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wanted a pick for detecting
gavin  
Posted : Sunday, 17 April 2011 8:48:49 AM(UTC)
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Hi gingerbreadman, yep - found one of those myself and the odd shovel head :P
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Posted : Sunday, 17 April 2011 10:36:41 AM(UTC)
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i thought there pretty cool i found a few variations another1 i found had a flat back on it and then there,s been some real small one,s this 1 i brought home and varnish,d figerd it,d look good in a man cave!.

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Posted : Sunday, 5 June 2011 9:39:28 AM(UTC)
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I Bought one of these, built back in the 50's/60's so pretty bloody solid, and folds up for transport... I think I bought the last one gun city had though, might be others at army surplus

Works pretty well as a Pick, or a small Shovel, or fold both out for a Mattock.

I also use a small plastic gardening spade with a neo magnet on the back for grabbing iron crap easily and/or detecting my 'tailings' once my hole is dug if I miss my 'find'.

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Posted : Sunday, 5 June 2011 9:59:16 AM(UTC)
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Posted : Sunday, 5 June 2011 10:03:41 AM(UTC)
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Hmmm, well, i do carry my rock hammer as well, I'm sure between the two of them I could dig a hole like that once, in my life, and then because of the damage caused to my arms probably give up this hobby...

Dayum.

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This looks like a pretty solid Mattock head
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Tools/auction-380619075.htm

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Posted : Monday, 6 June 2011 6:19:50 AM(UTC)
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Posted : Monday, 6 June 2011 10:30:41 AM(UTC)
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Have a look at your local farm supplies store RD1/ CRT/PGG for a thistle grubber
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Posted : Sunday, 19 June 2011 11:26:15 AM(UTC)
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Just came across Mini Mattocks for sale in Bunnings today - only $8! Perfect! Carbon steel head for anyone interested.

For those in Chch - spotted them up Marshlands road store. Was only 2 on shelf and I just bought one of those. Was also a head on it's own. Get in quick! ;)
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Posted : Thursday, 23 June 2011 4:36:09 PM(UTC)
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Flintlock wrote:
Have a look at your local farm supplies store RD1/ CRT/PGG for a thistle grubber


Hi flintlock iv got 1 of those works good i cut the handle in half and put more of a point on the back its got a bit of weight 2 which is good for breaking stuff up there,s a few other type,s but there a bit to light.
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