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Post by element14 on Mar 30, 2004 11:13:02 GMT -5
Would like info on best digging tool for parks, schools. element14
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Post by speekergeek on Mar 30, 2004 21:47:08 GMT -5
Yeah I can vouch for the rigidity and strength of that tool. only thing is i had to pad the top of the handle! pushing into hard dirt over and over again bruised my palm! other than that it is the greatest.
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Post by hicountry on Mar 30, 2004 22:21:58 GMT -5
Lesche mod 85 is what I use and I think it is great for just about any type of digging or cutting plugs.
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Post by Jeff Kinzli on Mar 30, 2004 22:40:19 GMT -5
Another vote for the Lesche, available from just about any Whites dealer...
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Post by mayumi12 on Mar 31, 2004 0:00:12 GMT -5
I suggest you buy an MD shovel and a digging tool.
The shovels make for cleaner plugs and makes for fast recovery on deep targets.
1) If your good at pinpointing, get Rick's 36" shovel available at this forums F/S thread. It cuts a precise 5 inch diameter plug in 3 kicks. Depending on how strong you kick it in, you can have a 4 inch or a 10 inch deep plug in a heart beat. Larger holes can be made if wanted. I have cut 1.5 inch roots with one strong kick on its built in foot peg. NICE!
2) Another option is the Lesche Sampson. It makes neat, large, 6x6 square plugs. The plug size is a plus if your your pinpointing is less than spot on. It provides enough space to manuever in. I have seen these Sampsons mounted upside down on regular belt style hammer holders. That is one sweet set up.
Lastly, once you have your shovel you'll need your digging trowel. Look no further, just read the reviews above.
JT
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Post by Trogdor on May 27, 2004 2:07:05 GMT -5
A small shovel is definitely the easiest way to dig, but do you guys carry these things around at public schools and parks? I would feel silly and it seems like it would attract unwanted attention.
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Post by gerber on May 27, 2004 16:15:06 GMT -5
Hey Trogdor,
I use both a digging tool (Jimmy Sierra made) and Rick's shovel that Mayumi describes. The first time out with the shovel, yeah, I guess I felt a little awkward carrying it around. But because of its narrow design, it really doesn't look too imposing and has never attracted any unwanted attention or comments. I never even think about it anymore at the local parks and schools. Although the digging tool is used more frequently, it's great to have a shovel available for deeper targets. Plus, I think it serves as a deterrent to any neer-do-wells who might be prone to mischief or annoyance.
HH,
Dan
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Post by Trogdor on May 27, 2004 23:26:15 GMT -5
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Post by Martin and Athena on May 27, 2004 23:38:13 GMT -5
Lesche Digger. Now available at Predator Tools. That's GEORGE LESCHE's new site. Lesche is still around. His wife or brother or whatever. Story I heard is, that George wants to stick with American Craftsmanship while the rest of the gang wanted to outsource abroad. So they split up over it. Check predatortools.com
A few words on the Lesche. Cuts through grass like butter, digs deep nice holes and plugs. The saw teeth edges go through finger thick roots like nothing. They are almost un-kaputt-bar .... HH Martin
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Post by JimClick on Jun 7, 2004 2:53:54 GMT -5
In the old days, we first used flathead screwdrivers. Just stick that baby in the ground, find your target and pry it up. Then we used an ice pick as a probe to find the target and would cut plugs with a big ol' commando knife. Nowadays, we go deeper, and detectors pinpoint better, and we use any number of assorted knife/shovels. They all work well, once you learn them. Just find something that feels nice to use and be happy you aren't digging with a screwdriver . JimClick
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Post by mossimo(kg6xy) on Jun 23, 2004 23:21:36 GMT -5
I like to use a landscape weeding tool made by "Green Top". It looks like a large knife and be worn on your belt. It is also a 'do not disturb' kind of sign for any curious on lookers. This can be found at many small engine repair shops, like B&B in Santa Cruz. Price is about 25 ;D
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Post by berkeley bottle boy on Jun 24, 2004 2:11:12 GMT -5
In a park where I'd prefer not to muss the grass I'll use a pinpointer and bring the item up with a screwdriver if its in the top 2" or so.
Otherwise its all about the lesche. Nice and small and thin so you can cut a 2-3" wide hole. Serrations cut through roots and tough bermuda grass. Unbendable unlike the diggers I started with.
Or outside of the park setting its great for prying and chipping at rock hard soil.
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