Yes Brutha!! I made one yrs ago and still find it the best.. Took a few modifications the last being a shorter round nose so it punches a nice deep hole with my foot on the rear ..if its pointed it just grabs and flexes.. Cyclone one piece.. Punch a hole in the sand, check the hole then check the shovel.. so good! I haven't bent it at all..there perfect 👌
It was fun experimenting with it. There’s a “part 2” for this scoop where I get a little crazier with it. Link below. Thanks for watching! th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
I first saw this type of modified shovel on the Goldfinders channel by Frederick Barnes also from Australia. He did a video on his method of modifying one about 7 years ago called How to make the original Plastic shovel & sieve. And his son Darin could really work it fast in the wet sand of the Australian beaches but I always wondered if it could cut down into the wet sand beaches of the east coast here in the US. Seemed the beaches there that they were digging didn’t have the hard packed and shell filled areas like what I many times encounter.
It doesn’t work well in the wet, but amazing in the dry. I first saw a similar one used by Michael Oliver in his videos. He digs in the wet sand with it, but seems like he’s cautious when using it in the wet.
@@GreggsTreasures There isn't a thing wrong with yours. As a matter of fact I already have made one but I do like your design better. I think I will copy it.
The Australia Barns boys(father & son) I think they left their handle just straight. You could also use a U clamp to put a piece of flat metal on the back for a straight foot hold. I know If I ever plan to go to the beach somewhere... I'll make 1 of these first. The Aussie Boys... they just notched the plastic about 5 or 6 inches both sides of the handle... which will grip any kind of beach shoe you might wear..... but you couldn't be barefooted if you did that.
A couple Australia guys... have these types of scoops you should check out their channels.... Fredrick Barns and Darren Barns ... on dry sand they get it in the scoop and check it pulling it back a little like you do... then they dump it and spread it with their foot until they see it.
I have two different bullet heaters they look kind of like a torpedo solar powered by diesel kerosene and some use propane but they literally shoot a hot flame out of one end and if you gauge your distance it will heat up the poly shovel very quickly and shape it anyway you want to.
Since the handle is one with the rest of the scoop and it’s not hollow, it works well. This scoop is for dry sand with shallow targets. It works really well
That’s my buddy Tom’s finds. I got him detecting 4-5 years ago and he displays his finds. Here’s a video I did a long time ago showing some of his stuff th-cam.com/video/0AFOI0_u82w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=p1hBPPKpIHh-Dvdh
Thank you. I took the completed scoop out for a hunt a few videos later. It’s outstanding in the dry sand. Here’s the link: m.th-cam.com/video/IUxPUoMCbuo/w-d-xo.html
I saw a similar one used by Michael Oliver, so I researched to buy one. I was unable to locate any that were already modified, so that’s why I decided to make my own. It’s been a while since I posted these videos, so there might be someone making them at this point
Tom Tripptree : Yes, I did a part 2 video and I’ve been out a few times with it since. All videos are up, but here’s the part 2 link: m.th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
I like the design and the wide scoop area however the time you used to clear the sand to retrieve your target is excessive where spreading the pile out a retargeting your find and re scooping it up with a tenth of the sand would be quicker. Just saying
Yes Brutha!!
I made one yrs ago and still find it the best..
Took a few modifications the last being a shorter round nose so it punches a nice deep hole with my foot on the rear ..if its pointed it just grabs and flexes..
Cyclone one piece..
Punch a hole in the sand, check the hole then check the shovel..
so good!
I haven't bent it at all..there perfect 👌
It was fun experimenting with it. There’s a “part 2” for this scoop where I get a little crazier with it. Link below. Thanks for watching!
th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
I made one years ago. I use it as my backup just in case my scoop breaks while detecting. I can get it from the car. Great work!
Larry Bridgeforth I’m looking forward to doing some fine tuning and making it a permanent resident in my car
I first saw this type of modified shovel on the Goldfinders channel by Frederick Barnes also from Australia. He did a video on his method of modifying one about 7 years ago called How to make the original Plastic shovel & sieve.
And his son Darin could really work it fast in the wet sand of the Australian beaches but I always wondered if it could cut down into the wet sand beaches of the east coast here in the US. Seemed the beaches there that they were digging didn’t have the hard packed and shell filled areas like what I many times encounter.
It doesn’t work well in the wet, but amazing in the dry. I first saw a similar one used by Michael Oliver in his videos. He digs in the wet sand with it, but seems like he’s cautious when using it in the wet.
There was a fellow Michael Oliver who made on about 7 years ago as well.
That’s where I initially saw it and wanted to do my own version. His was a green one, and seems really strong
@@GreggsTreasures There isn't a thing wrong with yours. As a matter of fact I already have made one but I do like your design better. I think I will copy it.
Great job and visuals. Thanks for making these videos👌😎
Thank you Lisa!
The Australia Barns boys(father & son) I think they left their handle just straight. You could also use a U clamp to put a piece of flat metal on the back for a straight foot hold. I know If I ever plan to go to the beach somewhere... I'll make 1 of these first. The Aussie Boys... they just notched the plastic about 5 or 6 inches both sides of the handle... which will grip any kind of beach shoe you might wear..... but you couldn't be barefooted if you did that.
Very cool 😎!! Great job guys.
Jay Hunts thank you
Awesome idea!! I’m needing to make one and didn’t know what to use, if you don’t mind me borrowing your idea lol
Thanks for sharing
Please do! There’s a follow up video to this one where I “fine tune” the design.
Here’s part 2
th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
Pretty Cool Scoop ..Great Job Guys
A couple Australia guys... have these types of scoops you should check out their channels....
Fredrick Barns and Darren Barns ... on dry sand they get it in the scoop and check it pulling it back a little like you do... then they dump it and spread it with their foot until they see it.
I have two different bullet heaters they look kind of like a torpedo solar powered by diesel kerosene and some use propane but they literally shoot a hot flame out of one end and if you gauge your distance it will heat up the poly shovel very quickly and shape it anyway you want to.
Can’t imagine a plastic handle would holdup very well !
Since the handle is one with the rest of the scoop and it’s not hollow, it works well. This scoop is for dry sand with shallow targets. It works really well
@@GreggsTreasures yeah, I was referring to wet sand recovery
Yah, not a wet sand scoop by any stretch
Well done yes i copyd Micks scoops years ago works great
First time watching you're channel. Is that wall behind you, a collection of all your finds??? 1:00
That’s my buddy Tom’s finds. I got him detecting 4-5 years ago and he displays his finds. Here’s a video I did a long time ago showing some of his stuff
th-cam.com/video/0AFOI0_u82w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=p1hBPPKpIHh-Dvdh
Awesome design for a start!! 👏🏻
Thank you. I took the completed scoop out for a hunt a few videos later. It’s outstanding in the dry sand. Here’s the link:
m.th-cam.com/video/IUxPUoMCbuo/w-d-xo.html
Awesome Video!
Nice video very informative
great shovel.....but does anyone sell them already drilled & molded?
I saw a similar one used by Michael Oliver, so I researched to buy one. I was unable to locate any that were already modified, so that’s why I decided to make my own. It’s been a while since I posted these videos, so there might be someone making them at this point
Have you updated your shovel. Was wondering what you did for a foot rest and what you did to sift the sand out faster
Tom Tripptree : Yes, I did a part 2 video and I’ve been out a few times with it since. All videos are up, but here’s the part 2 link:
m.th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
I like the design and the wide scoop area however the time you used to clear the sand to retrieve your target is excessive where spreading the pile out a retargeting your find and re scooping it up with a tenth of the sand would be quicker. Just saying
Agreed. Here’s part 2 of the scoop creation where I made some modifications
th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
Awesome !
Did you make a follow up video?
I did. Here’s the link
th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
Call it the scoop X1 until it’s done.
If you wear water socks, your feet will grip the shovel better.
Probably true. I ended up re shaping the back in part 2 of this video
th-cam.com/video/O7rXvSyZ6Y0/w-d-xo.html
Mass produce I’ll take one.
Scooby doo v1.