Flopped

[robfinds]

Well I managed to break the plastic bolt that tightens the search head, setting up this evening. Of course being the seasoned pro that I am, I didn't have a spare on me. I made a running repair using tape, you may laugh but let me tell you it lasted at least 30 seconds. Spent the next hour with the search head flopping all over the place. Then the rain came, not the type of rain to give you false hope. Rather the type that says "make my day punk", I decided not to make it's day and ran away. I did make one find though a medieval leather decoration 13th/14th century. Time for a nice curry a few beers and to lick my wounds.

HH Robert.

 

[CRUSADER]

see what you mean, thats a tough break. Makes me wonder if I should carry a spare.

 

[shaun7]

Run away

 

[robfinds]

see what you mean, thats a tough break. Makes me wonder if I should carry a spare.

Yes look on your detector stem, near the handle should be some spare holes. Fix a spare bolt and nut through there. That's what I should have done.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

 

[robfinds]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Nice one treasure hunter, I changed some toilet fittings recently and they do look the same. The detector fittings last longer than the toilet seat ones, seem to be constantly changing them.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Nice one treasure hunter, I changed some toilet fittings recently and they do look the same. The detector fittings last longer than the toilet seat ones, seem to be constantly changing them.

Toilet seat fittings are only for emergencies. I am a Minelab man, both my Sovereigns and my Excal use the same washers and bolts, I bought 4 spares when I was in Kellyco one day.

 

[robfinds]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Nice one treasure hunter, I changed some toilet fittings recently and they do look the same. The detector fittings last longer than the toilet seat ones, seem to be constantly changing them.

Toilet seat fittings are only for emergencies. I am a Minelab man, both my Sovereigns and my Excal use the same washers and bolts, I bought 4 spares when I was in Kellyco one day.

Seen lots of detectorists using Minelabs in England, they have a very good reputation. To me they look heavy, what are they like to use ?.

 

[CRUSADER]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Nice one treasure hunter, I changed some toilet fittings recently and they do look the same. The detector fittings last longer than the toilet seat ones, seem to be constantly changing them.

Toilet seat fittings are only for emergencies. I am a Minelab man, both my Sovereigns and my Excal use the same washers and bolts, I bought 4 spares when I was in Kellyco one day.

Seen lots of detectorists using Minelabs in England, they have a very good reputation. To me they look heavy, what are they like to use ?.

They are way to heavy to use for long periods. IMHO. Depth is not everything, its whats you do with it that counts

 

[robfinds]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Nice one treasure hunter, I changed some toilet fittings recently and they do look the same. The detector fittings last longer than the toilet seat ones, seem to be constantly changing them.

Toilet seat fittings are only for emergencies. I am a Minelab man, both my Sovereigns and my Excal use the same washers and bolts, I bought 4 spares when I was in Kellyco one day.

Seen lots of detectorists using Minelabs in England, they have a very good reputation. To me they look heavy, what are they like to use ?.

They are way to heavy to use for long periods. IMHO. Depth is not everything, its whats you do with it that counts

Have they got any hip or chest mounted models ?

 

[CRUSADER]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Nice one treasure hunter, I changed some toilet fittings recently and they do look the same. The detector fittings last longer than the toilet seat ones, seem to be constantly changing them.

Toilet seat fittings are only for emergencies. I am a Minelab man, both my Sovereigns and my Excal use the same washers and bolts, I bought 4 spares when I was in Kellyco one day.

Seen lots of detectorists using Minelabs in England, they have a very good reputation. To me they look heavy, what are they like to use ?.

They are way to heavy to use for long periods. IMHO. Depth is not everything, its whats you do with it that counts

Have they got any hip or chest mounted models ?

not that I know of...

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

They are way to heavy to use for long periods. IMHO. Depth is not everything, its whats you do with it that counts

Sorry but I completely disagree, the Sovereign is not even close to being heavy. The Excal is heavy, but when combined and used with the harness I can hunt with my Excal all day long with no more fatigue then my Whites 6000XL Pro. My average hunt is at least 5 hours or longer.

Both the Excal and the Sovereign can be waist, chest or neck mounted. I normally hunt with the Sovereign chest or neck mounted.

I use a harness with bungie on both my Excal and my Sovereign GT with a 15" WOT and hunt in the water for hours

By the way I am over 60.

 

[BIG61AL]

i know this too late to help with the broken bolt.....next time try a plastic pen with duct tape or a pencil or stick tying it tight with a shoe lace and also using the shoe lace to secure the front and back to the shaft to keep it level, even a bunch of plastic wire ties could have gotten you through the day

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Now, see, if you had a Whites, that would never had happened. Ever. The lower arm, maybe would have broken off, or more commonly the arm guard, but that, never.

 

[robfinds]

i know this too late to help with the broken bolt.....next time try a plastic pen with duct tape or a pencil or stick tying it tight with a shoe lace and also using the shoe lace to secure the front and back to the shaft to keep it level, even a bunch of plastic wire ties could have gotten you through the day

Cheers Al, but surely then my shoe would fall off

 

[robfinds]

Now, see, if you had a Whites, that would never had happened. Ever. The lower arm, maybe would have broken off, or more commonly the arm guard, but that, never.

I can't complain really Curbdigger, that was the original bolt, I've had the machine years.

 

[MonkeyBoy]

I have a detector tool box (tackle box) that I never go hunting with out, in it are at least 24 AA batteries, 6 9volt batteries, at least 4 AAA batteries, allen wrench, screwdriver with multiple tips, vise grips, roll of velcro, 2", 6" and 8" tie wraps, duct tape, silicone grease, spare screws and knobs (Radio Shack), spare rubber washers and several spare nylon bolts.

You can in an emergency use the nylon bolts that holds on a tolet seat. Just don't let the wife fall in.

Me too!! The arm cup broke off of my DFX once.... you ever try toswing a machine w/o and arm cup?? I was about ready to tape it to my arm!! That is included in my toolkit now too.

MB

 

[Bavaria Mike]

That must be a bad design, my buddy also broke his XP 10" coil a few weeks ago. HH, Mike

 

[BuckleBoy]

I had that happen to me, except it was a lost wing nut in the woods, and I used one of these for a field repair. I never go on a trip without them. It worked so well that I just left it on there rather than mess with the wing nut again. I've had one on my Fisher now for 8 months.

 

[DMN]

I use a Minlab xTerra 70. Since I only get out about once a week I am usually out swinging the arm for 8-10 hours at a time, mostly in wooded areas. It doesn't feel all that bad to me and I get no after effects the next day either. Just thought I'd toss my 2 cents in.