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Better Detecting

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Why Metal Detect a Farm Field?
There's more to be harvested here than meets the eye. Research and footwork can lead to some great old finds. 

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Digging Iffy Signals
This article discusses iffy signals and finding the targets that others miss. It also shows how well you've learned your detector.

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You don't need an additional
searchcoil!

Discussion of how coils work and getting
the most out of your stock coil.

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Why am I not digging deep targets?
Depth isn't always the key to better finds. Target identification may be more important that depth.

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Finding Nickels with the E-Trac, Pt 1
I didn't think I was finding as many nickels as I should with the E-Trac, so I did some experiments to improve my finds.

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Finding Nickels with the E-Trac, Pt 2
The last of the experiments and the improved results finding nickels.

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Secrets to Finding Old Coins in Hunted Out Parks
My strategies for finding good stuff in the same places I (and many others) have been hunting for years.

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Newer Detectors are the Key to Finding Older Coins
Surprisingly, a very controversial topic! It can be as dangerous as discussing politics.

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Evaluating and Choosing a Detector
Things to consider when choosing a machine, either your first one or an upgrade. And why air tests aren't a very good way to evaluate.

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Downtown Detecting - Searching Urban Areas
Don't let unreasonable fears keep you from some good finds. Maybe urban detecting is for you.

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Air Testing Some Old Coins with the E-Trac
Air tests of a number of coins with interesting variation in ID numbers with similar coins.

Research, Cleaning and Opinion

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Ingle System Tokens
Ingle tokens were personalized for merchants all over the country.The Ingle System was invented by three brothers in Dayton, Ohio.

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Railroad Marbles
They're probably the raw material for fiberglass. Read up on the interesting uses of marbles in railroading.

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Green Pennies
Why do certain coins come out of the ground with a smooth green patina and others are corroded and pitted?

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Metal Detecting Clubs
Thinking of starting your own club? Unhappy with your current club? Here's a lot of food for thought.

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Types of Detecting in Ohio
Ohio has places for coinshooting and relic hunting as well as water and beaches. Something for almost every type of detectorist!

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Silver Coins, Cleaning and Condition
Silver coins, while corrosion resistant are very easily damaged in recovery or cleaning, potentially reducing their collector value.

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Your Local Detector Dealer
A thing of the past in many places, these guys can be the secret to getting a good start and staying ahead.

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Manufacturer Support
Your detector dealer, especially a local dealer, rather than the manufacturer can be your best first step when detector troubles arise.

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Rock Tumbler Troubleshooting
Cleaning coins to make them "spendable" is easily done with a rock tumbler. These tips will help your tumbler run better and last longer.

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Are you a Treasure Hunter?
This common term for detectorists might be doing the hobby more harm than good.

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A Code of Honor
Beyond the code of ethics, there is a code of honor.

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Television That Harms the Hobby
Savage Family Diggers, formerly American Diggers does irreparable harm to the public perception of the hobby of metal detecting.


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