Water Scoops

[theworkshopguy]

Hi everyone.
I'm a newbie on here and I've just purchased a Tesoro Tiger Shark and have been searching for a good water scoop.
I've been looking for plans and came across this site. BigFoot Water Wizard Plans
Has anyone made one of these yet?
I'm thinking of ordering their plans. It looks like a really good scoop and pretty simple to make.
Anyhow I'm really looking forward to using my Tesoro. Does anyone else on here use the Tiger Shark?
All the best
twg

 

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[vpnavy]

I noticed this is your very first posting - so, welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA).

When you get a chance - you might browse Forum > Metal Detecting Forum > Brands > Tesoro for additional information about your Tiger Shark.

 

[Jason in Enid]

It looks like a good scoop IF you have the materials, machining equipment and welding skills. I found long ago that it's easier, cheaper and faster to just buy one from someone who can do a quality job (because I can't). But if you're inclined to DIY, then have fun and I hope it works out for you.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

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Here's my scoop. A long-handled stainless steel, customized for single-arm action, by putting on a pistol grip and arm-cuff.

 

[Number9]

Hi, Pal! And welcome to the board!

You have several choices when it comes to getting a scoop...

1) Buy a new one.. only after reading many reviews from people who own them.
2) Buy a used one, if you see one for sale that you may like at a good price.
3)fabricate your own... either part or the entire scoop.

Fabricating your own may not be the best way if you have to get a welder to weld it up?
If you can weld then the cost goes down, but if you get someone else to do it, it may cost more than buying a store bought?

A scoop is a simple piece of equipment... if you can fabricate and weld metal?
By thinking about buying a set of plans, this tells me you maybe a little short on metal skills? Can you fabricate sheet metal? Do you have the equipment needed. Can you weld and have your own machine?

For the first scoop, I believe I would borrow one from a friend to try, or buy used. Right now you really don't know exactly what would work best for you? You would hate to put the time and money in one only to discover it's not the one for you! You can always sell a used one without costing a lot of money if it's not right for you.

But..
If you've been a metal fabricator for 45 years...
Got your first detector 43 years ago...
Then you maybe able to design and fabricate your own... from titanium!?

Best at ya!
Wayne

 

[doc-d]

Great advice and like the scoop of titanium