What kind of rods are used ?

aarthrj3811

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Was thinking about what I use to Dowse with. I have rods with nothing on the handles and swing rods that move freely, different materials and diameters. I have cut wood dowling at a 45 and glued them to make L-rods and bent plastic rod with heat to make L-rods. I have made rods 48 inches long and cut one inch at a time off of them. I found that they would close at 3 different lenghts when I stood on a coin. The wood and the plastic worked but was a little sluggest. It would be interesting to see what others use and have tested....Art
 

gldhntr

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have tried welding rods, stainless steel stock, aluminum , coat hanger, brass, copper, but have always gone back to the old reliable flat, copper/silver alloy braizing rods with no handles, 19 1/2 inches long,,,,,,,,,seems to work best for me,,,,,,,the stainless steel worked too good, and would pick up on anything metal within a 1/2 mile, above and below ground,, although i hear some people are having some success with it......good to see a positive post on the subject,,,,,,,,,,,,,,gldhntr
 

joe

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Braizing rods (not sure of the type), coat hangers with hollow pen shafts for handles, and copper wire stripped from a 12-2 electrical wire ( a bit soft, but it was available and worked to locate a junction box that was paved over). Positive is nice , but how long will it last?
I have tried dowsing for water and it works,now will someone teach me how to do
it on treasure haunting?i need input,thanks

joe
 

gldhntr

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joe, check out aarthj's thread ''want to try dowsing''.....he gives you a place to start, several pointers and more info that will help you get started...........gldhntr
 

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