whats your favourite fossicking tool ?

[madworld]

As I have mentioned in another post, im new to the whole fossicking thing so have no idea what "extra" bits of kit make life easier, dont have a huge budget to buy gear but I am lucky enough to have the tools and skills to make most things metal .. so please post up your favourite bits of your kit with some pics if possible so I can start making myself a few new tools
I have made a list already of things im thinking I will need but like to hear what years of experience have shown to be most important
Thanks in advance ..

 

[cracka]

Hey madworld, im also new to the game but i thought some tools like these i made out of old round bar might be worth trying.

Could try making different shape Scrapers etc out of welding rods. Also have numerous size and shaped paint brushes. A few small picks and chisels and a little rock hammer.

Cracka

 

[madworld]

Thanks cracka ..are they steel or alloy rod ?