Fisher F2 just my 2 cents worth

[Coin Digger]

First just a disclaimer. I’m just hobbyist that’s been doing this for about 8 years; I’ve owned a verity of detectors from eBay models to the XLT. When looking at buying a detector I try to find honest opinions about them.
So this is my review of The Fisher F2.

I have about 6 hours on it and it’s a very easy detector to learn.

I choose the F2 to replace my stolen XLT. It took me a year and a 1/2 to get over it and to get back out there and I didn’t feel like spending the big bucks to dig up zinc pennies.

The F2 has a lot of great things about it and some glaring manufacturing issues.

First off there where bare wires at the coil (Kellyco was first class about it.) I choose to repair it with epoxy sealant.

The cam locks for the lower shaft won’t hold the coil center and if I bump something it knocks it off center a few degrees.

My very first dig I bumped the control box with my Lesche and left a gouge in the plastic over TID readout.

The detector is made up of a lot of plastic and that gives it a toy like feel.

The control box is top heavy and wants to tip over in the field while you dig so I just lay it on its side before I dig. Don’t leave it in your trunk if you’re not going to use it.

I think using a smaller steel control box would be a better choice and enhance the quilty.

You can swing the F2 all day it’s so light.

It loves coins, and hates trash.

I must admit I have dug more coins with the F2 in such a short time than with any of my other detectors I’ve owned. It just loves coins.

Whoever deigned the electronics for the F2 was brilliant.

I dug a zinc penny at 4” that was at a 45 degree angle. The depth meter read 3”.

The depth meter on mine is off about an inch. Whenever it reads past 1inch I add another inch to the reading.

The VDI numbers are spot on when compared to the manual. I’ve only found 2 nickels at a 32-33 VDI reading, they where both less than an inch deep.

Using the small sniper coil I really cleaned up under some football bleachers and along a steel wire fence.

All in all I really like the F2 and it will be hard to beat it at coin shooting. I just wish the quality was as good as it is at finding coins.


UPDATE: 8/3/08

I was out yesterday when I came across a strong signal that read - dime, dime (68) nickle (32) After pinpointing and scanning from another angle it still read the same, bouncing between nickle and dime.

5" down I found a nickle first than the dime. Just love this machine.

I also fixed the cam lock, it had a small piece of plastic flash in the threads. Works fine now.

 

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[TreasurdiggrNY]

Honest review, nice. I have the F2 as well, the bare wire and the cam not holding the coil straight are definitely a reason to return it to Kellyco for a new one, I would not hesitate to send it back. I don't have those problems with mine.
If you look around, I have seen tabs that clip onto the V support area on the back of the arm cuff to keep the machine from tipping over however, I swing left handed, dig right handed and with the placement of the headphone jack it's easier for me to lay the unit on it's side.
I have not used the 4 inch coil yet but I did use the 10" magnum coil from Bounty Hunter one time and I found a flat button from the 1820's to 1830's but I just didn't like it in this trashy area I was at, maybe good for the beach.
I have been using mine since April and have found some really nice silver coins including a Barber Quarter and Barber dime in the same hole which someone else may have passed up because the signal bounced between quarter and dime but I dug it knowing the F2 processes that fast. I have also found 3 rings, one 14K band, one junk and one 18K plated. Good Luck and continued success.
Glenn

 

[Kellyco]

Hello! "We're still here for you if anything happens to this machine - just let me know!"
Happy Hunting,
Kellyco Chick

 

[BestAntiquities]

Glad you enjoy your new detector. I would get a new one from KellyCo though before the time runs out.
I owned the F2 but didn't really use it. I didn't like my coin garden tests. Best I could get was 4" on a quarter and all meter readings were way off so I traded it for another higher model used detector. But I'll admit I didn't really give it a good chance in the field.

Keep posting your finds

 

[liquid1]

....Howdy 19blockhead...Give kellco chic a shout..She will help you out for sure..The whole gang of folks they have Down there are awesome...Alli.....Aka kelycochick is wide open in her adventures and is a avid detectorist..her family has found lots of history to be proud of...I would love to have a fisher F2 for a quicky backup coin shooter.. james

 

[Cal_Cobra]

One trick on the F2 and F4 (their based on the same electronics) for pin-point depth accuracy is to hold the coil an inch or two about the ground when pinpointing and it should be dead on. Also w/the F4 make sure you GB properly, even though the GB only affects all metal mode (it's preset in disc mode), the pin-point uses a non-motion AM mode.

HH,
Brian

 

[ReidMan]

Well for $175 bucks or s othe F2 is a great detector, I guess some people want top of the line at bargan prices. I have sold many and never seen a cable pulled from the coil, I always put a plastic camera shield on the units I sell you scratch it you pull it off and put on a new one the are like $5 for a package. The detector is deep finds coins and buttons at 6" repeatatly and is very light, It doesn't flase signel and weeds out trash well. Its not an F5 or F75 but it doesn't cost that much either.

 

[DEMERSON]

Your review was spot on. my f2 has the same small glitches minus the bare wire issue. but the cam lock aloows the coil the move off center when bumped slightly. but it's not that bad to upset me. i love the dectector also. i've only used it twice since purchasing it last june and founf 3 quarters ,2 dimes and 1 penny the first time out. i was stoked .

 

[Twin Digger]

Wow. I must be lucky then. I have had no problems. I purchased mine used and not one problem.... I'm just missing the 4" coil, but he is looking for it. I've found (4) Indian Heads so far but no silver.
Can't wait to get back at it.


Happy Hunting

Twin Digger

 

[Trackerman]

Just orederd one cant wait to try the f2 .Have the Ace 250 so so very hard and slow to use feels like my granny in high heels.My Detector pro Pirate blows the ace away.Hope the f2 will be good looks good.

 

[riverguy]

saw good things posted about kellyco so i needed a question answered and used their online chat. Here is how it went...

john:
do you have a 6" coil for the fisher id edge? how much for that and cover to ship to 30092?
Welcome to Kellyco Metal Detectors john! Your request has been directed to the Domestic Sales department. Please wait for one of our Domestic Sales representatives to answer your call.
Your call has been accepted by operator Steve. Currently in room: john, Steve.
Steve:
Hello, how can I help you today?
john:
i need an answer to my question.
Steve:
Just a moment...
john:
standing by....
Steve:
Is it the ID Edge for sure that you need it for?
john:
yes since that is the only detector that i own.
Steve:
There may be an 8 inch available, but no 6 incher.

So much for a certified metal detector specialist.

anyone know where I can get a 6" coil for a fisher id edge that stocks them?

 

[Kellyco]

Hi, riverguy.
I checked into this when I saw it and even though I was sure I knew the answer, we called Fisher to double check. There has never been a factory or aftermarket 6" coil made for the ID Edge. There was a 5" coil made at one point, but it has been discontinued for some time now. We can check our stock to see if we have any, or we can contact the factory and see if they have any left, if you are interested in purchasing the 5" coil. The price for it is $109.95.
Let me know if I can help you out.

Ms. Blaze