About Metal Detecting 101

Metal detecting 101 is a web site designed to help people learn about new detector products and keep up to date with the very latest metal detecting news and events.

Since the start of Gary's Detecting over 20 years ago we have always written our metal detecting reviews in layman's terms with down to earth explanations which appeals to all skill levels, special attention has always been paid to thoughtful product design and user-friendly web layout.

Metal Detecting Forum

As a result, metal detecting101 and the Gary's Detecting Forum has become the home for everyone who is passionate about metal detecting as a hobby.

Metal detecting Video's

Metal detector Manufacturers and Dealers always use our reviews as an honest reference and have benefitted greatly from our media and "in the field detector reviews" hosted on our you tube channel, follow the link to gardansolyn to see our metal detecting video reviews.

Metal Detector Manufacturers

please contact us if you want a product reviewed or simply want some advice regarding research and development.

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If you want to become a part of our metal detecting community please send in your review or story along with some good quality pictures, we are always looking for interesting content, remember a simple detecting tip or piece of advice can help so many of your fellow searchers. Send your article to : My detecting article

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Metal Detecting Video Reviews

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Our video reviews are based on the products, key features and how it performs. We always keep things honest and never "Say Yes" to a metal detector or detecting product to keep people happy.

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Here is your chance to try metal detecting for the first time or better your skills ! I can offer 4 hour training or test sessions at reasonable rates in Buckinghamshire. Lessons for all levels, we supply the machine or bring your own.

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