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<p>[QUOTE="Kman413, post: 1330502, member: 34480"]Hi,</p><p>I have six machines. All white's Metal Detectors. T tried the other brands, but the White's are very easy to handle and very accurate. When I pull the trigger for the depth, I have 3 reading. One a picture of the possiable items. 2 a signature ( quarter, dime, nickle, pull tab etc. 3 a plus or minus scale -95 to +95 a line goes across the screen and possibale target numbers are on the box for easy reading. For shallow targets I use the ice pick (one to three inches).</p><p>Deeper, you have to dig a plug. PUll the plug and check the hole. Always lay down your machine with the coil near you so you can pass the plug or dirt in your hand in front of the coil. If it's there you will hear it. If not take another handful of dirt and pass it pass the coil until you find your target.</p><p>Always keep your coil even with the ground. Don't use the pendelem swing. The higher you lift your coil, the more depth you lose. If there is a house in the area you are scearching, go to the back and walk about 20 feet from the back door. That's about were the clothes line would be. Start walking in a circle going wider as you walk. When you start to get hits. That's the spot to work.</p><p>Don't try to cover the whole area unless you dont have the time. Work a small area near the front of the house. From the driveway to the front door is always good. They had to take out their keys for the car of the door. And in cold winter take off their gloves. I found a few good coins & rings along this path.</p><p>By the back porch is also good. Children played there and many a small toy was left. And of course trees are a must. That's were children bury their treasure's And sometimes their small departed pets.</p><p>Metal detecting takes two things. Patience & Practice.</p><p>Subscribe to "Western & Eastern Treasure Magazine". They are on the internet. That's the bible of Metal Detecting.</p><p>I always use the lastest White's machines. They are like computers, they advance every few years. My best machine is the V'3 and the Relic Hunter. Both the best out there.</p><p>As for the beach. Here in the Northeast, people dress like they are king Tut's relatives. When they go into the water, it is still cold in the summer. Their ring size goes down 2 sizes. They just drop off if not careful. I can bet if there is a beach that far away. Their are people with machines that are up at sunrise checking the beaches. And they know what they are doing. So, to travel that far. I would pass.</p><p>I hope that helps you. Be sure to ask the church pastor to check their sites and go to the library and check on old fair ground, parks. old farms. A lillte research pays off, I can assure of that.</p><p>Regards.</p><p>Steve Kelly</p><p>You can go to Youtube "Treasure Hunt America 111 Part 2" and see a T.V. show it did.</p><p>s[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kman413, post: 1330502, member: 34480"]Hi, I have six machines. All white's Metal Detectors. T tried the other brands, but the White's are very easy to handle and very accurate. When I pull the trigger for the depth, I have 3 reading. One a picture of the possiable items. 2 a signature ( quarter, dime, nickle, pull tab etc. 3 a plus or minus scale -95 to +95 a line goes across the screen and possibale target numbers are on the box for easy reading. For shallow targets I use the ice pick (one to three inches). Deeper, you have to dig a plug. PUll the plug and check the hole. Always lay down your machine with the coil near you so you can pass the plug or dirt in your hand in front of the coil. If it's there you will hear it. If not take another handful of dirt and pass it pass the coil until you find your target. Always keep your coil even with the ground. Don't use the pendelem swing. The higher you lift your coil, the more depth you lose. If there is a house in the area you are scearching, go to the back and walk about 20 feet from the back door. That's about were the clothes line would be. Start walking in a circle going wider as you walk. When you start to get hits. That's the spot to work. Don't try to cover the whole area unless you dont have the time. Work a small area near the front of the house. From the driveway to the front door is always good. They had to take out their keys for the car of the door. And in cold winter take off their gloves. I found a few good coins & rings along this path. By the back porch is also good. Children played there and many a small toy was left. And of course trees are a must. That's were children bury their treasure's And sometimes their small departed pets. Metal detecting takes two things. Patience & Practice. Subscribe to "Western & Eastern Treasure Magazine". They are on the internet. That's the bible of Metal Detecting. I always use the lastest White's machines. They are like computers, they advance every few years. My best machine is the V'3 and the Relic Hunter. Both the best out there. As for the beach. Here in the Northeast, people dress like they are king Tut's relatives. When they go into the water, it is still cold in the summer. Their ring size goes down 2 sizes. They just drop off if not careful. I can bet if there is a beach that far away. Their are people with machines that are up at sunrise checking the beaches. And they know what they are doing. So, to travel that far. I would pass. I hope that helps you. Be sure to ask the church pastor to check their sites and go to the library and check on old fair ground, parks. old farms. A lillte research pays off, I can assure of that. Regards. Steve Kelly You can go to Youtube "Treasure Hunt America 111 Part 2" and see a T.V. show it did. s[/QUOTE]
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