When an undisturbed core sample is required Being able to view soil cores in field is an immense help in understanding soil variation, structure and distribution. A great tool for teaching, or investigative work. The split tube sampler has the advantage of easily removing an undisturbed soil core from the sampler since the coring barrel can be removed intact The sample may be taken within a sample liner or solely within the split tube sampler. The split tube consists of two stainless steel tube halves with a working length of 16.14 in. (40 cm) and ID of 2.09 in. (53 mm). The split tube uses conical screw threads and can be attached to the Beating Head Handle by the use of the threads. SPECIFICATIONS: 0196 SPLIT TUBE SAMPLER KIT Handle; short beating; c.sc.; Split tube sampler; 2.08 in. ( 53 mm) ID x 15.74 in. (40 cm) length; c. sc.; Steel Hammer; w/nylon head caps 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) impact absorbing; Sample Liners; 1.97in. (50 mm) x 15.74 in. (40 cm) length; 10 pc; Plastic; Sample Liner retainers; Steel Lifting Jack; Lifting lever and wrap chain; Spanner .78 in. (20 mm) x 8.7 in. (22 mm) Bent Spatula; .78 in. (20 mm)