Beach Sand Scoop Advice

[midalake]

6 hours ago, Carolyn said:

What should I look for? Wood handle? Poly Carb, or Stainless steel. Do I want an 11" or is an 8" wide just as good?  What about hole size? 

If you are a female, I would not get a scoop over 6". The weight would be difficult with a larger scoop. Heck, a loaded 6" scoop of wet sand is a load for me. 
I still have this scoop [with some repairs] after 25 years. I would say a good starter scoop. Don't be afraid to drill a few extra holes in it!  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185194488554?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=185194488554&targetid=1263094004786&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9027607&poi=&campaignid=16190447015&mkgroupid=128435277530&rlsatarget=pla-1263094004786&abcId=9300820&merchantid=114170729&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMQBWr36XZ8X74hp-sJ_09Kqi_jEX1vd62EWuTS-sNJH25vJwPyLDDRoCtIwQAvD_BwE

[rvpopeye]

Good info so far ^^

Weight was an issue for my abused old elbows !

I chose a smaller one (T-Rex ) stainless and just put on an old wooden D handle from a grain shovel (which was too big for snow!) As mentioned , the carbon fiber handles are a great choice if you have the $. I'm saving for an upgrade.....

There are short clamp on handles that make pulling a straight shaft UP easier !  Get one of them if you go straight any type handles . Slippery when wet.

Some people add a pool noodle to keep 'er afloat when wading in above waist water.. this works for the detector too....

Don't forget the sun screen. Happy digging, life's a beach !

 

  

 

[tvr]

21 hours ago, midalake said:

If you are a female, I would not get a scoop over 6". The weight would be difficult with a larger scoop. Heck, a loaded 6" scoop of wet sand is a load for me. 
I still have this scoop [with some repairs] after 25 years. I would say a good starter scoop. Don't be afraid to drill a few extra holes in it!  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185194488554?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=185194488554&targetid=1263094004786&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9027607&poi=&campaignid=16190447015&mkgroupid=128435277530&rlsatarget=pla-1263094004786&abcId=9300820&merchantid=114170729&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMQBWr36XZ8X74hp-sJ_09Kqi_jEX1vd62EWuTS-sNJH25vJwPyLDDRoCtIwQAvD_BwE

Only thing I don't like about some of the RTG scoops is that the 5/8 inch holes frequently let tabs slip through. They have scoops with 9/16 inch and some with 1/2 inch holes where the tabs don't slide through unless they are bent. They used to make the scoops with the size holes you wanted. Don't know if they still do that; might be worth calling them. The RTG scoops hold up well.

[Rick N. MI]

I have a couple scoops with 5/8" holes and I put a wire screen in them with smaller holes to catch everything.

[mn90403]

I have a scoop made by this company and it is the same as I bought it 5 years later.

 

https://www.borderlineengineering.com/ 

[strick]

The aluminum handle scoops will turn your hands dark so you will want to wear gloves. I bought my wife one when we first started but now it just sits as she would rather use my light weight starve with carbon fiber handle which is my favorite scoop. I agree with getting a smaller scoop 

. Strick

[NCtoad]

18 hours ago, mn90403 said:

I have a scoop made by this company and it is the same as I bought it 5 years later.

 

https://www.borderlineengineering.com/ 

I bought one of their stainless scoops. I’ve only detected at the ocean three times since I started detecting and done fresh water hunting only a few times more than that, but it worked well and is very strong.  I bought mine off his ebay store and contacted him about modifying it with a solid strap around the back.  He did that for me for no extra charge.  

[mcjtom]

I realize that there is not a single answer to this, but I just found a local Stainless Steel manufacturer willing to experiment with me.  I kind of want a small portable round scoop (to make it easier to make).  So perhaps I'll ask for an advice: what would be a reasonable round-hole size for such a scoop?  I was thinking between 10 and 15 mm, for wet sand/surf and dry as well, easy to shift sand through but still retain things (maybe not the smallest)?  Also figured that 1.5 mm thick plate is plenty?  Does it sound reasonable?

[geof_junk]

The Australian Threepence (or three pence) is a small silver coin which was used in the Commonwealth of Australia prior to decimalisation. It is also the same size as UK old 
Threepence, Coin Type from Australia - detailed information.

Country	Australia
Size	16.000 mm
	So at 15mm could be OK for most coins but for jewellery have a look at some small ear rings that may occur in you location. Hope this helps you decide the best size to have for your use.