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« on: December 16, 2009, 18:13 » |
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Ha Do I get a prize as I am the first to start it off.  I picked this up today from a cheap tool shop in Footscray for $6 should be okay for the work in the parks. |
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Meggie
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2009, 18:31 » |
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It looks OK ,but have you tried it yet?
Will be interesting to hear your report on it.
Cheers .. Meggie...
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Detrackozi
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2009, 18:55 » |
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Meggie
Only tryed in the back yard but yet to try it in the field which is what I will do this weekend and get back to you.
David
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Killer
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 20:08 » |
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Great for removing old head gaskets, see if Tex will send ya a pic of his digging tool for parks, a piece of stainless tube sharpened and shaped. Killer
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 20:23 » |
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It may be a bit tough on hard ground. A fairly narrow flat tip is actually easier on you. Poke around until u feel a "clink" or just keep poking to soften the general area up. The end needs to be a compromise between poking into hard ground and still being able to use a flat end to wedge the coin up. So not to large and not to small either. All imo of course.Good luck, see how u go, matter of refining techniques and tools over time.
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Detrackozi
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« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2009, 14:56 » |
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These are the tools I am using at the moment and have been working just fine.
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« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2009, 15:38 » |
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I just bought that probe & hook combo off eBay but haven't had a chance to use it. If it works it's a bargain at $10!
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Detrackozi
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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2009, 16:53 » |
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Werewolf
Killer put me onto them a while back and found it to work good in the parks it just lift them out of the grass.
David
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bigpud
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2010, 23:08 » |
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I cant rate the Garrett tool made of some composate material i managed to snap the tip off first use, mind you it is light ,had inch measurements on inside curved blade but didn't live up to bigpuds heavy hands in slightly clayey soil . $14.75 retail.
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2010, 00:01 » |
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I've tried a couple and the one I use now so far rates very highly for me. $20 at Big W. The serrated edge is great if you come across roots and also good for the couch (sp?) grass. Cuts plugs beautifully and is very very strong.
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hungry
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2010, 12:22 » |
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If you go back to " Adventures and outings " Page 30, you will find my original scoop i made from Stainless Steel tube and some other items as well.
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Coin Ranger
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« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2010, 12:23 » |
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Nice one Snoopy, bought myself 2 today. Your right, they are quite solid. I can't see it bending in a hurry  Big W had them listed as a $20 clearance item (down from $28). To me that suggests when they run out that's it. CR |
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« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2010, 20:59 » |
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I was wrong, I busted one today  CR |
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2010, 21:15 » |
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I was wrong, I busted one today CR sorry to hear....yup me too... I broke mine a couple of weeks ago. But heck I just went and bought another one anyway  |
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Rwork
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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2010, 23:52 » |
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I have just paid for one of those lesche tools.I was going to try and make one but decided to get a good one first.Hope to try it out on the relics this weekend. Rwork
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« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2010, 07:09 » |
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Lesche arrived next day from whites dunnolly,while walking to the mailbox i found $20 in the gutter so the tool became a little cheaper. The wife had a look at it and tried to claim it for gardening. Rwork
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Tommy Cash
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« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2010, 22:51 » |
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You won't regret the Lesche
Tom
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« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2010, 12:33 » |
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T.C i found it really helpfull digging gold out amongst the tree roots.I wonder about the double sided blade,probably comes under prohibited knifes. Rwork
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Detrackozi
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« Reply #18 on: August 11, 2010, 09:41 » |
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I just got this last week from Bunning for $5 because it's so wet down here just ended up with wet knees all day but now I can stay up and just cut the grass plug with this.
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Snoopy36
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« Reply #19 on: August 11, 2010, 09:49 » |
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hey dave I have one of those - also bought for $5 from Bunnings. So cheap hey? They couldn't make it for that much surely |
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Detrackozi
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« Reply #20 on: August 11, 2010, 14:02 » |
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Snoopy
Yep your right $5 how can you go wrong as long as you just use it to cut the plug out then as you do roll it out find your target and roll the plug back in it's worked fine for me
Just been out to the Werribee Plaza to Big-W and got two of your Knifes that you use for $20 each so will see how I go with it , I don't I will break it as the ground is so wet and soft
The sheath with the belt clip that the knife fits in is worth it $20
David
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2010, 14:16 » |
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Just been out to the Werribee Plaza to Big-W and got two of your Knifes that you use for $20 each so will see how I go with it , I don't I will break it as the ground is so wet and soft
The sheath with the belt clip that the knife fits in is worth it $20
David
Yeah I have two of those sheaths but use neither one. You can have those for $5 ea I broke one of those Big W knives a while back but it's my own stupid fault for forcing a big-arse rock out of a hole  Anyway so I just went and bought another one. The guard on it can dig into your hands though after a while - hence the Michael Jackson look in my latest videos (one glove). Last week I decided to see what the fuss is about this Lesche digger and I ordered one! Should be here this week |
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willy46
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« Reply #22 on: August 11, 2010, 14:38 » |
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I just got one of those knives from BigW. Sturdy lil bugger. It should be a good tool for parks. I also got a small shovell from there too. $9 !! Bargain. Solid metal all the way through. No more snapping shovells like on Monday Also got a small pick from the camping shop for $16. The aresonal is complete & with my new X-Terra on the way it should be a good week next week |
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Detrackozi
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« Reply #23 on: August 11, 2010, 16:54 » |
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Willy All you can hope for now is some of that lovely sunny weather you all have up there so Good Luck |
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Snowy
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Detector Used: Fisher F75LTD, Tesoro Golden uMax, Whites GMT, Garrett pro pinpointer, Detector Pro Pocket pinpointer.
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« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2010, 21:07 » |
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Hey guys it's sooo wet we could dig in the turf with a butter knife !!!  HEH HEH HEH. |
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