First time finds!

[outdoorfunblonde]

Well, I used my first metal detector today.
Some at home, some at a boat ramp.
I like this thing! LOL Quite cool...
Didn't exactly find what I hoped for,
but I know after I learn this machine better, I will find better.
Few quarters, dime, pennies. Key, spent bullet and another casing...
a barrett I lost years ago...
and NOT shown...
the pipe containing the buried wires going to my house!!! LOL
also NOT shown...
a foil condom wrapper... EEEWWWEEE SIGH....
yeah, didn't want to find THAT!!!
LOL
IT'S GOT to get better than THIS!!!

 

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[PullTabProphet]

Towards the top right corner, just below the key. The thing that looks like an "H" is a plywood Hurricane clip. They're used when decking the roof w/ plywood. After each row/course of plywood, they put those at the top edge of the Ply - usually 4 to every piece of plywood along the top edge and then when you start to lay down the next course, the bottom edge of the plywood slips into the top part of the H if that makes sense in writing. It's supposed to help keep the plywood from lifting in Hurricane/high winds.

 

[afxtwin]

nice finds! you should see the amount of stuff i pulled from my yard in the last week! i just got my detector on monday, lol.
as others encouraged me, keep finding everything you can and learn your machine! HH!

 

[MackDog]

Welcome to metal detecting. They say it takes 100 hours to learn your machine. Your first silver will take forever to find, after that they will come regularly. Don't worry about finding good stuff it will come, just get used to your machine. Run it full sensitivity for depth.

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

Welcome to metal detecting. They say it takes 100 hours to learn your machine. Your first silver will take forever to find, after that they will come regularly. Don't worry about finding good stuff it will come, just get used to your machine. Run it full sensitivity for depth.

OMG!! 100 hrs Well, I've got a long way to go... SIGH...
I actually left one area of lake because I was getting constant signals I was fixing to create a tune out of it! It was blowing my mind... AND, I was tired of digging up freakin' cans... LOL
Yeah, I know, I got a lot to learn. I am just kinda anxious... have to learn it though.
I was told; the more I dig, the more I find...

 

[UnderMiner]

I don't know about that, maybe it all depends on where you are. My grandpa gave me an old Mark II metal detector from the 1970's when I was a little kid and I was finding silver every time I went out with it - but then again I was searching in a very old piece of virgin land. I still use that Mark II sometimes - it is basically a souped up WWII mine detector - proof that having the "right metal detector" is only half the challenge in finding treasure.

 

[frojones]

Welcome to the wonderful world of metal detecting! I only started in April of this year, and I have to say that I couldn't be happier with the fun I've had so far. As everyone has said and will continue to say, be patient, learn your machine, do your research to find great spots, and simply enjoy the time you have out digging, and the memories you make doing so. I didn't find my first silver until 3 or 4 weeks ago. And then my second, two weeks after that. So, don't jump in expecting to hit the motherload right off the bat (although anything is possible). Sometimes valuable finds are just as exciting as finds that hold no monetary value. You'll open up so many doors to the past, many of which that will inspire you to explore the history of places you dig, and the history of the items they hold. Get yourself a good pinpointer and good digging tool. Doing so will prevent a lot of frustration when trying to locate your target. You can find tons of info from other members about which ones work well. This forum is an endless source of information, and a valuable one at that. If you need encouragement, advice, help identifying your finds, or just a good laugh, treasurenet is the place to be. From one MDer to another, good luck with your endeavors, keep your spirits up, and enjoy every second you spend swinging and digging!

 

[CRUSADER]

Welcome to metal detecting. They say it takes 100 hours to learn your machine. Your first silver will take forever to find, after that they will come regularly. Don't worry about finding good stuff it will come, just get used to your machine. Run it full sensitivity for depth.

I think 100 hours would be pretty good going, as a first timer, I would double that.

The main thing is to stick at it & the more trash & time you spend (including research) the better the finds. Good luck.

 

[treblehunter]

Location, location, location. I agree with Underminer , where you are detecting makes all the difference as far as finding the good stuff, I have spent 8-10 hours hunting my last four hunts since my last cool find with allot of end results like you pictured above. Its not always treasure, but for me it makes finding good stuff all that much better. Good luck learning your machine and learning where to hunt. If your ever in South Jersey send me a PM and we can find garbage and trash together (or maybe Morgan Dollars)

Brad

 

[david680]

Yep. And that doesn't mean it will take a 100 hours to find some good stuff. It can pop up any time, but it will come with more regularity when you understand more what your machine is telling you. Stick with what you are doing for a while, and when you get a bit more comfortable with it and are comfortable that your retrieval practices are as unnoticeable as possible, look for a high target area that offers some better possibilities. You can't avoid the junky areas (and shouldn't), but there is a good learning opportunity in a area that you can dig a handful of clad coins without all the trash. Also, small sounds often mean better finds, or really small junk. Wait till you spend 20 minutes to find a BB.

 

[park pirate]

Looks like a good start to me..

 

[bone2stone]

You never know what you are going to dig out till it hits the light of day.
I have used them since the mid 60's and possess 8 of them including three pin pointers.
Still have the working model of a 1966 D-tex that I was using back then.
They were clumsy and heavy back in the day.
Now days some of them tell you what you have found before you ever scratch the dirt.
Your first hunt could have gone worse. But you did OK.

Jess B.

 

[TheRingFinder]

Persistence blonde - You'll get it and soon you will digging the fun stuff. Just stay away from those underground cables!!!
Good Luck!!

 

[arkhunter]

good work girl

 

[g-olden years]

Welcome to t-net! You're getting good advice from those who've spoken up so far. With your energetic attitude, you'll dig lots of good stuff.

All of my best finds were mixed in with lots of junk - rusty nails, pull-tabs, and iron-infested areas that others avoid. On days when I have lots of time & energy, I deliberately detect in junk-filled areas because every piece of silver and copper jewelry and the 2 gold rings I've dug were mixed in with lots of trashy items. I might cuss quietly when digging up rusty nail #35 for the day, but then laugh out loud when two inches away item #36 turns out to be a nice ring that fits me. On days when I'm tired, I switch my detector setting so I'm pretty much digging only coins and silver. Have Fun & keep us posted with your next adventures. Andi

 

[pong12211]

Looks like your hooked now. Congrats on your first finds.