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Hi  My husband and I are new to the metal detecting world.  We   have a
 problem as my husband only has one leg and although he  wears a
 prothesis, needs some kind of tool that will help him stand  when not
 in use.  Is there anything we could hook to his crutch?

looking for info to build a nail detector for used lumber prior to
 running through a planer.  Any ideas or previous work would be
 appreciated.

Since being layed up with a broken leg for the last six moths I've  used
 the time to write a Metal Detecting Log Book for your computer.  It has
 many features and several databases all accessable from the  Main Menu.
 (1) Location (2) New Coins (3) Old Coins (4) Relics  All databases have

If anyone is interested in my program E-Mail me at:
 bethune@sympatico.ca for more details.

I found a 1896 British 2 shillings Floran,does anyone know it's
 value.The condition would be VG8-F.Thanks

To Relic Hunters (CW): I couple members of our club found pewter
 canteen tops from sites in KY. and VA. The KY one was from a fort
 outside of Louisville and stamped 2nd BATT. and the VA one had the
 name O WARREN. Where is a good place to find out unit info ?

I just have a quick question for anyone who will answer.  I am very
 interested in purchasing a metal detector but  don't want to spend
 $1000.00. What kind of unit would be  best for me; something I can grow
 in to???  Thanks  CHRIS

I am interested in purchasing a metal detector Garrett GTAx400.  Please
 tell me if it is a good choice. It is my first metal detector.

There are a lot of ghost towns in Ontario. It would be interesting if
 some lucky   ghost-towner would write about his/her finds in here. Also
 What ghost towns do  YOU find the best? Email me anytime!!

does anybody make a detector that knows the difference  between gold and
 aluminum?

My wife and I are new/interested in metal detecting.  Need advice on a
 detector  that can be used on beaches, yards, dirt piles, etc.  Don't
 want to spend  an arm and a leg, but would like to get a model that
 will do the job  for us.  Would like to find coins, as well as jewelry,

I AM LOOKING FOR A TREASURE HUNTING CLUB IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA.  I CAN
 BE CONTACTED AT 619 285 5608.

found 7 dollars in change today yesterday i detected a1901 dime a 1962
 dime and a 1913 silver nickel last week i got a 1902 dime and nickel
 plus a 1919 dime plus 2 silver charms and a small ladies 14 carat gold
 watch

Help.  Still looking for some way for my husband to use his crutch as
 a digging tool.  If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
 Barbara@beachlife.net  Thanks

Treasure Baron Modules for sale. Excellent cond.Pro Hunter mdl.=$95.00
 Black Sand mdl.=$80.00, Nicad module=$25.00 (will include AC charging
 adapter.  Free shipping in orig. 48.Total --$200.00     To reach me  --
 -  pizzutti@ptd.net

I recently advertised -Wanted- Celtic, Saxon, or Roman gold bangle or
 bracelet in the UK TH press. I've had one reply offering reputedly a
 Celtiv torque wt 204.59 grams - 24ct simple design and pattern. Can
 anyone help me to identify it's authenticity. Write to me at my E mail

Chris Dixon: You get what you pay for. Spend the extra money on a good
 detector. You will spend more time having fun than digging up pull tabs
 an bottle caps.

like to relic/coin hunt would like PARTNER to hunt NC/UPSTATE SC lots of
 time to hunt use XLT HUNT FOR FUN! HOPE FOR TREASURE!!

I heard of a video that deals with Mel Fisher's greatest find. I was
 wondering  if anyone had heard of it also and where I might could
 obtain a copy.  Any info at all would be appreicated. Thanks :)  <I
 DIG AU> (no one ever  understands that bumper sticker ;)>

I'm looking for a detecting club in the Chicago area.

We have two clubs, in this area on Ontario.  Golden Triangle MDC, meet
 first Wednesday of each month.  This club also run an interesting and
 enjoyable Hunt the first Saturday of May each year.  The entry fee for
 the hunt is $50 this would cover entry to the park, 4 hunts on a Sandy

I am in search for an upgrade chip for one of the original White's Eagle
 detectors, if you know where I can find one Please e- mail me at Troll
 @ datasync.com

Just browsing for Mining Information.Great setup you have here.  I've
 bookmarked and will be back.

As a physician I would like to find a detector which would allow me to
 locate small metal objects in the stomach of patients, using an
 external detector. The metal is a small cylinder of tungsten about 3X
 10 mm.  It would be applied to the skin of the abdomen and should

I PRESENTLY OWN A WHITES 5000D SERIES 3 DETECTOR WHICH I PURCHASED   IN
 1986. I OFTEN WONDER IF MY DETECTOR IS OBSOLETE. HAS ANYONE GONE   OVER
 AN AREA WITH A NEW DETECTOR THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE CLEANED OUT  IF SO,
 DID YOUR DISCOVERY JUSTIFY THE PURCHASE OF A NEW DETECTOR ?

Happened on to a construction site yesterday.  Dug 120 coins and one
 silver ring in about  three hours. Almost felt ashamed. Almost meaning
 not quite.

leaving for Florida 14 Dec would like to know some area' s for water
 detecting prefer inland lakes  tks

any one other then me having problems getting the MINELAB EXCALIBER
 repaired in a reasonable amount of time and I don't mean 6-8 weeks.  My
 experience is it takes them 4-5 weeks just to acknowledge reciept
 ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS?

ANYONE IN THE TACOMA WA AREA WANT TO HOOK UP AND DO SOME DETECTING  HAVE
 SOME GOOD PLACES TO GO  S.K.                             V.P.PUGET
 SOUND TREASURE HUNTING CLUB

looking for penpals did anyone find their goal in 1996 i got a usa 3
 cent coin after 11years of trying to find 1

I've just joined the net today, this is first stop. If anyone is
 interested in corresponding with an Auckland club please leave a
 message.

I would like to get in touch with any T Hunters in the area of Wiltshire
 U.K who have some sites as I look after my kids I don't get the time to
 go out and ask the farmers.

Any one else on OAHU shooting?  Just started, would appreciate an e-mail
 from Club or individuals.  Thanks

Found school ring from Burdick Career Center.  Can anyone tell me
 location of school.  E-mail me please.  Thanks.

INTERESTED IN ALL KINDS OF DETECTING  OF SPECIAL INTEREST IS RECOVERY OF
 ARTIFACTS  FROM RIVERS IN SOUTH GEORGIA, NORTH FLORIDAI

Looking for anyone else in New Zealand, to chat or detect.  Own a
 Minelab Sovereign for coin hunting and started relic   hunting too.

Looking to get a Christmas present for my 14 year old son. He has wanted
 a metal detector for years. Any recommendations on a good quality entry
 level machine? How about Radio Shack's?

Am looking for good spots for metal detecting on Cape Cod, MA  and in
 eastern Florida around daytona beach area.  any ideas?

Am looking for good spots for metal detecting on Cape Cod, MA  and in
 eastern Florida around daytona beach area.  any ideas?  email me
 lm3@sprynet.com

Deseo Contactar con personas que me puedan ayudar a elegir el detector
 adecuado, soy fanatico pero no se cual comprar.  Edificio F-6 Depto. #
 401 Nva. Imagen Tabasco 2000.

ANY INFO ON DETECTING IN THE UISTS/HEBRIDES WOULD BE GREATLY
 APPRECIATED. OR JUST GENERAL CHAT.

Ive been metal detecting for some 30yrs. mostly civil war
 artifacts.Mobile ALA.&vicksburg miss. area.some good finds, if you
 would like to chat drop me a line.

Looking for partners in Or. I'm just starting out & have a detector &
 gold panning equip. I love this stuff & would like to find others who
 would like to hook up.I'm not afraid to get dirty!!!

Hi!  I'm new to collecting. Just paid $60 for a Garrett Beach Hunter
 AT3.  The guy I bought it from said he paid $300 for it 3 years ago.
 Did I get taken?  It seems to be in good shape and works ok.  I want
 to check the Tampa Bay beaches and older parks and homes for coins  and

Hi everyone!  Does anyone know where I can get the instruction book  for
 a Garrett Beach Hunter AT3?  I just bot it used for $60 and was
 wondering if I got taken....Its in good shape and has headphones.
 Seems to work OK.. Email me at    takurami@hotmail.com

Hi!  Im brand new to this - just bot a Garrett Beach Hunter AT3 -  dont
 have an instruction booklet and have no idea what those dials
 mean...Can someone give me some help?  takurami@hotmail.com  Thanks!

I keep leaving messages but I dont thing they are going anywhere..  I
 have a Garrett Beach Hunter AT3 I just bot for $60 - No book so  I have
 no idea what I'm doing.  Does anyone know this machine?  HELP!
 takurami@hotmail.com  I'm really confused

anybody close by like to hunt

Does anyone know of a detecting club in the Charleston, SC area?

I'm looking for a detecting club in the New Orleans, La. area  e-mail me
 at pulltab@earthlink.net

hello,I search with a F.Gemini-3 for 3 months.I found  3 airplanewrecks
 from WorldWar II. 2 german planes and one English.  They were shot down
 during operation Market Garden[sept.1944].  I wonder if there are
 people in the world who are interested in this  subject. Please let me

Hello-  I am looking for a copy of an article that was in one of the
 treasure hunting   magazines that explained (simply) how a detector
 works & had a drawing  of the fields surrounding a coil. My daughter
 needs this for a science  project. Any help would be appreciated.

Looking for information on old house sites in SC, Any detecting clubs in
 the area?  Just getting started, having a hard time finding maps of old
 plantations.

I expect to be in Ft. Meyers FL, early March 1997 for a softball
 tournament.  Can anyone steer me to a good metal detectin' site.  I'll
 have fisher 1280x and a cz6.  Want a partner?

HELP need information on Micronta Discovery2 metal detector(how to set
 it up) borrowed it from a friend to find a diamond earring stud in a
 1/2 acre backyard.  Please email me.  Wife driving me NUTS.