My first time :)

becky21b · Oct 1, 2010

Metal Detecting... I took my MD out to a local park this morning to practice using it. Was only out for about 45 min, didnt do too bad, I had fun, didnt want to go to work! This is what a found. 3 pennies, a nickle a large ring, and wierd little peice of metal that I found near the ring, pull tabs and bottle caps. People use this park alot for parties, so Im sure I will find more tabs and caps... Cant wait to get back out there!!

O yes, whats the best way to clean this stuff? just soak it in soapy water??

civilman1 · Oct 1, 2010

"I had fun, didnt want to go to work!".....Uh Oh

That's how it all start's.Until you can determine what you got ,soapy water is just fine.Congrat's :icon_thumright:

steelheadwill · Oct 1, 2010

Great Finds!
Be really careful about cleaning Items until you are sure what you've found isn't valuable, any cleaning other than pro restoration will lessen value!
some say that the peroxide methods won't harm metals.
last night I ruined a nice 1800's pewter medallion after 10 seconds in hot peroxide!
Maybe try water & soft toothbrush to get an ID.
Looking forward to seeing your next finds!! :thumbsup:

Wldbil · Oct 1, 2010

Congrats on the finds and now being hooked on the MD... You hit it right on the head with soapy water and a soft tooth brush.

ddjames · Oct 1, 2010

Awesome first day. I would almost always be treasure hunting than at work. Use warm water, Dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

ANTIQUARIAN · Oct 1, 2010

Great finds for your first time out Becky! :icon_thumright:

At least you know your detectors working. :laughing7:

I'm sure you'll be digging silver and gold very soon!

bryguy5 · Oct 1, 2010

Right on! it only gets better i haven't been doing it all that long and you learn a little more about your machine every time you go. :icon_thumright:

bootyhoundpa · Oct 1, 2010

congrats on your fun because that is the most important part.. the local park is usually the best place to learn your machine. if your finding nickles there is always a possibility of finding gold as they both read in the same zone. ps - dont forget to fill you holes. best of luck to you.

CAPTBEACH · Oct 1, 2010

I was out for the first time today as well...awww isn't that special...it was the first time for both of us...LOL...

21B US Army CE?

BTW...If I'd have known there were so many hottie MD'ers out there I would have jumped on this sooner ;-)

Take care... I'll be out again tomorrow...

becky21b · Oct 2, 2010

Thanks everyone for the nice replies! I'm still soaking and scrubbing that ring and chunk of something, to see what they look like under all that dirt. The ring could be a Carousel ring, We have a Carousel at the boardwalk and they used to have these rings you pull from a dispenser as you went by and threw them at a hole... looks like it may be close to the same size..

and yes I am filling in my wholes, I've been reading everyone posts on here for the last couple months and have learned alot! thank you!

CAPTBEACH said:
I was out for the first time today as well...awww isn't that special...it was the first time for both of us...LOL...

21B US Army CE?

BTW...If I'd have known there were so many hottie MD'ers out there I would have jumped on this sooner ;-)

Take care... I'll be out again tomorrow...

That is funny! thanks though, I dont think there are that many chicks out doing it, definetely not as many men!

Ill be out at it again maybe tonight For sure tomorrow!

Recovering Relics · Oct 2, 2010

Congrats on your finds and your first hunt! There are many ways to clean your finds, do a search on YouTube : "cleaning metal detecting finds", you will find a whole bunch of different ways people clean their finds. The way you should clean things depends on what the find is. Good luck and HH!

mile-ender · Oct 2, 2010

As everyone's already said - warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush. But, do not use the brush on silver - only soap and water. I've seen a lot of silvers on here with horrible little scratches from brushes or cloth. Silver can scratch pretty easily and improper cleaning can reduce a coins value by half - I found out the hard way.

CMDiamonddawg · Oct 2, 2010

Congrats on your first timer finds and Welcome to the forum Becky . My first was chewed up gum wadded in tin foil that stuck to the bottom of the older type coil and a new penny . Second time, I felt less awkward and timid and found more . :icon_thumleft:

Have Fun , CMDdawg

cntrydncr1 · Oct 2, 2010

you are hooked! welcome to this great hobby

MiniMe · Oct 2, 2010

civilman1 said:
"I had fun, didnt want to go to work!".....Uh Oh That's how it all start's.Until you can determine what you got ,soapy water is just fine.Congrat's

Gee CMan that quote sounds familiar....and great advice. Good Luck Becky looks like you've found a great place. Look forward to your future finds.... HH

mhagy1 · Oct 3, 2010

Good start for a short hunt. Happy hunting!

CAPTBEACH · Oct 3, 2010

So...Becky...what machine did you end up getting?

becky21b · Oct 3, 2010

I got a Tesoro Tiger Shark... it seems to be working well, I'm just figuring it all out :P I went out his morning to the same park, got about 15 bottle caps and tabs, 2 quarters 5 pennies, and a weird flat square peice of metal, and a lady bug bead. and a class of 2010 charm

Gonna go out to a school in a bit after I eat lunch.

Bushido Dude · Oct 3, 2010

Shark is a decent starter machine.....speaking of sharks...look at them come swimming in!

lidigger · Oct 3, 2010

Congrats on your finds and welcome to TNet. I myself am new and still trying to figure out everything. Any available time I have and I find myself wondering on when I can go back out. I'm already becoming an addict and I have not really found anything yet. Maybe it's all that fresh air and exercise.

Chris / LI Digger