Metal Detecting

Hi, does any one know if you can get a alloy handle for the evolution sand scoop and if so where from.
Cheers for any help

Hello rattzzz

We didn't include any handle options with our scoops for a few reasons but the main ones being that many people have their own preferance as to whats best and secondly the length of the handle pushed the postage up so we thought it best to let the end user sort this item themselves.

We can list on the auction site a handle if we were to know what you require but I know some of the guys have used a TV ariel mast from the likes of B&Q and these are a cheap option at around a tenner.

I don't know where they come from but a chap called Paul Cee has fitted a carbon fibre one and his vids are on U-tube.

Steve

Cheers Steve for your reply you have gave me a few options there, i will look into what you say and if i get stuck i will come back to you if you don't mind. I get up your way quite often so to collect would not be a problem.
Thanks again
Neil

rattzzz wrote:Cheers Steve for your reply you have gave me a few options there, i will look into what you say and if i get stuck i will come back to you if you don't mind. I get up your way quite often so to collect would not be a problem.
Thanks again
Neil

Hello Neil

I am here to help if I can

Obviously would need to list anything bought through me on the auction site ,but you would be very welcome to come to my workshop to collect

Hi, if you go down the ariel mast way don,t buy from b&q or simular places as they are only thin section alloy,go to a good tv ariel shop [best i know is opposite the barracks at hillsborough sheff] the quality is far better. needed one myself for a satellite dish on the van, trust me I,m an electrician good meeting you the other day.

SheffieldSparky wrote:Hi, if you go down the ariel mast way don,t buy from b&q or simular places as they are only thin section alloy,go to a good tv ariel shop [best i know is opposite the barracks at hillsborough sheff] the quality is far better. needed one myself for a satellite dish on the van, trust me I,m an electrician good meeting you the other day.

Hi, i agree with you about the ariel poles from b@q, they are like hoover pipe.
Yes nice to meet you the other day was the round thing you found real...?

rattzzz wrote:

SheffieldSparky wrote:Hi, if you go down the ariel mast way don,t buy from b&q or simular places as they are only thin section alloy,go to a good tv ariel shop [best i know is opposite the barracks at hillsborough sheff] the quality is far better. needed one myself for a satellite dish on the van, trust me I,m an electrician good meeting you the other day.

Hi, i agree with you about the ariel poles from b@q, they are like hoover pipe.
Yes nice to meet you the other day was the round thing you found real...?

Real BRASS ,but as you said when cleaned a lot of detail. saw a couple of real ones same area on sat morn

SheffieldSparky wrote:

rattzzz wrote:

SheffieldSparky wrote:Hi, if you go down the ariel mast way don,t buy from b&q or simular places as they are only thin section alloy,go to a good tv ariel shop [best i know is opposite the barracks at hillsborough sheff] the quality is far better. needed one myself for a satellite dish on the van, trust me I,m an electrician good meeting you the other day.

Hi, i agree with you about the ariel poles from b@q, they are like hoover pipe.
Yes nice to meet you the other day was the round thing you found real...?

Real BRASS ,but as you said when cleaned a lot of detail. saw a couple of real ones same area on sat morn

Nice

Hi Neil
Telescopic walking stick as supplied by nhs multi adjustable and a handle and arm cup to aid in digging fold down short for transport and tested for strength to 18 stone plenty about some people use them for straight shaft detector set ups regards Nev

ive seen loads of these scoops appearing on ebay at diffrent prices so im wondering if its just the scoop is there any gareentee you can find a pole to fit it and how do you fit them so they dont fall off?

lord lovell wrote:ive seen loads of these scoops appearing on ebay at diffrent prices so im wondering if its just the scoop is there any gareentee you can find a pole to fit it and how do you fit them so they dont fall off?

We based our Evoultion scoops on taking an off the shelf 28/29mm broom handle as an easy available option.

These aren't the strongest but are readily available and cheap.

You then have options to fit one of the more bespoke solutions like ally,fibreglass,stainless or a good hard wood.

On our Pro Scoop we have allowed for a pole of up to 32mm dia to be fitted with the supplied 'U' bolts and can go to a larger dia of 45mm by fixing through the tube and using the holes in the rear of the shaft holder.

We would also do a handle welded direct to the scoop if required but postage does go up due to the length of the package.

Hi, i will show you mine when i get a grip tomorrow.
I do agree there is a lot of scoops for sale on various sites and no doubt good one's, however, i have only used this one and i am very pleased with my EVOLUTION 360 the build quality is second to none and i would not hesitate in recommending them to any one who's thinking of getting one.

Hi, here we go this is my handle complete for the Evolution sand scoop. I have got it at 1 metre in length which suits my hight.

Hello all, if anyone is interested in the Evolution Scoop or other forms of beach scoops we have many listed on the MD Auction`s Sand Scoop section here - Metal Detecting Sand Scoops

Cheers all
mrix

nevntl wrote:Hi Neil
Telescopic walking stick as supplied by nhs multi adjustable and a handle and arm cup to aid in digging fold down short for transport and tested for strength to 18 stone plenty about some people use them for straight shaft detector set ups regards Nev

The idea is you return them, they are not given to you as a reward for breaking your leg they are lent to you and you take them back for the next user ,the same with zimmer frames etc ,nice handy metal though but not a lot of good in salt water and touching steel i expect the galvanic action is severe?