Pinpointer find

medallion · Apr 2, 2009

Sometimes we get great finds when we are not even in the field. I was at Harbor Freight this week (You can find them on line too), and I bought a $15.00 CEN-TECH hand held metal detector. It looks like all the rest with the box and the wand. Comes with a case and battery too. (9v).

I loaded it up, turned up the sensitivity, and MAN WOW! it came to life. It detects metal coins like a magic wand! It says 1.25-2.5 inches for detection, and they are not wrong. You can adjust the sensitivity, and it even has a bright LED light to help you see! - All for 15 dollars. It worlkd tons better than pinpointers I have bought for 4 times the money!

I just wanted to share, because my budget is small, but this is worth having!. I love it - and it is sturdy., easy to use, and inexpensive!

Just a great metal detecting find - in a store!

Take care all.
Bob

allen · Apr 2, 2009

do all the harbor freights carry these?
might get one for my son ..

vibes · Apr 2, 2009

Thanks Allen!

I'm always lookin' for a good MD deal! I'm calling my local store to make sure it's in stock!

Tori

godisnum1 · Apr 2, 2009

You can purchase it online here...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97245

Bran <><

lairmo · Apr 2, 2009

I'd never used a pinpointer before. Bought one of these about a month ago. Works awesome for the price and comes with a pouch for your belt. I didn't know it came with a battery until I got home and opened it. It has already saved me from missing some targets on the side of a deep hole.....

sniffer · Apr 2, 2009

I've seen where a lot of people have picked these up, and most of the time they're sold out

Sir Digs-A-Lot · Apr 3, 2009

I had one of these as my primary pinpointer until it began acting up on me. My word of caution is to keep dirt away from the sensitivity knob - the dirt will work its way inside the unit. I took the cover off and blew it out and it improved but is still dodgy. I like it WAY better than the free Automax (which snapped in 2) that came w/ my detector. The LED on the Centech is super bright and the pushbutton ON switch is very convenient. I recently upgraded to the Garrett Pro-Pointer which I am in love with and keep the Centech as my backup. An awesome deal at 15 bucks. I would recommend it to anyone on a budget.

Cheers,
Dan

olepossum · Apr 3, 2009

i use my garretts sometimes as the main md when i dont feel like carrying a machine around with me i just take it and my hand lesche i cleaned up last week doing that i found 8.00 worth of clad 3 wheaties and some hot wheels and 2 tokens that came out yelling gold dollars at me untill i cleaned them the are game tokens gold plated though they even had ridges on them like a old silver dollar oh well.i have used a bounty hunter and a whites bullseye2 none of them have impressed me like the garretts propointer

John987 · Apr 3, 2009

Thanks for the tip!!

John

Jeep · Apr 3, 2009

I bought a couple of them about a year ago for $9.95 each.

Still going strong with original batteries. :thumbsup:

Pudsbrat · Apr 3, 2009

I just got a Centech pinpointers yesterday....my honey brought me one home from Ft. Smith....she and some other girls went to the casino and went dress shopping....I asked here if she could look and see if the Harbor Freight in Ft Smith had them in stock....she called me later in the day and said she went by and they had them so she spent the money and got me one!!!!!!! Been wanting one for awhile....gotta love her for that....havent got to use it outside yet but I have been trying it out in the house.....works good so far...will let you know how it works outside....

mystic · Apr 3, 2009

I got one of these pinpointers and love it,I had to order mine from the store online, it took around 2 weeks before it got here ,they are slow to ship,but it is worth the wait. :thumbsup:

jsandin · Apr 3, 2009

I bought one at a Harbor Freight store yesterday. They had 3 in stock when I called, and when I arrived 4 hours later they had only one.

Mine will pick up a coin at 2.5", but if I set the sensitivity too high it will beep when I merely apply slight pressure to the wand. I back the sensitivity off and get a reliable 1.5" with no pressure-touchiness. The little LED light is handy at night.

Elvis · Apr 4, 2009

Thanks for the info, going to get one today. Great for my budget!!!!!!!!

Gettintoknowsomethin · Apr 4, 2009

I have the Detector Pro Pirot Pistol pinpointer! 5-6 inches on a dime! it was a little pricey but it has a lot of bang for the buck!

weemskat · Apr 4, 2009

I had to make a few trips to Harbor Freight but they finally had a couple on the shelf.They now have a coupon book out where you can save $1.00 on one.However the coupons run out on April 5 .I picked mine up just to have in detecting tool bag in case my in line probe stops working or if one of the people I am detecting with would need one. One thing I did read about these on other posts is that they do not work well if they get moisture inside. I guess I will see.But for $15.00 you cant beat the price or expect very much. If it keeps you from scratching the coins it is well worth it.

mlayers · Apr 4, 2009

I try to order one but they don' take pay pal only credit cards. So I will have to wait to get one.....Matt

lafatlife · Apr 4, 2009

For those that bought the Cen-Tech pinpointer, a word of caution. Sometimes the ends pop out. Before you get going and digging, use some electrical tape or something on the very end of the probe. You don't want to be in the field when this happens and can't use it. You can glue it if you'd rather.

It's a great little pinpointer. I've had it for about a year now and it works well.

mlhudson · Apr 4, 2009

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THANK YOU FOR INFO

MLHUDSON

Jeep · Apr 4, 2009

lafatlife said:
For those that bought the Cen-Tech pinpointer, a word of caution. Sometimes the ends pop out. Before you get going and digging, use some electrical tape or something on the very end of the probe. You don't want to be in the field when this happens and can't use it. You can glue it if you'd rather.

It's a great little pinpointer. I've had it for about a year now and it works well.

I solved that problem by dipping the end in plasti-dip. Its now bright yellow and waterproof.