How Important is Ground Balance on a Metal Detector?
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…
Are Square Nails Worth Anything?
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? (Learn the Secret)
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….
Civil War J Hooks? (Amazing Historic Find)
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…
How to Identify and Date Crotal Bells (Marks to Look For)
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…
How to Identify and Date Belt Buckles (A Valuable Find)
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…
How to Date Railroad Spikes (A Really Cool Find)
I have always been fascinated by the railroad and its evolution over the last few centuries. And one of its main components that have not changed much over the years…
A Guide to Using Dowsing Rods for Finding Water
Dowsing is a process that has been used to find underground water and minerals for centuries. The Tassili Caves in Northern Africa show an 8,000-year-old cave painting of a man…
What is a Tombac Button? (Amazing Metal Detecting Find)
Tombac buttons are a great item to find while you are metal detecting. I, personally, have never found one, simply because I live on the western side of the country….