Carolina Sand Sifter
I was in Florida this Month and thought I would try something different. Since I was at the Beach where you couldn't detect the sand , I thought I would take my Water scoop and try to dig a sharks tooth at random. I didn't get any shark teeth but it shifted the sand fast. I am planning on using the shifter when I am in the water ( hope smooth ,no waves )alot of time I have to get out of the water and go up higher on the beach to see my finds. The only inprovement I had to make when I got back to North Carolina is to put an additional noodle on the outside's of the Coca Cola case if I didn't dump the sand in the middle it leans to the side. The shifter is light weight. goldnugget-Charlotte,N.C.Up dated picture to follow soon.
why were not able to detect in the sand? off limits??
Looks like you have it down Lee.
Thanks for the additional information.. I use a excessive 50 foot cord ( haven't cut it so far ) and buckle it to my belt and the new update picture shows noodles on the side which helps flotation. I used the smaller 1/4 inch wire cloth to see if I have any small sharks teeth. I also can attach a shoulder strap ( 2 ) if needed and carry it on my back from the vehicle to the surf. I figure the total weight is under 3 pounds. Happy Treasure Hunting-goldnugget-Charlotte,N.C.
The box will be more stable if you place the foam noodles on the sides instead of the bottom.
It will lower the center of gravity and make it more stable.
You may also want to extend the screen up the sides so you do not lose anything as the sifter rocks on the waves. If you wrap the foam tightly to the sides, it may be enough to block the side holes. Do whatever it takes. Do you even need the wire screen? The Coke case holes appear pretty small.
I like your idea of using the plastic Coke case. I use one I made from wood and use 3" thin wall PVC pipe around the sides. It works great but is too heavy. I've tried motorcycle inner tubes but they only last a year or two then they get weather checked and start to leak.
I also wired a plastic butter container to the inside of the box. I put a simple slash cut in the top which allows me to slip any typical finds into it without having to mess with pockets or zippers.
When I use it, I scoop up my target, check with my detector and if the hole is empty, I dump the scoop into the sifter and continue on to the next target. Don't even have to look in the box, the water action washes away the sand leaving the target and possibly a few small stones.
I use a safety line from the sifter to my belt. I found that using elastic cord instead of rope takes the jerk out of using it if there is any kind of wave action.
Hope this helps.
It is ok, to detect the Beach South of the Fishing Pier- other wise if you are walking down the Pier looking toward the Right Facing side of the Beach is ok to Detect. I was trying the Sand Shifter near the Campground area... I really can't understand why you aren't able to detect both sides. The Fort didn't see any action that I can recall. It's a Lovely Campground and I am going back next year with my friends.