nsdq
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next step mod a stud finder into a pin pointer .........
Lets see all the home made gear
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I have grinded down many shovels with a cut off wheel. One thing that make a big difference to me is having a D-handle. Bought the piranha shovel and may weld on a d handle because a t handle stinks.
I also use a lanyard on my pro pointer to my belt.
I also use a lanyard on my pro pointer to my belt.
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funny you say that, whenever I walk through Lowes all the studfinders beep when i walk down that aisle
nsdq
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HAHAHAHAHAHA turns out they found a rusty nail HAHA
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I will take a few pics of my shovel collection tomorrow... tis 8:30 and dark out in the shed... will have to dig around for a couple others I really have enjoyed and recommend.
Cool thread.
keep up the posts.
Love seeing "the wheels turning" out there.
Cool thread.
keep up the posts.
Love seeing "the wheels turning" out there.
nsdq
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looks around ... i water proofed my Ace 150 with a sealing compound and it works
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I am not familiar with the ace... but what about battery compartments ? changing batteries etc?
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[lQUOTE=ARRC;4321893]I am not familiar with the ace... but what about battery compartments ? changing batteries etc?[/QUOTE]
us the headphones port. The at pro uses double prongs on most of heirs with waterproof caps. Plus if it gets damaged the warranty won't hold up. I have seen people on YouTube do great jobs waterproofing them though.
us the headphones port. The at pro uses double prongs on most of heirs with waterproof caps. Plus if it gets damaged the warranty won't hold up. I have seen people on YouTube do great jobs waterproofing them though.
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hole where connectors are sealed batts heavy die elec grease on them ,, batteries last close to a year in this machine for me anyhow , speaker is disconected and speaker vent is sealed closed , the bat lid is fairly tight and already seals up good with help
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looks like the Garrett Ace 250 etc...
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I owned a Garrett once... GTI 2500... with 2 coils... was a sweet machine... but had a few quirks.
I have to say it was one of the best detectors as far as depth and hits.
I never hear of anyone using one though... here anyway.
The quirks were that the buttons would "stick" the rubber would get dirt/sand particles in the nooks and keep the button in a depressed position. which of course screws ya up because depending on which buton it was it would make a sound or not make a sound ... but would stick "in mode" so you are waving a dead coil around for a few mins till you figure it out.
Sold it BUT... kinda wished I had not.
That detector when set right... can be put up as top 3 coin shooter I ever ran. and deep as hell with larger coil.
I permit hunted Fort Desoto Park years and years ago in an area that had been beaten to death... I mean picked clean and nothing but trash... I set it (after 5 damn minutes) (oh its sorta complicated scroll to learn) and I could not move a few feet without nailing a coin... and man oh man...
That machine was PURE QUARTER KILLER ! heh
My back was sore from cracking rock hard dry compacted sandirt so deep every time.
You guys up north should snag one of these machines if ya get a chance for cheap... love to see what it would do in a civil war or colonial site.
Oh about the quarters... several 64's.. lots of 70's... 80 and on... stuff that had been there a long time and missed by other detectors.
I have to say it was one of the best detectors as far as depth and hits.
I never hear of anyone using one though... here anyway.
The quirks were that the buttons would "stick" the rubber would get dirt/sand particles in the nooks and keep the button in a depressed position. which of course screws ya up because depending on which buton it was it would make a sound or not make a sound ... but would stick "in mode" so you are waving a dead coil around for a few mins till you figure it out.
Sold it BUT... kinda wished I had not.
That detector when set right... can be put up as top 3 coin shooter I ever ran. and deep as hell with larger coil.
I permit hunted Fort Desoto Park years and years ago in an area that had been beaten to death... I mean picked clean and nothing but trash... I set it (after 5 damn minutes) (oh its sorta complicated scroll to learn) and I could not move a few feet without nailing a coin... and man oh man...
That machine was PURE QUARTER KILLER ! heh
My back was sore from cracking rock hard dry compacted sandirt so deep every time.
You guys up north should snag one of these machines if ya get a chance for cheap... love to see what it would do in a civil war or colonial site.
Oh about the quarters... several 64's.. lots of 70's... 80 and on... stuff that had been there a long time and missed by other detectors.
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A guy I heard about still uses that gti and I think it was a 1500 or something. But I would love to have one from old stories I read.
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Here is collection of shovels... and I just got rid of some before last move.[
The one I spoke of with the alum handle will be in with next pic ... will do a pic of my scoops next.
Anyway so I guess I actually own 3 of the "sprinkler shovels".
Notice the "kick" on the back... this is what I was referring to... makes a world of difference in performance.
Here is collection of shovels... and I just got rid of some before last move.[
The one I spoke of with the alum handle will be in with next pic ... will do a pic of my scoops next.
Anyway so I guess I actually own 3 of the "sprinkler shovels".
Notice the "kick" on the back... this is what I was referring to... makes a world of difference in performance.
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Thanks... the 2 best are the blue ones for "plugs". and between roots etc.
Gonna throw you guys a bone...
Check out post hole diggers... disassemble them ... now you have 2 shovels that work great if you mount my "L" bracket kick trick.
Gonna throw you guys a bone...
Check out post hole diggers... disassemble them ... now you have 2 shovels that work great if you mount my "L" bracket kick trick.
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ARRC, that is a great idea, keep that brain working buddy.
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This is a homemade plugging tool I made a LOOOOONG time ago, back when 6 inches was about as deep I could ever find a coin. It hasn't been used since I got my Minelab!
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Love it man... coolio
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A lot of nice ideas so far. . .
I had an extra Lesche Digger so I made an extended wooden handle then added the bicycle grip for comfort.
It works well with the added leverage of a longer handle.
I had an extra Lesche Digger so I made an extended wooden handle then added the bicycle grip for comfort.
It works well with the added leverage of a longer handle.
