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Title: Which spade is best Post by: Mark Jones on January 04, 2014, 06:37:53 PM Hi all,
Whilst I was out and about down Caswell earlier today I noticed a couple of other detectorists were using small spades with a sharp pointed end, I was struggling with my flat edged mini spade as there were hundreds of stones just beneath the surface. Would I be better off with a sharp edged spade, if so which would, in your opinion, be the best buy. Not really on a budget so would welcome any comments, thanks. Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: minelab turbo on January 04, 2014, 06:43:30 PM Hi mate there great. I was luck n got my dad to make me 1 al stainless steel too I was using 1 like urs. Get 1 mate n ur never use anything else again
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Mike on January 04, 2014, 06:45:54 PM the short spades made by draper the pointed typeare ok but on a busy day will make your back sore bending over .
what I did was buy a mini spade , bought a long shaft , grind rivets off and fit new shaft , bit of a pain but worth it . also the black adda range are excellent spades Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: matthewbullingham123 on January 04, 2014, 06:46:35 PM http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-675182-Mini-Round-Shovel/dp/B000LFU1B2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388861151&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+spade (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-675182-Mini-Round-Shovel/dp/B000LFU1B2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388861151&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+spade)
thats the one i use got 2 never broken either :) Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Mark Jones on January 04, 2014, 06:55:00 PM Great advice Mike, will probably benefit me as I am 6'3".
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 04, 2014, 07:05:40 PM Black ada for me all the way. Indestructible!
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: DEADLOCK on January 04, 2014, 07:20:24 PM Mike didn't think you need a long spade being so short Pmsl ;)
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Chef Geoff on January 04, 2014, 07:52:39 PM Black ada for me all the way. Indestructible! But aren't you on your second "indestructible" Black Ada spade? :D :D :D Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on January 04, 2014, 08:47:18 PM I use the same one as Matthew suggested and I fill the back of the spade, where the shaft meets
the blade with silicone, it stops it getting clogged up with mud Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dale on January 04, 2014, 08:51:06 PM I use the same one as Matthew suggested and I fill the back of the spade, where the shaft meets the blade with silicone, it stops it getting clogged up with mud Dylan I spotted your post (silicone) last night :D Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on January 04, 2014, 08:52:19 PM ;) ;)
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: dances with badgers on January 04, 2014, 08:56:28 PM mine but you cant have it lol :D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: DEADLOCK on January 04, 2014, 08:59:28 PM Black ada for me all the way. Indestructible! But aren't you on your second "indestructible" Black Ada spade? :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Mark Jones on January 04, 2014, 09:05:22 PM Think I will have to try and find a longer handled spade, what type do you have Mr Badger?
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: TheLoveDoc on January 04, 2014, 09:05:57 PM When I first started out I bought mostly cheap rubbish and they all either bent or snapped and it was a nightmare trying to dig with a bent fold up army shovel lol....buy a good one first as last, it will be well worth it. I got the short Draper one mentioned above and drilled holes to attach a bungy cord so it fits over my shoulder which makes it easy to carry ..... ;)
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: SpineyDave on February 06, 2014, 06:47:25 PM Get yourself a border digging spade, preferably stainless with a bent over lip at the top, so it doesn't cut through your wellies.
You can get them from most garden centres, and they might be on offer this time of year. Then set about it with an angle grinder and cut your own point on the bottom. There a good length to work with ( me being 6'2") and not too heavy to carry around. It should last you for ages. Dave Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: DEADLOCK on February 06, 2014, 06:51:37 PM Do you mean wellies dave haha ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Chef Geoff on February 06, 2014, 06:54:07 PM :D :D :D :D :D God he's tough, I'm a wimp I use my foot
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: DEADLOCK on February 06, 2014, 06:57:03 PM :D :D :D :D :D God he's tough, I'm a wimp I use my foot He is from Hereford Damon key taught him how to do it I think. :DTitle: Re: Which spade is best Post by: diggaduff on February 06, 2014, 06:57:41 PM Brings water to my eyes :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on February 06, 2014, 07:10:49 PM Ha ha ha ha ha ha, thats so funny, Someone ask him advice on buying a PICK ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: SpineyDave on February 06, 2014, 07:33:30 PM Oops, that one hell of a digging tool
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on February 06, 2014, 08:06:35 PM Oh you changed it ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: handyman [Alan} on February 06, 2014, 08:09:31 PM i'm tempted to change it back!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on February 06, 2014, 08:10:35 PM Go on , you know you want to ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: handyman [Alan} on February 06, 2014, 08:10:42 PM i'm tempted to change it back!! ;D ;D ............................ for 10 minutes!! Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on February 06, 2014, 08:14:15 PM Ha ha ha thats still just as funny ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: handyman [Alan} on February 06, 2014, 08:14:48 PM 6 minutes left ... and i change it back!!
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Dryland on February 06, 2014, 08:15:38 PM NOOOOOOOOOOOOO ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: handyman [Alan} on February 06, 2014, 08:20:36 PM done! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Da Monkey on February 07, 2014, 10:59:11 AM Damn I missed this thead :(
Daves homemade angle grinded thingy is an awesome digger its a hell of of bit of kit, only problem is stopping it cutting through all the stuff you put it near in the boot of the car... Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Johnboy25 on February 07, 2014, 11:40:42 AM Recommend the pro-cut spade it will take a lot of wellie.
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Da Monkey on February 07, 2014, 04:26:53 PM Dave just told me what he originally posted ;D ;D Scary...
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: dances with badgers on February 07, 2014, 05:59:16 PM [quoteThink I will have to try and find a longer handled spade, what type do you have Mr Badger?][/quote]
i use two .i have a trenching shovel which is long and thin with holes drilled in it and a long handled spade from b n q with 40mm cut off each side,this has a fibre glass shaft and is very strong. i dig so much that spades tend to last me about a year if im lucky,no such thing as an indistructable spade,your just not diggin enough holes lol :D my spades are the best cos they pay the bills lol Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: Kev on February 07, 2014, 06:24:43 PM Best spade is the one that digs up gold coins :)
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: the-BANGOR-citizan on February 07, 2014, 09:01:14 PM Well I have had one of these since I started detecting in 2004. Doubled in price in that ten years but I bet I still got it if I am around another ten years. Spear and Jackson Rabbiting Spade. Well sound.
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: HAMMERRHOID on February 08, 2014, 04:06:16 PM Well I have had one of these since I started detecting in 2004. Doubled in price in that ten years but I bet I still got it if I am around another ten years. Spear and Jackson Rabbiting Spade. Well sound. Quite agree a good quality bit of kit i have had mine for years and its never let me down it will last for yearsTitle: Re: Which spade is best Post by: dances with badgers on February 10, 2014, 04:25:01 PM i've just invested in a roughneck trenchin shovel on amazon for a score...bargain :)
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: deepersweeper on February 24, 2014, 08:29:48 PM Yes I bought cheap diggers when I started they always broke so then I purchased a stainless steel black adda sodbuster and have never looked back,they can be a bit weighty to begin with but you soon get used to it.
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: NEMESIS on February 26, 2014, 04:42:13 PM I presume the above shovels are more suited to land use?? If so, what is more suitable for the beach?
Thnx. Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: dances with badgers on February 26, 2014, 04:43:57 PM a long handled one thats thin like a trenching shovel i find best cos i can use it one handed.,two scoops and the gold is in my pocket ;)
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: NEMESIS on February 26, 2014, 05:16:30 PM Thanx for the quick response Mike. makes sense I suppose as lighter is better and once I learn to pin point better there's no need for HUGE holes to be dug everywhere, :D. Also gets between those tight spots.
i was sort of looking at those basket type thingys but a bit pricey at the mo, so I better find some gold beore I decide to upgrade. ;) Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: HAMMERRHOID on February 26, 2014, 06:08:40 PM I have just brought a aardvark spade on e-bay it says made by a detectorist for detectorists it seems a good quality spade i also have a sod buster spade but this can get a bit heavy if out for a few hours
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: ray835 on March 11, 2014, 05:17:40 PM one of these http://www.jcbexplore.com/images/JCB-GT.jpg (http://www.jcbexplore.com/images/JCB-GT.jpg) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which spade is best Post by: NEMESIS on March 11, 2014, 06:43:41 PM one of these [url]http://www.jcbexplore.com/images/JCB-GT.jpg[/url] ([url]http://www.jcbexplore.com/images/JCB-GT.jpg[/url]) ;D ;D LOL.. Nowt like a bit of positive thinking. :) |