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Lachete digging tool - were can i find one ?

goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 11:28:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		who sells the lachete or watever its called digging knife tool in nz ?

Shilo		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 11:40:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		What you want is a "Lesche" Try http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/ from the guys on the forum here. When you get it, take to the edge with a file to give it a sharpen and then start to wonder how you ever detected without it!
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goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 11:52:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Shilo What you want is a "Lesche" Try http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/ from the guys on the forum here. When you get it, take to the edge with a file to give it a sharpen and then start to wonder how you ever detected without it! cheers shilo, $85 wow bit dare for a digging tool i was thinking $50 tops i cant justify spending that on a gardening tool lol ill stick to my trowel for now.

Shilo		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 12:28:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: goldstalker cheers shilo, $85 wow bit dare for a digging tool i was thinking $50 tops i cant justify spending that on a gardening tool lol ill stick to my trowel for now. Sounds expensive but worth every sent and not much difference in price then getting one from overseas. Save up those $1's & $2's that you dig up for a couple of weeks, a major advantage of this hobby is that it pays for itself even for expensive gear. Until you use a Lesche or Predator (which is the original Lesche) you don't know what you're missing, a trowel just doesn't compare.
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Guardian		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 1:08:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		They are expensive and you can't get them much/any cheaper from overseas, you might be able to if you bundle them with something else but probably not an easy task. Garrett also have one similar, once again with freight about the same price so best to go with the tried and true. If you're digging shallow targets then I use a serrated (only takes a few minutes with a bench grinder) putty knife costs about $5 at the big red shed or Mitre10, very quick to cut a U shaped plug but only down to about 5" after that it takes a fair bit of digging. There is another brand that SycoToad uses which are also good only thing I don't like about them is your hand tends to slide down the handle onto the blade pretty easy and as mine is a narrow one where the blade is very similar in diameter to the handle you need to be very careful add mud to the scenario and you will almost certainly get cut. Might not be as bad with the wider ones.

DrunkBrother		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 4:46:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 27/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 911 Location: Auckland Thanks: 21 times Was thanked: 206 time(s) in 161 post(s)		Just 4 words for you : JUST FKEN BUY IT :-) you can trust me on that
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DMNZ		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 5:13:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/05/2013(UTC) Posts: 184 Location: nz Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 58 time(s) in 38 post(s)		Agree with DB... Think I went through maybe 5 bunnings warehouse digging tools...total waste of money....buy once.....buy right....
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goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 5:47:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		Originally Posted by: DrunkBrother Just 4 words for you : JUST FKEN BUY IT :-) you can trust me on that OK lol you made me buy one :) im sure it will pay for itself quick as im on to the treasure lol your words made me convinced to buy one thanks :)

goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 5:48:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Shilo Originally Posted by: goldstalker cheers shilo, $85 wow bit dare for a digging tool i was thinking $50 tops i cant justify spending that on a gardening tool lol ill stick to my trowel for now. Sounds expensive but worth every sent and not much difference in price then getting one from overseas. Save up those $1's & $2's that you dig up for a couple of weeks, a major advantage of this hobby is that it pays for itself even for expensive gear. Until you use a Lesche or Predator (which is the original Lesche) you don't know what you're missing, a trowel just doesn't compare. buying one :) lol

goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 5:49:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Shilo Originally Posted by: goldstalker cheers shilo, $85 wow bit dare for a digging tool i was thinking $50 tops i cant justify spending that on a gardening tool lol ill stick to my trowel for now. Sounds expensive but worth every sent and not much difference in price then getting one from overseas. Save up those $1's & $2's that you dig up for a couple of weeks, a major advantage of this hobby is that it pays for itself even for expensive gear. Until you use a Lesche or Predator (which is the original Lesche) you don't know what you're missing, a trowel just doesn't compare. buying one :) lol

goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 5:50:42 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		Originally Posted by: DMNZ Agree with DB... Think I went through maybe 5 bunnings warehouse digging tools...total waste of money....buy once.....buy right.... yerp i agree im buying one :) lol

latch		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 6:01:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 16/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 192 Location: dunedin Thanks: 198 times Was thanked: 27 time(s) in 27 post(s)		guardian showed me his putty knife idea $5 better than my garrett $85 digging tool,good old kiwi thinking and after using it had a better idea how to make one,still under construction and could make 8 for the price of a lesche/garrett in saying that i still want a predator raven shovel just because i could not make one(yes i did try)lol
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Shilo		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 6:41:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: goldstalker buying one :)lol yerp i agree im buying one :) lol buying one :) lol OK lol you made me buy one :) So I take it you are going to get one now???? :)
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goldstalker		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 7:04:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 11/10/2012(UTC) Posts: 454 Location: greymouth, west coast Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 67 time(s) in 57 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Shilo Originally Posted by: goldstalker buying one :)lol yerp i agree im buying one :) lol buying one :) lol OK lol you made me buy one :) So I take it you are going to get one now???? :) how the hell did you know i was going to... bahaha :P

expat		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 8:25:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		A great tool. I must admit I was sceptical before I splashed out on one but I've bent and broken no end in hard ground over the years and cannot imagine for the life of me that you could bend one of these. Once you have one you realise that you'll not need to upgrade your digger again.
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Guardian		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 9:06:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		A good reason to buy the Lesche or the Garrett. Don't worry it's not real. Edited by user Monday, 1 July 2013 9:08:49 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified Guardian attached the following image(s):

Shilo		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 9:11:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Guardian A good reason to buy the Lesche or the Garrett. Don't worry it's not real. Was it a gold ring you got or just a silver one??? Edited by user Monday, 1 July 2013 9:13:00 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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Guardian		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 9:14:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: latch guardian showed me his putty knife idea $5 better than my garrett $85 digging tool,good old kiwi thinking and after using it had a better idea how to make one,still under construction and could make 8 for the price of a lesche/garrett in saying that i still want a predator raven shovel just because i could not make one(yes i did try)lol The Garrett you have looked good, the Lesche from memory has a thinner blade which would probably make it a bit easier to cut plugs with both have the guard to stop you slipping onto the blade. Most people give them a sharpen as I've heard they are a bit dull from new. Remember not to overheat it.

Guardian		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 9:19:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Shilo Originally Posted by: Guardian A good reason to buy the Lesche or the Garrett. Don't worry it's not real. Was it a gold ring you got or just a silver one??? Times are tough I thought it was easier to remove the finger than cut the ring, but it was 18ct 5.5g both covered by insurance j/k Wife didn't need it she has 7 other perfectly good ones... now I'll be in trouble! Edited by user Monday, 1 July 2013 9:22:30 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Shilo		Posted : Monday, 1 July 2013 9:33:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Guardian Wife didn't need it she has 7 other perfectly good ones... now I'll be in trouble! Oh so it was your wife that flipped you the finger..... :)
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