the sand scoop that i made........

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	the sand scoop that i made........ « on: February 25, 2011, 10:38:01 pm »

this is a how did i make that item ,which some of you have requested i post over here, the basic budget sand scoop that you see in the pics was inspired by the stainless ones you see for $100 on up, i used a foot of 3 1/2 " PVC tube cut @ a 45 degree angle, then for the holes you use 1/2" standard drill bit (equally spaced) at the base , the handle is a mere 3/4 " PVC tubing 3` long with the caps @ both ends....believe it or not everything is held together by a special high strength waterproof epoxy. the cap which is rounded gives better drainage for wet sand because it rolls in clumps sometimes and will break up better as it rolls, a curved bottom helps with this instead of a flat one. By the way we have already tested it and works very well, even in regular soil. the epoxy i use is rated @ 2600 lbs per sq inch strength value, i used extra coverage around the handle base for maximum hold 8 sq " of base hold you do the math i,ve used this stuff before on a vintage metal to metal door knob with 1/2" of area,it still holds to this day. after epoxying you need a good drill with some torque because when you hit the epoxy layer in the cap zone the bit will stop, so a good quality drill is in order....all in all the cost was a minimum $5 =epoxy, $7 for the PVC & 2 days of work, this one will last long enough to pay for one of those stainless steel jobs for $ 150..... Grin

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	Re: the sand scoop that i made........ « Reply #1 on: February 25, 2011, 11:00:29 pm »

I admire your handiwork. I question its durability when it's used in water. Let us know how it holds up.

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	Re: the sand scoop that i made........ « Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 02:58:09 pm »

Yes, please let us know how it holds up. I'll be heading down to Florida later this year and I'll be needing a scoop.

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	Re: the sand scoop that i made........ « Reply #3 on: April 05, 2011, 03:52:43 pm »

What I question is the handle and the connection to the scoop. It looks to be far too fragile for hard use.

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	Re: the sand scoop that i made........ « Reply #4 on: June 16, 2011, 12:31:07 pm »

I have in the past used a wooden dowel inside of the PVC tube to provide additional strength. This still allows a float, but makes the longer tube very difficult to break.
I appreciate this posting, I think I will be making one for myself very soon.
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