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Here you can find various articles around the wonderful hobby of metal detecting. We cover all the information you need to take your detecting to another level.

The Ultimate Guide to Metal Detecting Coils: Choose the Right Coil for You

Are you a metal detectorist who wants the ultimate guide on metal detecting coils? Whether you’re new to the hobby or have been detecting for years, this guide is for you. We’ll walk through all of the different types of…

Who Invented The Metal Detector?

Who invented the metal detector? Well, metal detectors have been around since the 1800s. A device resembling a metal detector was first used by Alexander Graham Bell who was trying to find a bullet that had been fired into the…
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Best Kept Metal Detecting Secrets

Have you ever wanted to find out the best kept metal detecting secrets? You’ve come to the right place. We know all about how to get started with your new hobby, and we have a lot of tips for finding…

What is Metal Detecting?

So what is metal detecting? Metal detecting, also known as treasure hunting or relic hunting, is the recreational activity of searching for items such as coins, jewelry, and other valuable objects by using a metal detector. It’s an exciting hobby…
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6 Best Metal Detecting Books Of All Time

Metal detecting is a hobby that has captured the attention of thousands. If you’re interested in learning more about metal detecting and what resources are available to help you take your hobby further and to improve your detecting skills, we present…

How Can I Make My Metal Detector More Powerful? 11 Great Tips And Ideas

Youve probably asked yourself the question, ‘How can I make my metal detector more powerful?’ If you want to get serious about metal detecting, then you will need to have a machine that can search deep and accurately find the…
metal detecting in the winter

Metal Detecting In The Winter (The Ultimate Guide)

Let’s talk about metal detecting in the winter. Well, let’s be honest, it’s not just the weather that makes winter metal detecting a different experience compared to summer! Many factors make metal detecting in the winter a great deal of…
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How To Make Money With a Metal Detector (8 Easy Strategies)

Have you ever thought, ‘wouldn’t it be great to earn money doing this, but how do you make money with a metal detector?’ Most people dream of turning their hobby or passion into a full-time income. If you could only…

Best Metal Detectors For Finding Property Pins

In this article on the best metal detectors for finding property pins, we will be looking at why locating the borders of your property is very important before starting any project like installing a fence or removing a tree. We…
Metal Detecting At Nights ( The Ultimate Guide)

Metal Detecting At Night (The Ultimate Guide)

One area of metal detecting that is often overlooked is the different times of the day you can go out searching. Now most of us are familiar with detecting in the day, but what about metal detecting at night? What…
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Metal Detectors For The Hearing Impaired

Metal detecting can be one of the most rewarding hobbies you can do, but for a large group of people it can also be a frustrating one too. Statistics show that the vast majority of participants in the hobby are…

Do Metal Detectors Work On Aluminum?

Do Metal Detectors Work On Aluminum? In a word, ‘yes’. But how well the machine can target the aluminum, depends on a few things. Each metal detector on the market is different, and depending on the settings will detect most…