Jin Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Any suggestions on a good pick? My last one snapped the blade in half when digging in hard ground. (It was previously broken and welded so didn't expect it to last forever - got it for free from the next door neighbor) I got suckered into buying a medium sized pick 4 years ago, with the salesman saying the larger ones were for people that felt inadequate in certain areas. But I think a bigger pick would be better for digging bigger holes. What do the Aussie guys here use? I still have the medium sized pick but the tip seems to be too rounded and doesn't cut into the ground as well as my broken one that had a sharp pointy end did. I plan on digging plenty of 3 foot plus holes shortly, it would be great if the handle of the pick could incorporate a mini crowbar head on the end. (never seen that anywhere, just saying it would be good.) Once you get down a bit it gets tough swinging in a confined space. Cant be carrying a crowbar a mile from the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
araratgold Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Gidday Jin, I've been using picks made by " bluejeansronald " for a long time, they are great. Contact him through Prospecting Australia Forum, he also has them on eBay from time to time. https://www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=15914&p=1 Pictures of them by Mbasko down the first page a bit. Cheers, Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AussieDigs Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Dependson what you want to spend. Bunnings has a range. Those listed above are nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 3 hours ago, davsgold said: Hey Jin, I am happy to help you with a pick, u have my email address if you want more info. cheers dave Thanks Dave, If you could send me some info/price/sizes that would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AussieDigs Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 https://www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=29338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Thanks Aussie but ill be getting one off Dave when I get back from overseas. The Muk picks are cheap but I know what I'm after and Daves picks would suit me better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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