Choose fontsize:
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
News
jamiepearce
January 17, 2024, 07:59:51 PM
 Evening.been out the picture for a few years.is there any weekenders coming up this year?
rookypair
January 04, 2024, 09:57:08 AM
 I think everyone has dispersed in all directions. Good to see some of the original peeps posting to 
rjm
January 03, 2024, 11:26:38 PM
 This site is pretty dead now! 
TOMTOM
January 03, 2024, 05:38:50 PM
 HI IM HERE ANY RALLYS
dances with badgers
December 28, 2023, 09:40:42 AM
 the dreaded social media lol
DEADLOCK
December 27, 2023, 08:26:38 AM
 Still going social media plays a big part 
dances with badgers
December 26, 2023, 10:41:07 PM
 This site used to be amazing, where has everybody gone? 

View All

 

Currently there is 1 User in the Chatroom!





Click here if you
need van signs


Or here if you
need magnetic signs


Or here if you
need a
Corporate Video Production Company in Milton Keynes

See our
privacy policy here


Pages: [1] 2
  Print  
Author Topic: Diggers  (Read 7728 times)
raistlain
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 318



« on: November 26, 2015, 07:01:23 PM »

I have a black ada stainless mini trowel and a dagger sort of digger. But watching some video clips on you tube ive noticed that the majority are using long handled spade type things Huh? any recommendations on what type is best Huh i imagine they must save a lot of back ache too any advice appreciated....
Logged
Mike
Moderator
Superhero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2094



« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2015, 07:06:41 PM »

black ada range is very good , dont buy a short trenching type shovel as you will get back ache ,
Logged

NEVER TRUST A FART !!!!!!!
Chef Geoff
Archaeological and Hardware Advisor
Dark Lord
**********
Offline Offline

Posts: 9368



WWW
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2015, 07:19:05 PM »

A spade...any spade will do but preferably a border spade, a good spade will cost you just shy of £30 add the words "metal detecting" and you can add another £20, £30 or more Undecided Ask a gardener, road worker or grave digger what they use and they'll tell you "a spade" Grin Wink
Logged
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2015, 08:26:38 PM »

If I might put my two penneth in here,I have found that a border spade purchased from WILCO at price well below a tenner is a BRILLIANT detecting spade,stainless steel,and a very,very strong stave,it will stand up to a  hell of a lot of abuse,I was lucky enough to get mine cut down into a shield shape and have a blade ground onto it,it cuts turf,roots etc like cutting through butter,
Why spend a lot when under a tenner is more than sufficient !!😁👍
Hope this helps!!

Logged
raistlain
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 318



« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2015, 08:35:58 PM »

thanks kind sirs this is were forums are worth there weight in gold I'd never of thought of a standard spade !!!! thanks again
Logged
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2015, 08:47:43 PM »

Your welcome, that's what the Detecting Wales forum is all about,it helps us all👍
Logged
Val Beechey
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 6120



« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2015, 11:51:05 PM »

Here's my 2 spades.  Now a spare, kept in the boot, the Draper Mini and it's big Brother the Wilko stainless and customised border spade,

Border spade £13,  nice swivel soft plastic handle £3.50,  Johns labour priceless   Roll Eyes


* 004.JPG (171.46 KB, 700x1050 - viewed 585 times.)
Logged

Ever Optimistic, it's out there somewhere - And I Found it
marknewbury1
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 798


« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2015, 12:28:24 AM »

. If you're taller person long angled v head it's cuts

Better Wink
Logged
raistlain
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 318



« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2015, 12:40:23 AM »

thanks all i now have a better idea of what i need my little black ada looks positively puney now ha ha
Logged
outlaw
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 714

Chairman Brecon MDC ( since 2013 )


« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2015, 06:43:41 AM »

In 2004 when I first started the hobby, I used a fold up army spade.

Then bought a stainless steel border spade for about £20 or thereabouts, got out an angle grinder and produced a point.

By buying a good quality spade I am still using it to date, in fact I was just looking at it because over the years of digging into stony ground has now rounded the point and it could do
with re pointing.

My spade has done an awful amount of digging over the years, and it has an orange handle too.

Buy quality, look after it and it will last you.  Wink

Logged
raistlain
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 318



« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2015, 10:33:15 PM »

Here's my 2 spades.  Now a spare, kept in the boot, the Draper Mini and it's big Brother the Wilko stainless and customised border spade,

Border spade £13,  nice swivel soft plastic handle £3.50,  Johns labour priceless   Roll Eyes

why do you prefer the wilko is it because its longer and is there much weight difference ?
Logged
Val Beechey
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 6120



« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2015, 11:01:14 PM »

Wilkos' offer the best price for a half decent stainless spade.  The border spade is narrower than the ordinary full size one so, yes it's lighter. I'd say it's lighter than most of the custom bought detecting spades on the market as well.
Can't remember what the over-all length of my spade was but it was too long for me.  Hence my comment about Johns' labour.  He took off the wooden handle, cut the shaft down and re-fitted it with the one I bought.
You probably wouldn't have to go to that much trouble but you would want to get the head re-shaped and sharpened to cope with the rough grass, roots etc that we dig through.

Logged

Ever Optimistic, it's out there somewhere - And I Found it
raistlain
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 318



« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2015, 11:34:00 PM »

Wilkos' offer the best price for a half decent stainless spade.  The border spade is narrower than the ordinary full size one so, yes it's lighter. I'd say it's lighter than most of the custom bought detecting spades on the market as well.
Can't remember what the over-all length of my spade was but it was too long for me.  Hence my comment about Johns' labour.  He took off the wooden handle, cut the shaft down and re-fitted it with the one I bought.
You probably wouldn't have to go to that much trouble but you would want to get the head re-shaped and sharpened to cope with the rough grass, roots etc that we dig through.



thanks i will get one this weekend
Logged
Val Beechey
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 6120



« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2015, 11:43:08 PM »

Well at least if you pick one up you'll get a good idea of weight and length and how it feels to you. Don't recommend one with a T handle though, they're more difficult to carry.

Good luck.
Logged

Ever Optimistic, it's out there somewhere - And I Found it
Chef Geoff
Archaeological and Hardware Advisor
Dark Lord
**********
Offline Offline

Posts: 9368



WWW
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2015, 01:16:06 PM »

For the last 6 years I've used one of these...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IOA9ZU4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=AQPVMNNS97CC1
like Val's it's been shaped slightly to aid digging it's made of boron steel which makes it very, and I do mean very, light but strong enough to carry a 25 year guarantee (obviously if you grind it the guarantee is voided) unfortunately it's not considered gardening season by the shops so choice and price is a bit limited. Wink
Logged

Pages: [1] 2
  Print  
 
Jump to:  


Home
SimplePortal 2.3.3 © 2008-2010, SimplePortal