Diggers

[mixo]

I'm looking at diggers and in another thread people are giving their opinions on it.Thought I would cread a new one so newbies can see what we got up to and can make an informed choice on what suits them.

So do you get a hand digger or a shovel type digger and something in between

Shovel

The blade

The Cub

The snake

The Garret

The Chinese

Now there are many more but these good quality ones that cost 50 bucks and up some more than $120.Dont know whats the quality of the 30 dollar chinese one on ebay, so i'm not risking that unless someone has good things to say.

So come on don't be shy what is your weapon of choice and why.

I hope you dont make me spend more than 100 bucks the i'll be in the dog house for a while!

thanks

mixo

P.s I will add picture of others if people reckon they are the bees knees, just let me know what it is.

 

[Smoky bandit]

I wouldn't recommend any shovel type digger for public parks.You may as well have a red flashing light on your head..Try and be as discreet as possible.. Use a screwdriver for shallow coins as well.
The blade or the Garrett you cant go wrong..The cub is also good except when you need to dig deeper.

 

[Trash]

I bought my Lesche Digger in 2012 ( from USA ) - Predator Tools - George Lesche even signed the box ..! Still going strong

Back then options were limited options .

I got a Garrett one when it first come out , I hardly used it , but handle broke - 2015

The Tyger ones have a good wrap

Dont forget Nenad - http://phasetechnical.com.au/product-category/recovery-tools/ $58

Unless you have regular access to paddocks - no shovel required

:Y:

 

[roy cobb]

For parks

For feilds / bush

Beach

Gold

Pinpointers

 

[mixo]

Love the shovel...

 

[roy cobb]

Love the shovel...

Its a tyger as well.

 

[mixo]

haven't seen any youtube video of the tyger stuff, seen lots on garret and broken handles...

mixo

 

[roy cobb]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...0Qo7QBCC4wBA&usg=AOvVaw1s48eKKt-lGYKwHPuYS8wY
There are few around

 

[mixo]

Didn't look too hard did I... :/

 

[Eldorado]

I have the Garrett digger and find it a strong and sturdy bit of kit.Got it from Toys and Things in Wollongong ( a forum sponsor).Asked if he offered a discount to forum members and he dropped it from $70 down to $65 if I remember correctly.

 

[Sandta]

Love the shovel...

The hand digger is a far more versatile tool than the shovel.
If your going to "hit the parks hard" chasing goldies , you dont need a shovel
The parks you are going to be hunting , most likely, have been hit many times already, most coins will be in the grass (and no more than 2" deep) thats why a screwdriver (probe) is really all that is required.

 

[mixo]

saw a Garrett edge digger here at port lincoln for 85 bucks.

the reviews I have seen have handles breaking on them.

Is it still a good buy or wait?

mixo

 

[Trash]

Are you holidaying in SA ..?

Dont forget Nenad - http://phasetechnical.com.au/product-ca ery-tools/ $58

He is in SA

 

[mixo]

Yeah bit far away from port Lincoln.plus people complaining they snap in half.

Price is good though.

Mixo