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Best Places to Metal Detect for Old Coins

Best Places to Metal Detect for Old Coins Finding coins with a metal detector is easy, they are literally everywhere.  Unfortunately, almost all of these easy to find coins have been struck in recent years and are worth no more than their face ...

Does Aluminum Set Off Metal Detectors?

Answer Yes, aluminum does set off metal detectors.   Short Explanation Contrary to rumor, aluminum will set off metal detectors and will not shield x-rays or radio waves. This misconception seems to come about due to how metal detectors work and ...

Best Metal Detector- Updated for 2020

Short Answer Finding the best metal detector depends on two factors, where you are treasure hunting and how much money you want to spend.  Here is a short overview of the best metal detectors on the market. Be sure to scroll down for a more ...

Best Beach Metal Detector

Overview So you want to go metal detecting at the beach and are unsure which detector to purchase? Only some metal detectors actually perform well at the beach – a majority of them are unable to handle saltwater’s high mineralization. In this ...

Why Does My Metal Detector Keep Beeping?

Overview Most metal detectors are designed to take a beating and keep on working, but they are precision devices that can malfunction. A malfunctioning metal detector might send false or phantom signals that indicate nonexistent finds.   Needless ...

Where Can I Use A Metal Detector?

Overview When you buy a metal detector you will find the next step is that you will need to do is find a place to go look for treasure. Your best bet is to find an area that has been used by people for several years, decades or even generations. ...

Types of Metal Detectors

Overview There are three different types of metal detectors that are available for you to choose from. Before purchasing one, it is absolutely essential that you recognize the variety and differences that are available. You need to select the ...

Metal Detector Probe Pinpointer

Overview So you have just finished your research and have plunked down your hard earned cash for a shiny new top of the line metal detector. Excited, you head out into the field to begin finding treasures. You soon realize that locating the ...

Metal Detector Depth

Overview Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to predict the depth that a metal detector can search to. There are many variables that involve both the type of detector, coils and the ground that factor into the answer.Learn more on how the ...

History of the Metal Detector

Metal detectors have been in existence since the 1800s. They work on the two concepts of electricity and magnetism. Since their invention metal detectors have evolved into several different types of metal detectors currently in existence. Beat ...

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