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Types of hand held metal detecting pinpointers.
The Acid Test Kit
Anyone that is serious about their metal detecting should have an Acid Test Kit, and I personally can't imaging not having one. I can't tell you how many times I dug a ring or other item and I wasn't absolutely sure of the metal content. Ever since I purchased one of theses Acid Test Kits … Continue reading »
Metal Detecting Gloves
Putting your hand in a hole to retrieve an object while metal detecting sounds pretty safe until you grab onto a piece of aluminum can and slice your finger open. I know because I’ve done it! All to often a beginner will start metal detecting without gloves either thinking they won’t need them or simply … Continue reading »
Metal Detecting Tips and detectors for beginners
So you are interested in taking up metal detecting? You’ve seen the TV shows, you know friends that are into metal detecting, or you have just always wondered about it (like I did), so you want to give it a try but you are not sure where to begin. What is the best metal detector for … Continue reading »
Minelab Pro-Find 25
The Minelab Pro-Find 25 is a high end hand held metal detecting pinpointer with similar characteristics as the Garrett Pro Pointer. The differences are minor, it detects with the sides and tip, it has a light for low light hunting, it is not waterproof and is generally not great for beach hunting due to the … Continue reading »
Sand Scoops for Metal Detecting
So, you’re on the beach doing some metal detecting with your new metal detector, and all of a sudden, you hear a signal. You’ve found something in the sand. Do you get down and start digging with your hands? No, of course you don’t. You need to use a sand scoop or a shovel of … Continue reading »
Garrett Pro Pointer
The Garrett Pro Pointer is one of the top pinpointers used in metal detecting. It is sturdy, water resistant, and accurate pinpointer that won't disappoint. It has an audible alert that increases with intensity the closer you get to the target. It can pinpoint through the tip and on the probe sides to find that … Continue reading »
Coin Probe
A coin probe or simply “probe” can be used to “pop out” or locate a shallow target like a coin or other object without digging a hole. Some detectorists will find an object with their metal detector and upon realizing it is a shallow target will gently insert a probe, usually a screwdriver type tool … Continue reading »
Metal detecting Shovels
There are many different shovels that can be used while metal detecting available, from the expensive to the not so expensive. Depending on the type of digging, amount of digging, and your budget, you will decide on which shovel you will need. Here are some of the more popular choices; Lesche Ground Shark Model 38 Shovel This hand … Continue reading »
Hand Trowels
There are many different hand trowels or hand held digging tools used while metal detecting available, from the expensive to the not so expensive. Depending on the type of digging, amount of digging, and your budget, you will decide on which digger you will need. Here are some of the more popular choices; Lesche Digging … Continue reading »
Vibra Probe
This pinpointer is my personal favorite! It is tough as nails and can be submerged under water to 100 feet deep, can be used in mud and has no switches to wear out. I like the idea that it is vibrate only and therefore it is quiet and doesn’t draw attention to you as some … Continue reading »