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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 02:05:45 pm »

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I am thinking of a Garretts pointer. I saw a couple used on videos and appears promising. I'll check further. Thanks, Coloma Gold

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #11 on: January 17, 2012, 06:51:46 am »

Some things I like about the Garrett it's heavy duty. Softer soil you can even use it to scrape away dirt or push in to the dirt. It seems to have a long battery life. With the holder its pretty easy to carry and use. Some holder and pin pointers seem to be a pain to get out. But its pretty secure in the holder. Most items I hunt for (Relic material) it has a good range. Plus if you hold it near an item then turn off and back on it "detunes" it and makes the field smaller for those well hidden objects. A one hand operation. Others you are holding with one hand and changing the adjustment knob with your other hand.

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #12 on: January 17, 2012, 11:41:26 am »

I'm new to metal detecting, started without a pinpointer. I purchased a Garrett propointer after about a month and haven,t looked back since. Easy to use, long battery life and rugged construction. Cut my search time dramatically. An absolute necessity.

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #13 on: January 18, 2012, 01:39:17 pm »

Thanks, everyone... I'll look into the two that you all have mentioned. Again, if I could get one to detect within 1 1/2" or so, I would really be glad.. Coloma Gold

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #14 on: January 18, 2012, 09:40:59 pm »

I have several of them and the Automax V4 is the worst, maybe 1/2" max. The Fisher would be the next, max about 3/4" on a good target. I have a modified Centech and get up to 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 easily. The Garrett Pro Pointer is the best by far and will easily go to 2" even through the ground and if you hold a coin on the shaft just past where it is detected it will go about 1/2" more. I only use the Garrett and would not consider any other one and the only issue is the loud volume but a piece of tape over it fixes it. Hope this helps....Warren

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #15 on: January 18, 2012, 11:04:38 pm »

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Yes, that's the one that I am leaning towards... Thanks for the info.. My main problem is that the XV3 doesn't do a real good job at identifying specifically where the target is (once the hold is dug). This could be due to fact that this is a new machine for me and not as good as the DFX at targeting the item (in my opinion). Part of the problem is that I am used to the 6-10 DD and not the 950 concentric coil (I have ordered a 6x10 dd for my new machine). However, once I get the hold dug, I need a pinpointer to seach the sidewalls.. The Garrett propointer should be the 'ticket' to help me. Coloma Gold

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #16 on: January 19, 2012, 03:12:23 pm »

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I've been following this thread and have found it interesting. I bought my first probe last summer while I was laid-up, and I've only used it a couple of times so far. It is a Centech, unmodified, that I got from Harbor Freight tools for about $20, including shipping. It did okay in the field when I did use it. Sure made pinpointing a lot easier! After reading the thread, I air tested it yesterday. I was getting a range of from 1/2" to 3/4" without any problem on pennies, both copper and zinc. A quarter and nickel were a little further but not much. For the price it works good for me! Thanks for starting this one! It has been a learning experience for me! Detecting

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #17 on: January 19, 2012, 03:52:28 pm »

You can put a copper ring on the Centech Probe and it will do much better.

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #18 on: January 19, 2012, 05:52:34 pm »

I remember reading that somewhere here on the forum a while back. May have to try that out later. Another winter project I may, or may not, get done! Detecting

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	Re: Question about pinpointers « Reply #19 on: January 19, 2012, 06:06:29 pm »

I have seen the hacks for the Cen-Tech pinpointer, switch replacement and vibrating motor and I understand how they will improve the pinpointer. But how will a copper ring on the exterior of the probe help it work? Does it improve the depth or does it throw the pulse to the side?

Is there a description of this hack on the forum or is there a U-tube link?

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