Tag Archives: metal

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…

Metal detecting for Roman and hammered coins

Hammered coin

Many people new to metal detecting dream about finding their first Roman and Hammered coin, a common perception is that they are missing a certain sound or signal. This is not true as the metal detector does not know the difference between a ring-pull and…

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…

XP Deus Team USA | video podcast

We are pleased to announce the XP Deus Team USA metal detecting podcast is now live, the show will be online every month with new guests and a range of XP topics form technical advice to comedy. The Show is hosted by Mike Counter and…

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…

Top metal detector dealer web site review

Building a metal detecting web site – a quick guide Looking through hundreds of metal detector dealers web sites is now a part of my job, some are good while others are still stuck in the 90’s. Occasionally there is a web site that ticks…

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…

Metal Detecting – Dinosaurs

Metal detecting has been a part of my life for over 22 years I have so many conversations with my friends reminiscing about the old days and how we made more finds with our old machines, some of it was very true…we did make some…

Minelab CTX 3030 WM-10 repair

Minelab CTX 3030 WM-10 repair My Minelab CTX 3030 WM-10 unit has been fine for 2 years, it has not given me a sign of trouble, the battery life has been good, it held a charge….then all of a sudden nothing…it went dead ! Not…

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…