What tools besides detector do you use?
I enjoy beach(sand)detecting but hate bending to check out my finds so I made the four foot beach helper for less than 5 dollars. See picture. For soil I use the spade and hand-rake, also less than 5 dollars at a discount store.
What tools do you use? Thanks Jim
Old Screwdriver
In-Line Probe
Small Shovel
Hand Digger
Knife
Prospecting pick combo
Dont use them all. all the time but have them available if needed.......
I took an empty "Tasters Choice" instant coffee plastic container, removed the top collar and lid and cut it into a scoop shape then I drilled a lot of 3/8" holes close together but not touching through the bottom and 3-4 inches on all sides then I glued a short wooden handle on (you could make the handle longer if you choose) so there's no metal on the new sand sifter. I have used this in semi wet sand and before I shake I pass the cup by the search coil to see if the item is in fact inside the sifter, if the metal detector emits a tone I can sift through a lot of sand fast and makes a nice rattle when the sand is gone. I have reduced my search time by at least 85-90% by using this creation. This is open source creativity so feel free to make one for yourself or for a fellow bud in need of a decent sand scoop. I also made another sifter out of a larger Folgers coffee tub but used 1/4" square screen hot glued inside for wet sand sifting.
If you make one please feel free to send comments, suggestions and pictures of the ones you made. Don
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I've been trying to be more precise. I'm using an inline probe then a standup bulb translanter to cut a small plug. If it's still in the ground I then go to a garrett pinpointer then a coin probe.I'm getting fairly accurate now.
Bill
I use an old used screw driver to pry clad coins from the ground, anywhere from surface to 4". I use my pin pointer to pinpoint the coins. I use a knife to cut plugs for deeper coins because you don't want to scratch silver coins. On the beach I use a hand scoop that I welded a longer pole to. You are the toolman 1JimRook