Beach scoop preferences

**gunsil** · 25-08-2012, 09:05 PM

Hi everyone, I'd like to hear what people like or think is the best beach sand scoop and why. I've only been a coin shooter and relic hunter on solid ground, but would like to try some beach hunting, both in the water and out. I see all kinds of scoops for sale and some are quite expensive. I know there must be a bunch of folks out there who have tried several different types and brands of scoops. So all you experienced people please voice your opinions !! Thanks, Gunsil

**Captainpugwash** · 25-08-2012, 10:35 PM

I remember Scott "Iron Mask" selling some, they looked realy good quality. As for price its the old saying, you get what you pay for.

**minty fresh** · 26-08-2012, 12:54 AM

Hi, im a noob at MD'ing but there are a few good vidz on YT on how to make your own long handled scoops from piping joints for a fraction of the cost of the steel ones... GL

this one looks pretty strong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWpq-clCJ2o

**stewart73** · 26-08-2012, 03:37 AM

Check out stavrscoops. Awesome things...well-made, light, and built to last. Ruslan is also top notch to deal with. Good luck in your search.

**mal** · 26-08-2012, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by minty fresh noob

Hi, im a noob at MD'ing but there are a few good vidz on YT on how to make your own long handled scoops from piping joints for a fraction of the cost of the steel ones... GL

this one looks pretty strong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWpq-clCJ2o

Forget the plastic one they are not worth the effort and will probably break when you are in a hot spot.

Invest in a good quality metal scoop that will last for years. My preferrence is for a full bucket ali scoop with long handle.

**Iron Mask** · 26-08-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Captainpugwash

I remember Scott "Iron Mask" selling some, they looked realy good quality. As for price its the old saying, you get what you pay for.

I should be back in business very soon. Just getting a new supplier under way. Working out the details on the design changes and surface finishing.
Will keep you updated.

**chipmonky** · 26-08-2012, 07:27 PM

There lots of good ones out there but Stavr scoops seem that bit special.

Mine is a year old now and been used loads including prying big rocks and digging in stone laden sand
still looks brand new

**minty fresh** · 26-08-2012, 11:43 PM

thats a bloody big scoop Chip, do you need a license to operate it ?

JK....

does look good..... but expensive.

**DDazzzle** · 27-08-2012, 09:50 AM

Scott's ( Iron Mask ) scoops are excellent, I use one on a regular basis, as are Stavrscoops, since you are stateside Gunsil you have a wide range to pick from but most recommend stainless steel mouths if you pick aluminium scoops or preferably stainless scoops as I mentioned earlier. The beauty of a custom scoop is handles can be chosen to suit you both angle, diameter, material and length.

**Iron Mask** · 27-08-2012, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by DDazzzle

Scott's ( Iron Mask ) scoops are excellent, I use one on a regular basis, as are Stavrscoops, since you are stateside Gunsil you have a wide range to pick from but most recommend stainless steel mouths if you pick aluminium scoops or preferably stainless scoops as I mentioned earlier. The beauty of a custom scoop is handles can be chosen to suit you both angle, diameter, material and length.

Thanks Darryl
My newest design will be even stronger and made from a better quality stainless. Also working on a handle.
Just need a few weeks to work out some details.
Hoping the price for scoop without handle to be about 90 quid incuding delivery to anywhere. With handle will add about 20 quid max I would imagine.
Depending on the material and shipping.
Will keep you updated.

**Rob** · 27-08-2012, 01:02 PM

Plastic ones only good for sifting fine dry sand, the one on you tube wouldn't last 2 minutes in the wet, carpe diem (buyer beware).

**Nuke em** · 27-08-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Iron Mask

Thanks Darryl
My newest design will be even stronger and made from a better quality stainless. Also working on a handle.
Just need a few weeks to work out some details.
Hoping the price for scoop without handle to be about 90 quid incuding delivery to anywhere. With handle will add about 20 quid max I would imagine.
Depending on the material and shipping.
Will keep you updated.

Think i will want a new scoop with handle soon , detachable i hope ? My last was just to big and if you are making them at the angle i want and like the one in Chipmonk's post then i will have one as soon as.

**Iron Mask** · 27-08-2012, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Nuke em

Think i will want a new scoop with handle soon , detachable i hope ? My last was just to big and if you are making them at the angle i want and like the one in Chipmonk's post then i will have one as soon as.

Mine are with a 70-75 degree standard angle. The handle will be make the scoop as a two piece. With option for knee high.
Will have very small holes in the bottom of the basket and should catch lead fish weights and small chains and bits. The holes will start large near the mouth and sides and gradually get smaller. Will be a strip in the middle with no holes until the the small holes start. This will allow fish weights to roll down to the bottom of the basket.
How to have some poics soon.

**Steve Bowles** · 27-08-2012, 03:39 PM

Let us know as soon as they're in production. I can't wait to get the new and improved 2.0!

**Robinb** · 03-09-2012, 06:43 PM

I can vouch for Iron mask scoops as well.

Very tough.

For use in the sea and on dry sand.
For wet sand on shoreline you may also want a lighter plastic scoop.

**Turbo-beal** · 03-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Are you planning on taking one to the Bedford rally? I would love to see one as I might be looking to purchase one

**Iron Mask** · 03-09-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Turbo-beal

Are you planning on taking one to the Bedford rally? I would love to see one as I might be looking to purchase one

I hope to be bringing 5 of them to Bedford. I will get the first sample on Thursday and if it is OK I will start producing.

**Nuke em** · 03-09-2012, 08:33 PM

Let me know when it is in production , a must have with steel or metal stem .

**Turbo-beal** · 04-09-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Iron Mask

I hope to be bringing 5 of them to Bedford. I will get the first sample on Thursday and if it is OK I will start producing.

Top job

**gunsil** · 04-09-2012, 09:52 PM

Thanks everbody, the Stavr does look really good, Iron Mask can you post a couple of photos?? Rob, carpe diem means "seize the day" buyer beware is caveat emptor. My favorite latin expression is non illigitimus carborundum or don't let the *******s wear you down!!

**minty fresh** · 02-10-2012, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Iron Mask

Thanks Darryl
My newest design will be even stronger and made from a better quality stainless. Also working on a handle.
Just need a few weeks to work out some details.
Hoping the price for scoop without handle to be about 90 quid incuding delivery to anywhere. With handle will add about 20 quid max I would imagine.
Depending on the material and shipping.
Will keep you updated.

any news on these yet ? as using my spade in stony wet sand is both frustrating and futile

**Iron Mask** · 03-10-2012, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by minty fresh noob

any news on these yet ? as using my spade in stony wet sand is both frustrating and futile

Working on it. First sample has been made and just a few changes required.
Cheers

**Gary Drayton** · 03-10-2012, 08:32 PM

The T Rex made by Ron DeGhetto in New Jersey is a heck of a stainless steel scoop, tough and just the right size holes for trapping small pieces of jewelry. I use a wooden post hole digger handle on mine.