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….
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…