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« 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. 
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« Reply #1 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
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« Reply #2 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
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« Reply #3 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

thats the one i use got 2 never broken either Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 06:55:00 PM »
Great advice Mike, will probably benefit me as I am 6'3".
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2014, 07:05:40 PM »
Black ada for me all the way. Indestructible!
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2014, 07:20:24 PM »
Mike didn't think you need a long spade being so short Pmsl    Wink
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2014, 07:52:39 PM »
Quote from: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 04, 2014, 07:05:40 PM
Black ada for me all the way. Indestructible!

But aren't you on your second "indestructible" Black Ada spade?  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #8 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
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2014, 08:51:06 PM »
Quote from: @ 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

Dylan I spotted your post (silicone) last night  Cheesy
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2014, 08:52:19 PM »
 Wink Wink
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2014, 08:56:28 PM »
mine but you cant have it lol Cheesy
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2014, 08:59:28 PM »
Quote from: Chef Geoff on January 04, 2014, 07:52:39 PM
Quote from: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 04, 2014, 07:05:40 PM
Black ada for me all the way. Indestructible!

But aren't you on your second "indestructible" Black Ada spade?  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

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« Reply #13 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?
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« Reply #14 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 ..... Wink
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