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I have one of these in my crevicing toolkit.
In my opinion, far too narrow for a sand scoop.
I would look for something with a wider mouth for a sand scoop

One of these and drill some holes $9.95 and free shipping
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-X-1-5L...2cbdd6&pid=100204&rk=2&rkt=27&sd=191366926385

or make your own Garrett Clone scoop $11.90 and free shipping
One of these and drill your own holes to make something that retails for $30 from Garrett

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-X-2-5L...118051?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item35cc13d363

The True Garrett $30 scoop
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http://www.garrettaustralia.com.au/plastic-sand-scoop/
 
I was searching on ebay, but didnt think of feed scoop! Thanks, I will get one if them instead :)
 
Tried some plastic one's but they didn't last long ..................... this is an old aluminium fire extinguisher .................... cost $1.00 for the handle grip
Also a bigger unit as the price many were asking for a scoop was way out there.
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Here's my Garrett clone cheese grater. Called a super feed scoop on fleabay. Not certain, but I think it may be a tad bigger than the Garrett. Bright blue, so won't be loosing it. Drilled about a hundred or so 10mm holes and voila!
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PT73 said:
Here's my Garrett clone cheese grater. Called a super feed scoop on fleabay. Not certain, but I think it may be a tad bigger than the Garrett. Bright blue, so won't be loosing it. Drilled about a hundred or so 10mm holes and voila! https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/7726/1472258583_2016-08-27_10.20.05.jpg
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/7726/1472258601_2016-08-27_10.20.31.jpg
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That looks great ! Nice job mate. :)
If you want to rid the burrs around holes pass it over a flame
 
Excellent idea.
I was going to let the sand do that, but being a little green at heart I am more comfortable with your idea than the plastic ending up in little sea creatures bellies!
cheers mate.
 
just reporting back after a weekend away using the scoop on the beach. I would recommend anyone who is going to make their own scoop to drill 12-13mm holes. I found the 10mm holes to clog up a little and take a lot of time to exit the sand. I think a couple of mils extra diameter will sort it.

cheers
 

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