Learn HOW TO Metal Detect

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…

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…

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….

What is ground balancing and why is it important for metal detecting? Ground balancing is a process that helps metal detectors filter out false signals caused by the minerals present…

Antique objects always fascinate me. Whenever I am metal detecting, I try to identify the age of the items I find, especially if they do not look like anything modern….

Is wet ground better for metal detecting? How does moisture in the soil affect your performance as a metal detectorist? Those are burning questions for us who enjoy the hobby….

Old military relics are my favorite finds when metal detecting. Recently, I found ancient coins, bullet shells, and a Civil War J hook. A fellow metal detector enthusiast looked at…

What is a Crotal Bell? Bells have been produced for over 4,00 years. The earliest known bells were made in China earlier than 2,000 BCE. They were familiar objects in…

A buckle is an item used for fastening two straps together, such as a belt. The buckle itself may be attached directly to the strap or it may have a…