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Offline KellycoChickTopic starter
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« on: May 19, 2011, 12:39:58 pm »
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Here at Kellyco we have a wealth of knowledge about metal detecting. I got to thinking the other day that it would be cool if I got some of our old timers to share tips and tricks from time to time. I thought this was a GREAT idea. So I interviewed John Fetner, our Vice President. I asked him for 3 simple tips that make detecting easier or more efficient. Now bear in mind these are more "beginner" tips. Here's what he gave me. I hope you enjoy!!

Tip 1. Carry one of those mechanics terry towels (the big ones) or a small sheet of heavy plastic with you. When you stop to dig, lay it beside the hole and pile your dirt onto it. This will accomplish 2 things.
It will keep the dirt all together so you can fill the hole more efficiently (especially in grassy areas)
It will be a "catch all " for tiny items found like earrings. Nothing more frustrating that digging up a cool signal only to find you've accidentally dumped it in the grass and have to hunt again.

Tip 2:
If you use a coil cover around sand like at the beach, from time to time remove the cover and carefully clean all the sand that might have wedged in the cracks. This is a bit painstaking but it will really be beneficial in the long run to keep your coil shiny and new.

Tip 3. Again, when detecting around sand, make sure that from time to time you change the position of the rods. If you leave them in the same position for a long time and sand gets into the rod housing it will permanently lock it in place and you can't ever adjust it again for someone a different height than you. Also, you can rub a little WD-40 or some Armour All along the rod to keep it moving smooth. Just make sure you don't leave a film of it on the shaft, it will attract and hold dust/sand.

Thanks John! I hope you guys like these tips. I know they might seem rudimentary to you experts, but us newbies love em! Also...feel free to reply and post YOUR tips!!

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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 12:49:40 pm »
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Thanks, Jamie.   I'd never heard the last two (but then there isn't a lot of beach hunting in Arizona  Smiley ).   I'll keep them in mind the next time I go to the coast.   Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the Kellyco staff has to offer.
 
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2011, 01:55:20 pm »
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good tips . I will share one that will save time and some unneeded diggin  if you have a hand pinpointer check the surface with it  before you start to dig when in grass or even dirt you can just push it down in the dirt a little  do it carefully somtimes targets are right on top and you may not have to dig at all the this will save you time and effort  and won't   mess up peoples  lawns. and they will let you return to hunt there again .  some folks are understandibly picky about their lawns.  Happy hunting!  Josey A.K.A. Grey Rider

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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2011, 04:17:28 pm »
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I'll add to number 3 on the rods and WD40. I ALWAYS rinse my detector in fresh water after using around any salt water or salt water beach. The salt will do a number on even powder coated parts.

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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2011, 04:49:00 pm »
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Good tips, Bravo....Thank You....DW

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