David Humphries

David Humphries is the creator and writer at Metal Detecting Tips. Metal Detecting is an amazing hobby that is fun and gets you outside. As a bonus you can actually FIND Money!!

Metal Detector Setup

Is Your Metal Detector Letting You Down? Calibrate It for Peak Performance

Every detectorist needs to understand this, with a little bit of time the function of your machine can get thrown off. So, the next time you’re on an outing task yourself with calibrating your metal detector for maximum precision. For years, I had scoured the beaches and fields, never quite satisfied with the results. But …

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Metal Detecting Jokes

27 Metal Detecting Jokes (A Treasure Trove of Laughter)

Are you ready to strike it rich with some rib-tickling metal detecting jokes? Grab your shovel and your sense of humor, because we’ve dug up the best and brightest metal detecting jokes for your entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned treasure hunter or just starting out on your metal detecting journey, these jokes are guaranteed to …

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Metal Detecting on Beaches

What is Threshold When Metal Detecting and How to Setup Your Detector for Success

One of the toughest skills for me when starting out using a metal detector was understanding how the signal could be completely tuned out when I adjusted the sensitivity or if I didn’t balance my machine.  I found out later (after reading The Metal Detecting Bible by Brandon Neice) that the phenomenon I was experiencing …

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Metal Detect for Jewelry

Do Metal Detectors Detect Jewelry? Everything You Need to Know

When you’re new to using metal detectors, it’s a euphoric feeling to find your first piece of jewelry. This excitement is what drives most of us detectorist to keep searching. A common question is around how sensitive metal detectors are at finding jewelry. Let’s dig in! Do Metal Detectors Detect Jewelry? The answer to this …

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Treasure Hunting in Montana

15 Places to Find Lost Treasure in Montana (Maps and More)

Montana might not be your first choice for metal detecting as it can get pretty mountainous and treacherous to traverse. Admittedly, the beaches are non-existent unless you count the short walks near the lakes. However, Montana can be the perfect haven for you, with vast mountains with a previous history of prospecting, ghost towns with …

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