What’s the Best Metal Detector For Finding Metal in Logs?
Metal debris and nails have been a significant headache for folks working with logs, whether for sawmilling or woodworking. Screws, nails, and several metallic objects can become embedded in trees…
How to Identify a Silver Nugget? (Metal Detecting Secret)
As a metal detecting enthusiast, I have been fortunate to find some rare things. Still, a silver nugget is one of the critical metals that have eluded me over the…
Can a Metal Detector Find Property Markers?
Looking for some buried property markers? I too was wondering if a metal detector could find property markers. Most people think of metal detectors as Sherlock Holmes-type gizmos that help…
Can Metal Detectors Find Brass and Bronze?
In ancient times, brass and bronze were some of the oldest metals used to make tools, jewelry, artifacts, and coins. The most ancient tin alloy bronze dates back to 4500…
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…
What Is Chapel Sterling? (Is It Worth More?)
During my metal detecting adventures, I came across a religious medal marked with the words “chapel sterling” on its back. At first, I thought that it was a simple sterling…
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…
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…
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….