Tag Archives: detecting

How to find Hammered coins

In this short metal detecting article, I would like to go through just a few key points aimed at helping you and your metal detector find hammered coins. Machine choice and settings Frequencies Over 20 years ago when I started metal detecting most machines had…

Hunting the Romans with Paul and Gary

Imagine this frustrating situation, Paul had some fantastic land for metal detecting, he knew there were Roman coins and artecacts lying just beneath the surface but he knew his machine was not performing as well as it should, his XP Deus was very un-settled on…

Klaas John Botas a detectorist and artist

Gary interviews Klaas John Botas Many of you may have seen or personally know Klaas, he’s a dedicated detectorist and always follows his heart and soul, Klaas John has such a presence you cannot fail to enjoy his company. Although living in The Netherlands he…

Metal detecting video tips part 2

OK so you have the equipment and you are ready to make your first metal detecting video, what happens now ! Just remember Whatever it is you’re producing, you’re not likely to be the first one to do so. The biggest challenge you will face…

Metal detecting video tips part 1

Basic rules and equipment There are so many metal detector users uploading metal detecting video’s to You Tube these days it is very difficult to stand out from the crowd, OK none of us are going to be film stars but there are some rules…

Mirak Metal Detecting Boots

I am always in the market for good metal detecting products Goot footwear is a very important part of my kit, most of the time I like to use lightweight metal detecting boots, they must be light – strong – water-resistant. Over the years I…

XP Deus digging deep

XP Deus secrets This is a follow-up to my earlier metal detecting article and video called XP Deus Deep Targets, the earlier article shows some deep targets being recovered using 4Hhz this time I wanted to go out and try my Deus on 8Khz and…

Garmin E Tex 30 test

The Garmin E Trex 30 – Not a full review but a few things you should know before purchasing. Having recently borrowed a Garmin E Trex 10, I soon realised that the features installed were not what I wanted for my metal detecting needs, so…

Metal detectorist finds 22,000 Roman coins

xp finds roman coins

Metal detectorist finds 22,000 Roman coins How would you feel if you found a large pot of Roman coins while out metal detecting, that’s exaxctly what Laurence found with his XP Deus while detecting in Devon. Laurence 51, made the discovery as he metal detected…