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.

 

[Silver Searcher]

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

Yes you should because the rubbers were out as well, and when you keep tightenen the bolt, it strips I have gone through three

 

[Silver Searcher]

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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

 

[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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

How much is the E Traq Mr Searcher ?.

 

[Silver Searcher]

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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

How much is the E Traq Mr Searcher ?.

Over a grand Rob need a good Saxon

 

[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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

How much is the E Traq Mr Searcher ?.

Over a grand Rob need a good Saxon

Your not kidding, that's a lot for a detector

 

[Silver Searcher]

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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

How much is the E Traq Mr Searcher ?.

Over a grand Rob need a good Saxon

Your not kidding, that's a lot for a detector

I think worth it, because I believe the best finds are to be made from pasture fields that have seen little or no detecting.

 

[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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

How much is the E Traq Mr Searcher ?.

Over a grand Rob need a good Saxon

Your not kidding, that's a lot for a detector

I think worth it, because I believe the best finds are to be made from pasture fields that have seen little or no detecting.

Condition wise I would have to agree with you, no plough damage. If it's ancient pasture you intend to search, invest in a good digger and some thick soled boots. Also a top notch set of head phones, the really deep signals will be mear whispers.

 

[Silver Searcher]

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

The Minelab E Traq is the lightest, much lighter than the originals, that's why I'm getting one.

How much is the E Traq Mr Searcher ?.

Over a grand Rob need a good Saxon

Your not kidding, that's a lot for a detector

I think worth it, because I believe the best finds are to be made from pasture fields that have seen little or no detecting.

Condition wise I would have to agree with you, no plough damage. If it's ancient pasture you intend to search, invest in a good digger and some thick soled boots. Also a top notch set of head phones, the really deep signals will be mear whispers.

I just think that pasture tends to get overlooked, and I know that these fields produce amazing finds, but I expect them to be deep in the ground, this is were the E Traq comes in, and yes agree with you on the good phones, already got the boots

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

The Minelab Sovereign GT, when combined with the WOT coil is a killer detector.

Here is a Minelab Sovereign GT review from your side of the "pond"


http://www.garysdetecting.co.uk/sovgt.htm

 

[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.

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

Kinda strange, but the "American" version of the Whites armband is relatively flimsy, but if you order the "English" version, you get one that's much thicker and stronger. Sounds weird, but someone, (I can't remember who) told me to word it that way to the folks at Whites when I ordered spare, miscellaneous parts, and that's what I got. And yes, the bolt will occasionally shear of on the Whites. Still, the best machine out there.
Carl

 

[Old River]

I had the same thing happen to me on my 2500. I took the pin to my shop, and where the bolt broke I drilled a hole in each piece big enough to insert a small dow pin. With super glue I put it back together. I've been using it now for months with no problem. I went to the last treasure show in Longview Tx. and talked to the garrett dealear, and they had a supply of them on hand. Now I have a spare just in case. The wood dow is still doing its job. Thats what you would call Old River Rigging. LOL......