Although I understand the basic concept of how a Metal Detector and Coils work I will be the first to admit my knowledge on the intricate workings are lost on me. I’m not one who can start talking intelligently on the circuits, boards, capacitors, Coil windings etc that make up a Metal Detector but what I can do is share my experience through thousands of hours of experience on … [Read more...] about Understanding Concentric Metal Detector Coils
Tips for Metal Detecting Farm Fields
As most know relic hunting in farm fields is absolutely my favorite thing to do. I don’t just randomly get permission for a farm field and take off walking and swinging my metal detector. I research and find where old houses were that have (preferably) been gone for one reason or another before modern electric and plumbing. If you search our website you will find articles on … [Read more...] about Tips for Metal Detecting Farm Fields
Is Your Metal Detector Giving False Signals?
False signals can really be aggravating at the very least and worse, can end the adventure. Today's metal detectors are much easier to operate than the older ones, not a lot you can get wrong but it can still happen. If you’re detector isn’t running normal, giving false signals, extra chatty or running erratic, here are some things that might rectify the issue. If you’re … [Read more...] about Is Your Metal Detector Giving False Signals?
Where to Look for Coins Metal Detecting
For this article I am going to keep it to metal detecting clad (non-silver, modern) coins. I have met a handful of people in this hobby who enjoy finding clad coins, it never gets old to them. Myself on the other hand I got into this hobby in search of history, the older the better. Digging clad coins just doesn’t hold my attention. Hunting specifically for modern coins is a … [Read more...] about Where to Look for Coins Metal Detecting
Strategies for Making Money With Your Metal Detector
I’ve enjoyed many hobbies over the years and one of the things that separates metal detecting from all the others I have been involved with is most other hobbies all you do is spend money. With metal detecting there are a lot of opportunities to make money and there is always the chance of finding something really valuable. A lot of years have passed since I got into metal … [Read more...] about Strategies for Making Money With Your Metal Detector