Sand scoops are extremely useful when metal detecting in sandy areas. This is primarily at beaches but could be useful in fields with very dry, loose, fine sandy dirt. Picking the right one isn't...
Category: How-To guides
Surprisingly, people actually do have ways to use their phone as a metal detector. As you might suspect, there's an app involved. I wanted to find out if a metal detector app for your phone actually...
Magnet fishing is not a new pastime. In fact, I did this when I was a kid visiting the St Lawrence River. It has grown in popularity and adds a fun new dimension to outdoor activity, whether or not...
A metal detector is a hobby and/or professional device that consists of a carrying handle (usually with a support device for your forearm), a control box at the top, an extendable shaft, and a search...
If you've ever wondered what the metal detecting hobby is about, how to begin metal detecting, and what it takes to get started, I've written this metal detecting "how-to" guide just for you. "How...
Cleaning Metal Detecting Finds with Ultrasonic Cleaners (and Other Methods)
Metal detecting finds can be quite dirty or corroded when brought out of the ground or water. Can ultrasonic cleaners help bring back the beauty to some degree? Let's find out. Ultrasonic...
