*reprinted with permission of First Texas Products* ETHICS AND THE ART OF RECOVERY First Texas Products takes pride in the industry we serve, and ask you to join us in observing and promoting ethical and legal detecting practices, and in…
*Used with permission of Fisher Labs* Some metal detectors are “more sensitive” than others, and “how deep” a particular metal detector can detect a specific metal object depends on many variables. “Air test sensitivity” refers to the maximum repeatable detection…
That’s a goooood question! There are lots of people who have been in the hobby for many years who still try different machines on a steady basis. (I’m one of them 🙂 ) There are others who have found a…
Like all things in life, ethics should dictate our behavior as metal detector hobbyists. This is “universally accepted” ethics list observed by most in this hobby. I WILL respect private property and WILL NOT trespass without the land owners permission….
This matter of trash on a beach is one that daily becomes more urgent to all of us beachcombers. I refer especially to plastic trash that is more than just unsightly. Fish and sea birds become entangled in six-pack rings;…
Admit it! Everyone who has ever listened for that buzz of a detector locating its target has dreamed of unearthing great wealth. Even in a sedate, well-kept part where one really can’t expect to find an outlaw cache or pirate…
Here’s an excellent video describing a technique for properly digging plugs
Regardless if you’re new to the hobby, or an old pro, FILL YOUR HOLES! One of the fastest ways to generate some negative PR is to leave unfilled pits in school yards, parks and home yards. I even kick the…