Beach / Sand Scoops - information and questions

[Bingo]

Hi guys,
i've been looking around for a cheap beach scoop and until i save enough $ to buy a nice stainless one i'll buy one of these.

Now i know that the picture is pink, but they come in all different colours...and for only $9.95.
Grab a drill and bung in a bunch of holes and there you go.

FYI...this is the equivalent on ebay. Hope this helps people, and for guys like me who have an xterra, this will be perfect for dry sand.

 

[ChrisM]

Excellent detective work there Bingo.....
I got a Horselands just up the road....off to buy a few of them
Well spotted

 

[kleinman98]

Are there any locally produced stainless sand scoops on the market? I have a local fabricator interested in making some if there is a market.

 

[rocketaroo]

I would be interested in purchasing one.

 

[Ramjet]

Should be plenty of interest John. They can be expensive items. I suggest some research. They need to be very strong. A few tales on the forum of broken scoops.

 

[kleinman98]

Some good designs would come in handy as my fabricator has no experience with sand scoops. He works with aluminium and stainless and does a quality job.
He has checked out my stainless scoop and can make similar items.

 

[Ramjet]

Have a search through posts. There was a broken one today. Check Team Bogan, I think they give them a workout.

 

[tricast]

Same here would be interested
Looking at getting one from one of the Ukraine / Latvia suppliers that have
Been recommended they have a few designs on eBay look stunning pieces of work
But come with a price to match
Cheers mr t

 

[gedanate]

Yes. I'd be interested in a good quality sand scoop also.

The cheap Chinese plastic ones are not cheap, just crappy, and the stainless steel scoops are pricey. $300 plus USD from the US and $200 plus USD from Ukraine and Latvia. (Yes I checked on FleaBay also!)

 

[tricast]

Have been looking at this web site closely

http://beachsandscoop.com/Metal-Detecting-Sand-Scoop-Miami

Will make a purchase very soon ,Has anybody had any dealings with this
company

Mark

 

[grubstake]

Are there any locally produced stainless sand scoops on the market? I have a local fabricator interested in making some if there is a market.

Does Tassie count as 'local'?

BenMick stainless steel mining equipment has been sold through Tassie Detecting & Prospecting for a while (http://www.tassiedetecting.com/store/c7/BenMick_Tassie_Made_Products.html), and I see he's now selling his scoops direct on eBay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Metal-de...12?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item463536dc50

 

[Sa_bogan]

Have been looking at this web site closely

http://beachsandscoop.com/Metal-Detecting-Sand-Scoop-Miami

Will make a purchase very soon ,Has anybody had any dealings with this
company

Mark

paulmarr uses this exact scoop and its still going strong - the only downside would be that its pretty narrow mouth on it so you will need to be more accurate with pin pointing

 

[Mac urban]

Gday all I'm hoping some of you guys can help me out with some info on where and who I can get a good long handle aluminum sandscoop from here in oz any info is greatly appreciated.
Cheers chippy.

 

[Sa_bogan]

i couldnt find any being sold within australia - got lucky and someone was selling one on gumtree around the corner from me

have a look here
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...S0&_nkw=steel+beach+scoop&ghostText=&_sacat=0

personally i think getting a scoop that is stainless steel all the way through is the best option - that way you dont have to keep replacing the shaft

 

[tricast]

Thanks for the advice
Wiil take note and look for something a little wider gape
Any think you recommend. Would appreciate

Thanks

 

[Mac urban]

Yeah I'm liking the stavr scoops ive heard good stuff about em.

 

[Ryan]

I just bought a brand new stainless steel scoop really well reinforced from the US being from Florida called a Miami.

I got a great deal with the price being $180.00 US but I paid $180.00 AUD delivered should get it later next week or soon after.

Will make my beach detecting much easier also covering more ground.

Good hunting.

CGS

 

[Ryan27]

I'm thinking of making a few. Below is my design.

 

[kleinman98]

Nice design.

 

[Goldpick]

Nice design Ryan, very similar to my Indiana scoop except for the pointed front. If I can make a suggestion, the first area on my scoop that failed (stress cracks in the welds) was the front edges on the top of the scoop (see pic), some extra bracing here will make a world of difference to the longevity of the scoop. Also the section highlighted in the rectangle eventually snapped clean in half, so don't skimp on metal thickness in this spot. Good luck with the build.