle if that makes a difference. I was thinking of putting some grip tape on it before tightening to see if that helps but idk I figured I would ask if others have that problem first and what they did to solve it.

I posted the same thing on mine. I had the same problem. I took a stainless steel screw and screwed it into the handle so it couldn't pull out. Another person used stainless steel clamps to hold it.

 

[RustyGold]

I used to use a RTG 6 inch and when I switched to a Stealth 720 my dig time was cut in half.

Same here LD...

 

[adamBomb]

I posted the same thing on mine. I had the same problem. I took a stainless steel screw and screwed it into the handle so it couldn't pull out. Another person used stainless steel clamps to hold it.

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Wow, very simple effective solution. Nice.