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Metal Detecting | Metal Detecting In Sand
Date: Saturday February 4, 2012
Metal Detecting | Metal Detecting In Sand
One exciting moment for metal detectors is the challenge of discovering valuable finds on difficult grounds like the beach sand. This hunt, because of its distinct features, is labeled "beach combing."
Most enthusiasts take on the challenge and go for a wild goose search on the sand. It is important to consider the time you go on your metal detecting spree. For this area, it is best that you do it very early in the morning or in the evenings. Be sure to also check the laws in the areas where you choose to do your metal detecting because some require a permit to do metal detecting on the beach or water.
One part of the beach that can yield good finds is in the beach parking lot. It is a very strategic location because it is where people are so excited and busy unloading their cars and getting ready to head for the beach. People often drop valuable things and never notice that they've dropped them.
If you head for the beach to do your metal detecting, always keep in mind that not all beaches are left littered. Some ordinances force beach keepers to rake the beaches every morning. Make sure you know about this and schedule your metal detecting activity at a proper time when there are fewer people and before the beach has been raked. Usually, they do this in the morning so you could plan your activity for the evening or night time.
Now when you are working in the wet sand, and you find a target, pinpoint it. Center the bucket over the target and using both hands, wiggle the bucket down into the wet sand. You have now stabilized the sides of the hole you are about to dig. Using your scoop, remove the sand from inside the bucket, and recover your target.
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Metal detecting in sand (dry)
This is what we call above the high water mark, and will produce lots of very recent losses of coins and jewellery. If you find any piece of jewellery, and you want to find the owner go to the police station, and ask them if anything has been reported lost within the last few months in the area you found it, if you wish to.
Look at the beach during the day, or you can find a postcard showing the beach at the height of summer, this will show the 'hot spots' to search where you have the greatest numbers of people gathering together.
Try and do your metal detecting before people are on the beach and after they have left, this causes the least inconvenience to other beach users and you won't be bothered by hoards of kids trying to dig your every bleep.
Please remember to fill in any holes you have dug, even on the beach, leave everything as you found it and take any litter home or dispose of it thoughtfully, (this applies to any where you go hunting with your metal detector). Metal detecting is a great hobby, So please be good and keep it that way!
Wet sand metal detecting When detecting below the high water mark there are a few golden do's and don'ts.
Do not rush out and buy the cheapest detector available, you must have the right machine for the job, being stable on the wet sand in conjunction with deep seeking capabilities.
To find the gold and coinage in quantity, the type of beach composition you must be looking for is: brown sand on black sand, black sand, hard pack, stone beds on black or hard pack sand, all these mediums must be within the depth range of your machine.
Look for iron-infested patches, the art in working this type of beach is to use the all-metal mode on your detector and isolate each signal with a circular motion of the search coil. Now test the signal on discriminate whilst being careful not to overlap to another signal. I found an Edwardian purse full of coinage; three of the coins were two Sovereigns and a Crown, from this type of area.
Surf metal detecting or shallow water metal detecting.
This is mostly done in the Mediterranean where there is a lot of gold to be found in shallow water detecting, the same rules apply.
Brown on black sand or black sand on hard pack, this time you don't want the stones, they will just fill up your scoop and it makes life hard.
A good underwater metal detector is a must for this type of metal detecting.
A strong scoop is also needed.
Soft sand is no good at all, walk until you feel the seabed getting firm then test for black sand, this is where thin- soled surfing boots come in handy; you will be able to feel the change in the seabed. So the golden rule is if there is no black sand there will not be very much gold.
Out of season the Mediterranean can get a bit cold at times so get a good wet suit, you will soon recoup your expenditure.
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Selection - when you choose your metal detector, your first consideration is the features which help in the function of your detector; it is important to identify your needs as a metal detector enthusiast and apply those when choosing the metal detector;
Customer service - metal detectors are technical equipment that needs maintenance and repairs as time progresses so be certain that the brand you buy offers good technical and customer support;
Warranty - necessary to administer some quality control over products and technical items like metal detectors should have good warranties; and,
Prices - of course; the last thing to consider is the price that works for your budget.
Be a winner in your treasure hunt in the sand. Follow these steps and you will find the most the treasures possible.
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