Ivansgarage Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I originally posted this on Steve's Forum and thought I could get a few more responses from different folks over here. As most of you guys noticed I make and sell picks, this all came about fromme making picks for myself and other detectorist wanting to know where theycould get one. So I would like to know, What are you using? What do you like about it? What do you dislike? What handle length, inches?How about a picture of your pick. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMONDBACKDAVE Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's a Great looking pick what's your amount $$ Thxs Dave ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivansgarage Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's a Great looking pick what's your amount $$ Thxs Dave ??Goto my website http://ivanpicks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathray Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Damn nice Ivan. I know where my next pick will come from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahorton10 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Time to see some d11s I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted September 16, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hey Ivan, I will post a picture of what I'm using, but love the Walco picks, always have. That being said, they are not being sold in the US anymore, only Australia. At one point I was selling hundreds of Walco W3's per year. Another major player now in the US is Apex Picks. I know the owners pretty well and they are manufacturing some high end picks, but are a bit pricey. If you want quality, you will have to pay for it. I've had plenty of $30-50 picks sent to me over the years to use, I've broke all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivansgarage Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hey Ivan, I will post a picture of what I'm using, but love the Walco picks, always have. That being said, they are not being sold in the US anymore, only Australia. At one point I was selling hundreds of Walco W3's per year. Another major player now in the US is Apex Picks. I know the owners pretty well and they are manufacturing some high end picks, but are a bit pricey. If you want quality, you will have to pay for it. I've had plenty of $30-50 picks sent to me over the years to use, I've broke all of them. Hi Rob I would like to hear more on what did break on the picks, handles ?Hear is my wacko pick.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Dude! , This is getting annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivansgarage Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Dude! , This is getting annoyingI am sorry if I hurt your feelings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMONDBACKDAVE Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thxs. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 DOC's Ground Squirrel Gold Pick best pick that I have used ever plus it has a lifetime replace against breakage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPX Power Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Ive used many pics over the years and IMO the Hermit pic is the best bang for the buck-Apex pic anyone want to buy one I have a next to new one that I bought but after using the Hermit pick nothing comes even close Mike C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 IvanI like the looks of some of your picks including the one your showing here. the only thing Im wondering about is the hardness of the steel? I went to your site and could not find a specific mention of it?or even the type of steel? Hi carbon or low carbon? Do you have a approximate Rockwell hardness on them?. the only thing I found was "mild temper" "can be sharpened with a file" Is that mild tempering or hardening? any guarantee on them? AzNuggetBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahorton10 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I like my hermit pick, I haven't tried any others though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Has anyone taken a look at the Supersede pick that I see showing upin Oz? I think JP carries one. It looks very interesting and well made.It features replaceable pick points and backs. take a look.https://www.facebook.com/supersedepicks/photos/pb.267684390090510.-2207520000.1426344568./309022339290048/?type=1&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Whoa, that Supersede pick is exactly what I was hoping for in my reply to this topic on Steve's forum. I want to try one of those.Do you know if they sell them in the US, Flak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Has anyone taken a look at the Supersede pick that I see showing upin Oz? I think JP carries one. It looks very interesting and well made.It features replaceable pick points and backs. take a look.I like it Flak and I use spring steel in mine too. (large leave springs) thanks for the info. havent heard about that pick until now. AzNuggetBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivansgarage Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 IvanI like the looks of some of your picks including the one your showing here. the only thing Im wondering about is the hardness of the steel? I went to your site and could not find a specific mention of it?or even the type of steel? Hi carbon or low carbon? Do you have a approximate Rockwell hardness on them?. the only thing I found was "mild temper" "can be sharpened with a file" Is that mild tempering or hardening? any guarantee on them? AzNuggetBobHi Bob, here is a little more info on the steel I am using.1144 (Stressproof-equivalent) steelCarbon around 0.40%Rockwell Hardness all depends on what scale B95 / C17When I said a slight temper the cutting edges are heated to remove any brittleness, I would rather have a bent or smashed point than abroken point. any guarantee? that is a rock and a hard place question.. Its a pickyou are slamming it into the ground, you are prying rocks with it..Yes I will guarantee it, if you don,t abuse it. Pretty hard not to abusea pick. I take my pick every now and then an take the grinder to it. Ivan ps: do you live in AZ? what areas do you MD, allways enjoyed your writings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relichunter2 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice looking picks....I like the look of the Big scoop pick....great for diggin and refilling holes. Reminds me a bit of the hermit pick I have been using. The only problem with the hermit pick is that it developed a long fracture in the wide part, otherwise its light and very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivansgarage Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice looking picks....I like the look of the Big scoop pick....great for diggin and refilling holes. Reminds me a bit of the hermit pick I have been using. The only problem with the hermit pick is that it developed a long fracture in the wide part, otherwise its light and very effective. Good comparison, except the BigScoop is all one piece and thicker steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice looking pick's Ivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Jasong,The man who makes them does not have a distributer here in the US.He is willing to send them overseas to us however he thinks the shipping fees may be a bit much.I thought if a few of us got together maybe we could get say, two or three of them shipped at the same timewith some spare tips etc.They are not cheap but when I think of being out in the middle of nowhere with an inadequate pick,expense becomes irrelevent to an extent.It's hard to see in the picture but the broad back of the pick has little sides on it soscraping more dirt out of a hole is possible. I also really really love my Hermit Pick.In the right circumstances there is no better pick imho.This is the Supersede below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Flak, I'd go in on a combined shipment with other people if it was affordable, send me an email if you have some others interested and know what shipping is. Slight problem is I will be without a shipping address for a while starting soon until I get to an RV park or something later this fall so that may put me in or out depending on order timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hi Jasong I haven't pursued the order recently, I am in the midst of some other stuff.(check your PM on the detector prospector forum, I can't get into your PM on here for some reason)best… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 IvanThanks for the details on your picks. I reason I asked is Ive been building my own picks since the 80's and I've seen people build picks out of very mild steel and hey they look great but when it gets down to it they turn out to be about useless as far as durability.I use hi-carbon steel leaf springs with a high yield strength on mine, and when Im done shaping and welding the handle neck on I get it just hot enough to relax the steel slightly only on the tip of flat edge and a little on the point tip to help stop it from chipping or just snapping off the point. sure you can turn any pick into a sledge hammer if you use it for a rock hammer with a long handle.I've dug some of the toughest ground from N. Nevada thru Mexico and I agree like any tool you can use it or abuse it. Choose your handles well and make sure the grain is lined up with the pick head or it wont last.I was going to build a new one with a fabricated wider head as there is only so much you can do with spring steel on a small scale,and I may use quilted hard rock maple handle.I dont run a retaining pin or rivet through the side of my pick handle. there are three other methods I like better. but all of them require more labor to build.Like I said I like the looks of your picks and now that I know the details about them I like them even more.AzNuggetBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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