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Can a metal detector detect tungsten? Tungsten is a rare element. This element is also paramagnetic, meaning it has a weak attraction to magnets. It is common knowledge that metal detectors work by sensing the magnetic fields created by their target. It leads us to the question – can tungsten create enough magnetic field for […]
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Metal detectors are an awesome tool, especially once you learn how to “tune it in” to the environment your searching. One of the first things you find is about aluminum in the ground and the importance of setting your machine to find it – or not. So, will a metal detector find aluminum? Suppose you’re
As an amateur metal detectorist, one of the greatest things I can find with my metal detector is antique buttons. Buttons are a fascinating piece of history and have changed dramatically throughout the centuries. Did you know buttons were first used in the Indus Valley around 2000 BCE? For over 4,000 years, buttons have been
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I have seen many buttons pulled out of the ground by many metal detectorists throughout my life. But rarely are any as decorative and spectacular as the dandy button! These large decorative buttons are in a class all their own. These buttons were worn by specific people for a specific reason, and we can still
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Before beginning a metal detecting outing always be aware of the regulations for your area, this could involve Federal, State, County and/or Local legislation. This often means searching local Municipalities, along with State Parks and Recreation Websites. National Parks have clear laws that can be read HERE. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has more
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Some metal detectors succumb to the problem of limited discrimination among metals. They lack the ability to discriminate metals and other materials efficiently. So will metal detectors detect copper? Let me help you figure that out. (source) Researchers conducted a study testing several different types of metals. The metals included steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and
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If you could find incredible treasure in your hometown or, even better, the comfort of your backyard, that would be amazing. For some people, that idea became a reality. In December of 2021, an English teenager found a hoard of 3000-year old bronze tools in a field in Royston, England. Some of the best metal
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So, you’ve got your machine and a shovel. Time to Dig!!! Hopefully you found this article searching how to get better treasure hunting with your metal detector. Let Me Help! First, I suggest hanging out with someone with a little bit of experience. I recommend doing a search on Facebook or the web and find
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Some of the best places I’ve ever searched were private property. One of the houses ended up giving me “exclusive” search privileges. It’s a 120-year-old mansion built during the logging boom. It’s a dream to detect. Visualize paths to the carriage house and in-laws house, old oak trees with remnants of swings in the branches
Antique axe identification is an essential factor for collectors to know. For instance, if you go metal detecting and find an old axe, learning how to identify them will help you tell whether they are antique or not. It leads us to the question – how are antique axes identified. Learning the “clues” on an
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