Crazy newbies

All metal detectors break down… And every detectorist tries to solve these problems in his own way. Some individuals may surprise you. See: here’s hellish bottom for Garrett ACE 150. I understand that not many can make a shaft with…

All metal detectors break down… And every detectorist tries to solve these problems in his own way. Some individuals may surprise you. See: here’s hellish bottom for Garrett ACE 150. I understand that not many can make a shaft with…

Crazy newbies! Would you hit upon the idea of puttying your coil? So that it turns into a solid pancake… Do not do this, it’s bad for your metal detector. Such cover significantly increases the total weight of the coil. Hence this…

I am trying to imagine the day when I would dry my metal detector near the campfire… See sad photos: a fried Garrett ACE 250 after being dried near the campfire. Perhaps I haven’t risen/fallen to this level yet. If there is any risk…

I am trying to imagine the day when I would dry my metal detector near the campfire… See sad photos: a fried Garrett ACE 250 after being dried near the campfire. Perhaps I haven’t risen/fallen to this level yet. If there is any risk…

Here’s just another homemade shaft. But I see such a thing for the first time. The author of this shaft claims it’s convenient for underwater hunts. See the photo. Is it for underwater search? But if the pipes are closed, the…

Here’s just another homemade shaft. But I see such a thing for the first time. The author of this shaft claims it’s convenient for underwater hunts. See the photo. Is it for underwater search? But if the pipes are closed, the…

How to make coil protection of a corrugated washing machine hose. Why such a protection can harm the Minelab X-Terra 305. Watch the photo. The history of a photo… A beginner with a one day experience decided that his Minelab X-Terra 305 had…

When taking your first metal detector could you assemble it yourself? Not all of you. Watch the photo, crazy newbies are assembling a metal detector.

There are different ways people come to metal detecting. Someone begins with a home made metal detector, someone – with a cheque for $2000 at once. I’ve seen both of them. But I’ve never met such a start. The newbie is beginning…