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Our Sand-Scoop Handles are premium-quality, heavy-duty 46 1/2" handles. The handles are cut at a 20 degree angle at the "scoop end," have a 6" plastic core at the lower end, for extra
reinforcement where the handle inserts into the scoop. The handles are foam-filled, and include a soft PVC hand grip at the upper end. The handles also feature a textured surface for enhanced
gripping, when wet (similar to the "sharkskin" or "fish scale" surface you may know from some other high-quality handles). Finally, handles for Stealth and Xtreme scoops include a marine-grade 316
stainless-steel threaded insert in the lower end, as well as a marine-grade stainless-steel screw and fender washer.
Handles for all other scoops attach with a bolt through the scoop's sleeve, so one hole needs to be drilled through the handle when you fit it (the bolt is not included). I don't pre-drill the hole, because it needs to line up exactly with your scoop's sleeve -- small differences between scoops, even of the same model, mean it's always best done with the scoop and handle together in your hands. It's an easy job, and I'm happy to walk you through it.
About the fit. Scoops with a fixed sleeve vary slightly in inside diameter from one scoop to the next, even within the same model. That's partly normal steel-tube tolerance, and partly welding: the heat from welding onto the sleeve, especially where brace rods attach, can pull it slightly out of round. So I deliberately size these handles toward the small end of the usual range. Most of the time the fit is just right. If your scoop's sleeve happens to be on the roomier side and the handle feels a touch loose, paint on thin coats of 2-part epoxy, one at a time, until the fit is just right. Cured epoxy is very durable, but easy to sand if the last coat is a little too much.
Handles are currently available for T-REX, Stealth, Xtreme, CooB, Stavr, CKG, Honey Badger, and Dune scoops; handles to fit other models can usually be produced, as a "special-order" item, with 6-8 weeks lead time.
Shorter custom lengths can be produced upon customer request, and two-piece travel handles are available as a "special-order" item. Longer handles and custom colors are also possible in some cases, depending on availability from the carbon-tube factory (as "special-order" items, with 6-8 weeks lead time). Longer handles also cost more to ship, as packages over 48" are charged oversize surcharges by the carriers.
Specifications:
Price: $135 + shipping.
Shipping: $20 to the lower 48 U.S. states.
Alaska, Hawaii and international are quoted individually -- just ask.
Availability: IN STOCK
Carbon-Fiber Sand-Scoop Handles for T-Rex scoops
Our Sand-Scoop Handles are premium-quality, heavy-duty 46 1/2" handles. The handles are cut at a 20 degree angle at the "scoop end," have a 6" plastic core at the lower end, for extra
reinforcement where the handle inserts into the scoop. The handles are foam-filled, and include a soft PVC hand grip at the upper end. The handles also feature a textured surface for enhanced
gripping, when wet (similar to the "sharkskin" or "fish scale" surface you may know from some other high-quality handles). Finally, handles for Stealth and Xtreme scoops include a marine-grade 316
stainless-steel threaded insert in the lower end, as well as a marine-grade stainless-steel screw and fender washer.Handles for all other scoops attach with a bolt through the scoop's sleeve, so one hole needs to be drilled through the handle when you fit it (the bolt is not included). I don't pre-drill the hole, because it needs to line up exactly with your scoop's sleeve -- small differences between scoops, even of the same model, mean it's always best done with the scoop and handle together in your hands. It's an easy job, and I'm happy to walk you through it.
About the fit. Scoops with a fixed sleeve vary slightly in inside diameter from one scoop to the next, even within the same model. That's partly normal steel-tube tolerance, and partly welding: the heat from welding onto the sleeve, especially where brace rods attach, can pull it slightly out of round. So I deliberately size these handles toward the small end of the usual range. Most of the time the fit is just right. If your scoop's sleeve happens to be on the roomier side and the handle feels a touch loose, paint on thin coats of 2-part epoxy, one at a time, until the fit is just right. Cured epoxy is very durable, but easy to sand if the last coat is a little too much.
Handles are currently available for T-REX, Stealth, Xtreme, CooB, Stavr, CKG, Honey Badger, and Dune scoops; handles to fit other models can usually be produced, as a "special-order" item, with 6-8 weeks lead time.
Shorter custom lengths can be produced upon customer request, and two-piece travel handles are available as a "special-order" item. Longer handles and custom colors are also possible in some cases, depending on availability from the carbon-tube factory (as "special-order" items, with 6-8 weeks lead time). Longer handles also cost more to ship, as packages over 48" are charged oversize surcharges by the carriers.
Specifications:
- Scoop Handle Length: 46 1/2 in.
- Scoop Handle Weight: Varies, depending upon brand
- Handle Material: Carbon-fiber (3K, twill pattern)
- Handle Wall Thickness: 2.25mm to 2.5mm (varies by scoop)
- Hand Grip Material: Soft PVC
- Tube Surface Finish: textured ("sharkskin"/"fish scale")
- Hardware material (on Stealth and Xtreme Scoop Handles): Marine-Grade (316) Stainless Steel
Price: $135 + shipping.
Shipping: $20 to the lower 48 U.S. states.
Alaska, Hawaii and international are quoted individually -- just ask.
Availability: IN STOCK
What's included, and what you'll need — for T-Rex scoops
You get the handle itself. To fit it, you'll need to drill one hole through the handle, lined up with
your scoop's sleeve holes, and supply the bolt, washer and lock nut that hold it in place
(hardware not included). I don't pre-drill the hole, because it has to line up exactly with your
scoop's sleeve. It's an easy job, and I'm happy to walk you through it.
Order this — or ask a question
Prefer email? steve@stevesdetectorrods.com — photos welcome, and often the quickest way to get a custom build right.
Built by hand in Norman, Oklahoma, since 2018 — by the same person who answers your email.
Every item carries a full two-year warranty against defects in materials or manufacturing. Tell me what’s happened — usually I’ll just ask for a photo — and you choose: a brand-new replacement, or a full refund.
And if something falls outside of that warranty, I’ll still work with you — in a fair and reasonable manner. Warranty and return details
“I know I'm in good hands.”
— Jeremy Walsh, Mineville, New York
Have a question? Need a custom build?
Tell Steve what you're working with and what you need, and he'll get back to you. Don't worry about
having every detail -- Steve would rather start the conversation than have you guess at numbers.
Prefer to contact Steve directly?
Email steve@stevesdetectorrods.com -- please send any photos here as well; the form can't take attachments. Steve typically responds within 12-24 hours, 7 days a week.
Email steve@stevesdetectorrods.com -- please send any photos here as well; the form can't take attachments. Steve typically responds within 12-24 hours, 7 days a week.
WHAT MOVES A QUOTE FASTEST
- The exact make and model, including the variant
- Photos of your existing equipment, from two or three angles
- Outside diameter(s) of the shaft or handle you run now
- Overall length, and the length you actually want