Metal detecting

[Fox Hunter]

Gotcha wouldn't have thought of overlapping I would have used the whole width of the coil each time so that's great advice. The field with the pin in is only small, I done a job for a neighbour so I know roughly where it is I just couldn't find it in the long grass so hopefully should be a good learning curve..

[rodp]

Gotcha wouldn't have thought of overlapping I would have used the whole width of the coil each time so that's great advice. The field with the pin in is only small, I done a job for a neighbour so I know roughly where it is I just couldn't find it in the long grass so hopefully should be a good learning curve..

Best of luck Let us know how much junk you have to dig before you get the pin

Untidy buggers these farmers

[gypo]

Seen this on ebay, Ive contacted the seller to see if he would let me arrange a courier but hes not having it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Detecto ... TQ:GB:1123
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[stillair1]

I'e got a whites cdx, a few years old now but a sound middling detector and with service available from whites Scotland.

[Fox Hunter]

Well, the detector turned up yesterday and I just managed to grab an hour. First impressions beep frigging beep. Rod you're right farmers are messy barstewards but the equine following are even worse! So far I've found horse shoes and various bits of other rusty metal bits absolutely no gold or treasure whatsoever

Got to admit I'm hooked already. Whilst I'm only finding crap it was all I expected from where I was looking. The garret is a very simple to use machine but I just have problems deciding and working out what I'm digging before I dig it. Lots of times I think non ferrous, this is the one but it turns out to be a valve from a tube or tyre or some other rusty bit. I've just about realised it's not worth digging big targets as it's either a horse shoe or broke off a machine. I guess for every shed load of crap you dig you'll get that one thing that makes it worth it. There seems to be a load of 'trash' around here as I only walk three frigging steps between beeps good news though I've got a garden to an old monastery house lined up for next week

The best bit of advice for anyone getting a metal detector is get a pointy stick thingy, the pro pointer for me is an absolute must. Thanks for the recommendation Rod, the detector and probe suits me down to the ground I'm very happy with them

[rodp]

Glad you're happy with it I go through the " shall I dig it knowing it's going to be part of an old plough or not dig it", then I think "well, a hoard will give off a hell of a signal" and dig it

If you need a hand with the old monastery I can always take a day off work

Wait until you end up on an old shooting area, heaven only knows how many cartridges have been made over the years but it must be hundreds of millions, and I've dug them all Messy buggers these shooting sort

If I get in a site full of old iron I discriminate it out, just look at what it comes up as on the gauge, move the tab up and knock it out Then spend all day wondering what you missed
You have to this sometimes, regardless of missing stuff, otherwise you'll be digging your own opencast.
I usually start with it set flat out though, and work down.

You can get a decent idea of what's down there by walking in a circle keeping the coil over the target. Swing the coil side to side as you circle and you get an idea of the dimensions. Jewellery etc is going to be a narrow swing no matter what side you stand

[Fox Hunter]

I can see there's going to be a lot to learn with it. It's something that anyone 'could' have massive beginners luck at too so like you say you feel you should dig just in case. The house next week was something to do with the monks, not actually a monastry itself. There was talk and rumours of exciting happenings going on there so you never know. The chap wants to dig it with me, not sure if he thinks I'll pocket the finds but he seemed a little concerned when the low loader dropped the 360 off by his gates he must have heard about me and wooden handles . If we find anything remotely interesting I guarantee there'll be another metal detector sold he's the type that loves new hobbies.

[gypo]

Just bought a garrett 250 boxed with headphones for £115 of fleabay lads so looks like I'm in as well
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[Fox Hunter]

brilliant, well done, now get digging

[gypo]

Yes looking forward to it
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