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Sea Shell Scooper-Upper
by
CoastalBohemian
(IC: blogger)
3 Materials
$9
5 Minutes
Easy
I usually keep a seashell scoop in my car in case I make a beach stop, which I do, often. It's my trusty new side kick, that I love.
My scoop is actually a sand flea rake, that we modified by adding bicycle handle bar grips.
It's a fun little gadget and I always get complements and questions from other shellers. I guess we all have our seashell gathering routines.
While I was away on vacation at the beach in Florida, I realized I had forgotten to pack my new friend.
Boo.
Seriously BOO!
OK, but I have an idea.
You like where I'm going with this? I know your brain is already pickin' up what I'm puttin' down.
1 Strainer (Under $5 at Walmart )
1 long handled wooden pole. Bought at Walmarts for under $3.00
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zip ties, (from the Dollar Tree)
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Gorilla Tape = Seashell Scoop
Scooptidee oop.
In the end, this got the job done. It did bend on me when I collected too much sand and shells but I adjusted it back and took in less as I was collecting.
Total cost $9.00 w/out the Gorilla tape.
1. Using zip ties, attach the handle from the strainer to the wooden pole. We used 4-5 ties.
2. Wrap the handles with Gorilla tape, (this is really super strong and never pulled apart when it got wet).
Thanks for sharing and caring .
Hope this helps you in your shelling adventures.
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Suggested materials:
- Wooden handle (Walmart)
- Strainer (Walmart)
- Zip ties (Dollar Tree)
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Published September 17th, 2017 3:54 PM
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