Metal Detecting discussions and finds

Yeah the open park is easier now. It just depends what park im at. One is just junk towards the ball fields. I also dont know how hard theyve been detected. I am finding coins but nothing beyond 65 so far... also interesting is couple dimes were 3-4inches deep and mid 90's aged coin. The soil here is real acidic as the dimes and quarters are virtually copper

 

@wilcam47 - There’s a layer of history in every old town. Try finding a Sanborn map or go to the library (when possible) or online and look at old photos of the town and try to line up where the old buildings were to existing open space..

 

That park certainly hasn't been detected out. Keep on keepen on!

 

How deep are you guys picking up coins with those Noxes?

 

Yep. There is a method to the madness. Try finding an annexation map of Kingman (or other town/city). It will show you the how, when, and where the town grew over time.

 

I'm not dialed in with it yet. Found a modern quarter at 8"-9". That's prolly my deepest.

EDIT: most moderns at 1"-4".

 

Well that sounds pretty good. I’ll have to try that out as well.

 

I assume the deepest ones were flat and not on Edge?

 

4-5" deepest mostly, i do pick up stuff deeper. But so far its been junk. I do notice a big difference when just at the top layer. It pings nice and clear
Dimes and nickels are a bit harder to line up on. Yesterday i dug a good grass plug and at the bottom of it was the penny i was looking for...lol it wasnt very old but still fun to see its on point

 

Oh heres something interesting, if i have the detector on and close by as im digging if im getting close to the prize the detector blips...

 

Yes, as near as I can tell.

 

Your Nox is getting excited!

 

Yeah its not a ping but its like its picking up the distubance somehow

 

It will pick up the pinpointer and your headphones if you get close.

 

Yep. I havent used the head phones yet i got this thing about headphones...lol

 

I don’t like using headphones either, luckily Im not around people within miles ‘cept my family or alone when doing it so I have its volume cranked up too. Some use a mono headphone, but it still does not allow you to hear what is happening around you with only one ear and from which direction... I like hearing the birds and other sounds around me while doing it... more relaxing that way, which really is why I like detecting in the first place.

 

Yeah i got this thing about someone sneaking up on me...i feel very vulnerable with head phones on. Be it at home or anywhere.

 

@shane100700 i ordered some basic tools for arrowhead knapping....add to list of stuff/hobbies to do.

 

lol nice... it’s interesting to watch the guys that have been doing that. I’d probably cut the shit out of my fingers and end up garbage. You got it just in time to learn before the full apocalypse!

 

I found a nice chunk of obsidian at swap meet sale for $3, i knocked off a chip with river rock. Just need a different tool to finish it. Just the one piece was beyond razor sharp but just needs shaped