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What's a good "hand pick"?

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	What's a good "hand pick"? « on: March 08, 2010, 01:20:24 pm »

Seeing that a good "hand pick" that is lightweight but strong is an essential part of any treasure hunters equipment.

Question is>> what is a good hand pick, what do YOU use? What recommendations do you have.

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #1 on: March 08, 2010, 02:48:37 pm »

I have an Estwing pick that is nice and light yet very durable. Dad bought it probably 25 or 30 years ago and its still going strong. This one looks a lil fancier but still the same basic design.

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #2 on: March 08, 2010, 03:22:10 pm »

Hmmm..

Thanks for the link! It appears to be a good one and decently priced too.

Has anyone ever made their own?

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #3 on: March 08, 2010, 03:37:02 pm »

Nightjar made one out of a plow disc. Here's a link to where you can find pictures of it:

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A lot of the members of my local metal detecting club use picks made by a guy up in the Prescott, Arizona area.

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #4 on: March 08, 2010, 03:48:57 pm »

Iv'e been using a Lesche pick for bout 3 yr now and like it fine, I think the name is Predator now, cost about $40.00, might check, I think they got a website somewhere. Detecting

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #5 on: March 08, 2010, 04:08:25 pm »

I wonder just how many folks actually use a "hand pick" VS Digging Tool?

Hmmm... maybe a poll here? Idea

What's yall think?

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #6 on: March 08, 2010, 04:10:26 pm »

I know a hand pick really comes in handy out here where the soil is really dry and hard.like concrete.....given my choice with moist, workable soil, I'd rather use a digging tool....but whatever it takes to get to the target.

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #7 on: March 08, 2010, 04:13:33 pm »

I've been known to use everything from a hand rock pick to a backhoe

Depends on how far and fast I need to dig and how far I have to carry it!

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #8 on: March 08, 2010, 04:22:37 pm »

I know that I could use a backhoe on one site I have. I'll be shoveling all summer and probably more.

HELP!!

Anyone coming to NM soon?

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	Re: What's a good "hand pick"? « Reply #9 on: March 08, 2010, 06:24:56 pm »

Only problem with backhoes is they tend to be slightly indelicate

Can darn sure move some dirt though

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