After previously forking out nearly $40 for 2 plastic prospecting/detecting scoops, I figured they are a bit overpriced for what they are, & should be able to find alternatives for around $10-$15
Whilst in my local Bunnings store in the gardening tools section I came across these;
'Fiskars' potting scoop, for $3.24 The info online says "Resistant to abrasion, repeated impacts, organic solvents, oil and petrol"
They are made of Nyglass, which I figure is glass (fibre) reinforced Nylon. I know from experience that engineering grade nylon is fairly tough stuff & its a fair bet that these aren't made using softer food grade nylon. They have quite a hard surface.
At this price you would have to wear out 6 or 7 to get to the price of 1 prospecting scoop!
Also pretty easy to cut down or modify 1 or both sides if a shallower scoop is wanted.
Note, that handle is an integral cast part & the junction is very strong. I put a bit of force on it & it didn't break.
I intend to give this tool a good try out on my September outing, so will see how well it goes then! Stay tuned
Whilst in my local Bunnings store in the gardening tools section I came across these;
'Fiskars' potting scoop, for $3.24 The info online says "Resistant to abrasion, repeated impacts, organic solvents, oil and petrol"
They are made of Nyglass, which I figure is glass (fibre) reinforced Nylon. I know from experience that engineering grade nylon is fairly tough stuff & its a fair bet that these aren't made using softer food grade nylon. They have quite a hard surface.
At this price you would have to wear out 6 or 7 to get to the price of 1 prospecting scoop!
Also pretty easy to cut down or modify 1 or both sides if a shallower scoop is wanted.
Note, that handle is an integral cast part & the junction is very strong. I put a bit of force on it & it didn't break.
I intend to give this tool a good try out on my September outing, so will see how well it goes then! Stay tuned