HaaCha
Greenie
- Jan 3, 2015
- 13
- 3
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett ACE 250
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
I got my first metal detector this past Christmas, always wanted one. I'm always poking around looking to find things, and now I can do it underground. So instead of heading straight to the parks and digging I figured I'd start in my back yard and learn how it works. So dog and I head out the back porch, MD in hand, to practice digging plugs, learning the quirks of the machine (I'm an electronics tech, I know there is always a quirk with every machine) and practicing my Indiana Jones pose because I was certain I would find the Ark of the Covenant in my back yard (BTW, you cannot hire an Egyptian digging crew in the middle of South Carolina). Now my yard looks like the beaches of Normandy. I found 3 pennies (1963-D, 2008, 2000), a few nails, 4 pieces of a child's tea set (aluminum, circa 1950's?), 2 shotgun shells (one blank, the other Winchester Ranger No 16 1964-1968) and an underground garbage can. I haven't pulled the can yet, I'm pretty much going to re-bury and mark the spot.
This brings up a few questions. The division I live in is fairly new, established in the early 2000's. Through Google Earth, the plot I live on wasn't developed until 2006. In 1994 the plot was empty. Because of the tea set and the can we're guessing there was a home here long before that. What I'm trying to figure out is where to go for a map of the property lines and maybe the houses orientation, trying to figure out where my plot stands in relation to the old house.
Secondly, what resources would you recommend to learn how to clean and restore/preserve finds. I have no idea how to clean old aluminum without damaging it further. Finding stuff is one thing, no clue on what to do with it afterwards lol.
As for digging, the soil around my house is real sandy with LOTS of roots. Any plug I dig is getting pulled apart by them before I get it out of the ground. Any tips on a technique to handle that?
And last, I've grown to see the need of a pinpointer. I'm thinking the Garrett or the new Garrett ATX when it's released. Who would ya'll recommend as a dealer, besides Kelly Co? The MD came from there and there were issues with the process. I'd just like to know options.
Thanks for putting up with the stupid questions!
This brings up a few questions. The division I live in is fairly new, established in the early 2000's. Through Google Earth, the plot I live on wasn't developed until 2006. In 1994 the plot was empty. Because of the tea set and the can we're guessing there was a home here long before that. What I'm trying to figure out is where to go for a map of the property lines and maybe the houses orientation, trying to figure out where my plot stands in relation to the old house.
Secondly, what resources would you recommend to learn how to clean and restore/preserve finds. I have no idea how to clean old aluminum without damaging it further. Finding stuff is one thing, no clue on what to do with it afterwards lol.
As for digging, the soil around my house is real sandy with LOTS of roots. Any plug I dig is getting pulled apart by them before I get it out of the ground. Any tips on a technique to handle that?
And last, I've grown to see the need of a pinpointer. I'm thinking the Garrett or the new Garrett ATX when it's released. Who would ya'll recommend as a dealer, besides Kelly Co? The MD came from there and there were issues with the process. I'd just like to know options.
Thanks for putting up with the stupid questions!
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