DIY Pick/Scraper

Pinger · Nov 4, 2020

I made myself a pick/scraper today out of some old 6mm plate steel & a piece of gal pipe for the handle. I think Ill end up cutting the pipe down to be a flange & insert a timber handle as its pretty heavy. Im going to try hardening the pick end too.
I also made one of Greenhornets plug diggers. Thanks for the template Greenhornet.

Solid Luck · Nov 4, 2020

Very nice. :Y:

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Mike678 · Nov 5, 2020

I cut my pick out of an old leaf spring . You need to find one that is thin and suitable for the job .

limpalot · Nov 5, 2020

I used a plow disc. Not as brittle.

sand surfer · Nov 6, 2020

They look the goods pinger , what steel did you use for the pick scraper

Mike678 · Nov 19, 2020

Here is a photo of mine , not had a lot of use . The head is made from a leaf spring , it is 300 x 50 m.m. wide . The handle is light gauge tube and is 500 m.m. long .

Greenhornet_au · Nov 19, 2020

A pleasure Pinger, great to see that it helps others get started on their journey.

Knightdog1975 · Dec 12, 2021

I made my pick out of a land cruiser leaf spring wont break and wear is very minimal

Knightdog1975 · Dec 12, 2021

Old box trailer leaf spring works a treat as well its a bit thinner and easy to work with.

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