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03-06-2008, 04:36 PM
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Composite Digging Tools?
Greetings, I am thinking about getting some Garrett composite digging tools because they are light and non reactive with my metal detector. A whole, big pile of dirt can be dug up and placed directly under the search coil.... I am wondering if they are up to the task? thanks, Stephen
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03-06-2008, 05:21 PM
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Welcome to TQ, Stephan, not sure on your question but with all the smart people we have here you can bet someone will know, good luck!
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03-06-2008, 05:26 PM
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Thanks E.....and nice finds!
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03-06-2008, 06:39 PM
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Hi Stephan and welcome to TQQ
I use a gator digger, but carry a composite for scooping out dirt and running it past my coil. Alot cleaner and safer than using your hands. I wouldn't rely soley on a composite for heavy digging.
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03-06-2008, 07:02 PM
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Welcome to TQ, I use a gator digger also and grab the dirt with my hand and check it on the side of my coil..If there is something there it will sing out... I am not too sure on composite tools except that I would think they are really strong...Happy hunting...Buster....
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03-06-2008, 07:49 PM
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Me personally, I probably would snap it like a twig,
 then it would ruin the rest of my day. I'll stick with steel.
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03-06-2008, 08:37 PM
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i dont think those composites are too good at actually penetrating the surface, so i'd try just digging with a regular trowel (such as a lesche or gator) and then use the composite to scan the soil over the coil.
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03-07-2008, 08:54 AM
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Thanks for the great advice members..the ground is hard here in NJ. I am going stainless....I may opt for a Lesche . Good Luck!
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