So, you have decided to take up metal detecting as a hobby, splashed out on a shiny new metal detector, and are now eager to get ‘out there’ for your …
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Most of us heard of the ‘old trick’ of using Coca Cola to clean up tarnished copper or bronze coins. However, I was curious as to whether Coke could be …
Can Coke Clean Tarnished Silver? Read More
Product Rating: [usr 3] After a recent beach metal detecting session, I realised that I had lost my trusty pinpointer. I decided not to go back to the beach looking …
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Product Rating: [usr 3.8] Recently I was on the lookout for a telescopic shaft for my Minelab Equinox 800, so that I could place the detector in a backpack for …
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For those of you who didn’t know, the term VDI stands for ‘Visual Display Indicator.’ It was originally associated with the White’s brand of metal detectors, though is now commonly …
Minelab Equinox 600/800 VDI Numbers Chart Read More
It’s a truly miserable day here in the UK, with days of incessant rain meaning no ‘metal detecting adventures’ for myself. With extreme boredom setting in I decided to carry …
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A common find for newbie metal detectorists that often leaves them a little perplexed, is the vintage GPO lead bag seal. These little white squares of lead, measuring around 18mm …
The Mystery of the GPO Lead Bag Seals Read More
Product Rating: [usr 4] It was my birthday recently, so I thought that I’d buy myself a well deserved present! After damaging the original shaft that came with the Equinox, …
Raven Carbon Fibre Shaft for the Minelab Equinox 600/800 Review Read More