It finally happeneded. need help.

[Johncoho]

While detecting yesterday, I broke off one of the ears that the bolt goes through to hold the coil on. Furthermore, I couldn't find the half that broke off. Maybe it went into a hole I filled in. I looked for it for awhile and couldn't find it. Is there any way to repair it? Any help would really be appreciated.

 

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[1320]

How in the world did you break it?

 

[1320]

There are probably several home made fixes but none that I can think of that would last, even if you had the broken piece. That's a high stress area that subject to moisture, dirt, etc.

 

[marticus]

Seen someone make a new one with a 3d printer and glued it onto the coil. Another i saw used a solid bit of pvc and made it into shape then glued it on.

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[mxtman2]

As marticus said, Fab a new ear from pvc or similar plastic. I don't know about this particular application but Gorilla glue is fantastic for sticking stuff together.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Sandman put his method in a thread here:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/beach-shallow-water/254235-coil-repair-question.html

Additionally up to about a year ago there was a fellow selling new "brackets" to glue on your coil, replacing the broken one. I went through 14 pages of the Treasure Related Stuff For Sale forum and didn't find it.

ALL IS NOT LOST!

 

[Loco-Digger]

A member sells a kit to fix coils

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/treasure-related-stuff-sale/503283-metal-detector-coil-ear-repair.html

 

[Dr. Witty]

A member sells a kit to fix coils

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/treasure-related-stuff-sale/503283-metal-detector-coil-ear-repair.html

I like how that part is made with Space-Age Material.. that's so 60 years ago..

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Loco, you found it!!! Good gracious my eyes must be failing, or maybe my brain!

 

[Johncoho]

Good question. I just noticed the coil was loose and sagging on one side. I don't know how or when it happened. It way have been cracked and finally fell off.

How in the world did you break it?

 

[SusanMN]

A member sells a kit to fix coils

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...le/503283-metal-detector-coil-ear-repair.html

Tried one of these out and it worked very well.

 

[Johncoho]

Thanks Loco. I sent him a PM and waiting to hear back. That would be a great item to keep with you anytime you detect, in case it happens on a hunt that would otherwise be ruined.

A member sells a kit to fix coils

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/treasure-related-stuff-sale/503283-metal-detector-coil-ear-repair.html

 

[Loco-Digger]

Thanks Loco. I sent him a PM and waiting to hear back. That would be a great item to keep with you anytime you detect, in case it happens on a hunt that would otherwise be ruined.

John Glad I could help, hope it works great for you. I have 5 coils to choose from, if one breaks, I'm still in the hunt, just a short walk to the van for a quick coil swap, or grab another detector.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Frank's fix works!
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...le/503283-metal-detector-coil-ear-repair.html

 

[Johncoho]

In the meantime, I have ordered a NEL coil for the AT Pro so I will have a spare if it happens again. Thanks again, Loco.

John Glad I could help, hope it works great for you. I have 5 coils to choose from, if one breaks, I'm still in the hunt, just a short walk to the van for a quick coil swap, or grab another detector.

 

[coinman123]

I found one at one of my first sites, surprised on how it got there until I looked down at my metal detector and noticed I was missing mine. Probably there for a week without me knowing, I would try and buy a replacement soon so you can get back out. I assume many places sell them, very common part to lose.

 

[FFFPatriot]

How in the world did you break it?

They break easy when you use your detector as a pry bar to move a large boulder out of the way, I've noticed.

 

[Johncoho]

I've never tried that, but that's a thought. Probably leaning on it too hard getting up and down. Dumb!

They break easy when you use your detector as a pry bar to move a large boulder out of the way, I've noticed.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

John, let us know if you get that replacement ear!

Also, I think it would be a great thread starter. You could describe how you felt about it, what you had to do. That way we'd have a "How To" for those of us who go through this. The mods could pin it to the top and always be seen.

Keep the faith!

 

[jadocs]

Rubber washers or coil shaft connector worn down from repeatedly rotating and tightening the coil bolt, resulting in undue stress in the ears and finally breakage.