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Hit some parks with the detector - 9/5/2011 6:23:32 PM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline Well, with 60 degree temperatures, overcast and not much to do, I decided to hit some parking lots with the MD today. Came back with some pieces of copper, some old silverware, and 73 coins. Great day for excercise, first time for sweatshirt since Spring, no mosquitoes, and a nice cool breeze. Think Ill get a good evenings sleep. Hope everyone had a safe, and memorable holiday. Post #: 1

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/6/2011 9:59:03 AM    towhead Posts: 2689 Joined: 12/31/2004 From: GREAT LAKES Status: offline I like to metal detect too. What kind of Parking lots do you mean? -Julie (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 2

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/6/2011 6:02:11 PM    carobran   Posts: 3344 Joined: 6/10/2011 From: Heart of Dixie Status: offline do you mean parks?? _____________________________ PROUD TO BE FROM THE SOUTH! (in reply to towhead) Post #: 3

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/6/2011 9:21:55 PM    Wheelah23 Posts: 4294 Joined: 8/9/2010 From: Glen Ridge, New Jersey Status: offline In some places they have dirt parking lots. I guess you mean those? Any pictures of the stuff? _____________________________ Looking for bottles from Glen Ridge, Montclair, Bloomfield, Orange, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, and if I like 'em, any other bottles from Essex County NJ! Also Manahawkin NJ! Message me if you want to find them a new home. (in reply to carobran) Post #: 4

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/6/2011 10:24:25 PM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline Well, Parks have gravel paking lots (or other than paved/concrete) Now if you use the mellon and think about it, you go back to the area of the doors on a car or SUV (about4ft) when folks get out of the autos change and other items fall to the ground. Then you start picking up the coins and jewelry. Just think of all the places that have gravel/pea stone or other types of soil you can do this at. I even did the neighbors driveway and got a batch of coins. (in reply to Wheelah23) Post #: 5

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/6/2011 11:41:51 PM    ironmountain   Posts: 844 Joined: 10/17/2010 From: Iron Mountain, MI Status: offline Nice MIdigger... I went a cpl weeks ago at the inlaws when I was digging and found a bunch of copper...some smaller (1-2lb) pieces that were pure copper and some huge rocks filled with copper..and a couple pieces of rock with copper veins in them(we only filled 2 or 3 5gallon buckets)..nice breaking open a rock and seeing that golden copper color all in it. Found a couple of old license plates and a bunch of farm/tractor parts. Didnt have a chance to go out into the woods and hit that too hard. The youth hunt for Michigan is in a few wks so I'll let father in law take my son and I'll stay behind and MD. Let grandpa spend some time with him before we go up for normal deer firearm season and he and I get to spend time together. Was going to hit the park across the street today, but lost track of time and it was dark by the time I remembered.....for sure tomorrow!..maybe. (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 6

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/7/2011 8:43:08 AM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline Iron, I must admit some jealousy of your natural copper finds. Ive been up there but never found a piece of float copper I think its called? Some day maybe I could get a swap or trade for a smaller piece of it. With copper at these prices I imagine it funds your travels. And spend as much time with the young ones as they grow up so fast. Mines in college now and miss the rugrat terribly. Shes a straight A student and surely will be making more money than I could dream of. Did the hunting thing with her too. She learned to drive the 4x4 truck at age 8. Lots of good times. Hope you guys have a good deer hunt. Heading back out to metal detect and dig in just a few minutes. Will report back in this afternoon. (in reply to ironmountain) Post #: 7

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/7/2011 2:51:02 PM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline Bazingaaaa, more coins today and some junk copper. Rounded up a total of 58 coins from 2 parking lots. Little bit of rain but not enough to ruin the coin hunting adventure. Looking at maps for tomorrows adventure. As Red Green might say "keep your coil close to the ground!". (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 8

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/7/2011 4:54:34 PM    ironmountain   Posts: 844 Joined: 10/17/2010 From: Iron Mountain, MI Status: offline I'll try to dig one up while I'm up there in two wks and I'll send you one. (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 9

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/8/2011 7:00:40 AM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline Thanks! Will have to see what I can offer for trade. Like to go out detecting today but its raining at the current time. Got a new Whites MXTPro and a Pioneer (Bounty Hunter) 505 for half off at Kellyco. The One BH Quick Draw2 I have has worked well for over 10 years, and the ancient Garrett still works ok too. Friend had the MXTPro and his worked great. The 505 came with 2 coils and they will interchange with the QD2. Have some very old schools to check out and farm sites (1873) maps. You have to have a license in this Co to detect the park lands but they are extensive so its worth it. I have only run into one other detectorist at the parks. Had one of the new Garrett Ace 350s. Said they were just getting used to the machine. (in reply to ironmountain) Post #: 10

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/8/2011 8:13:24 AM    ironmountain   Posts: 844 Joined: 10/17/2010 From: Iron Mountain, MI Status: offline MI, No need to trade or anything..we have copper coming out of our ears up there. Be glad to send you a hunk. The MXTPro is nice...I like Kellyco's buy one get one super cheap sales. I've heard of quite a few counties that require permits to MD. Luckily it's usually not too difficult to get the permit. I bought my Fisher F2 from Kellyco...came with a pleather carrying bag, a pinpointer, and 4",8" and 10" coils... Went last night for a bit at the park...so much junk!!! I dug a few wingnuts, one of those steel 4-6" across dish shaped metal hunks sits in the center of a hubcap, a bunch of can slaw and another 3 ringer civil war era bullet...looks to be unfired..I'm not thinking there were any CW battles right here.Going to have to research that one. (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 11

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/8/2011 10:39:02 AM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline The hub cap thing sure made me laugh. I detected behind the house. The subdivision was built in 1957. Ive found some sodas and coins while digging and scratching. But the funniest thing that came up was a DeSoto hubcap. Chrome with red filled letters. Also a crankshaft, a brake master cylinder, and a stromberg carbueretor all in different locations. I think in the old days these folks may have drug the stuff into the field (or woods back when) and let it lay where they though was good. I did some mapping and found a 1873 map and found the dump. Ive taken 1883-1890s stuff from that one, but it hasnt given up much thats not broken. I may go back with the detector because I found some old wooden/steel hub wagon wheels, a bit away from the dump site. Also a early folding knife. That copper sounds interesting you are finding so much. I remember the first time I saw float copper in an antique shop up there. I thought the lady was pulling my leg. Was going detecting today but had a few things to take care of, and now its raining so its sit and wait to see if it blows over. How do you like that F-2 model? Ive never used any of their products (but heard the F-75 I think thats the one) is a super machine by reading reviews. I had a price range to stay in so maybe some day Ill be able to buy one of those super machines. But for what I do these seem to do ok. Good luck detecting < Message edited by MIdigger -- 9/8/2011 10:41:48 AM > (in reply to ironmountain) Post #: 12

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/8/2011 10:07:48 PM    towhead Posts: 2689 Joined: 12/31/2004 From: GREAT LAKES Status: offline Thanks MI! -Julie (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 13

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 4:45:03 AM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline Be sure to let us know what you find! With all your lakes there, there has to be many parks you can try. One thing I will point out though is the fact some of the gravel lots get compacted and are like cement to dig. Me being the Sultan of scrounge, I dont give up and keep chiseling away until my fortune is unearthed. Other times the coins are just laying there. Also, I check the paths to fishing holes,swimming spots,hiking trails (X-C skiing trails),etc. (in reply to towhead) Post #: 14

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 10:39:10 AM    David Fertig   Posts: 693 Joined: 3/26/2010 Status: offline Did someone say wingnuts? Attachment (1) (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 15

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 12:08:01 PM    ironmountain   Posts: 844 Joined: 10/17/2010 From: Iron Mountain, MI Status: offline David, Love that wingnut! mine was the common zinc variety kind.... MI, I love the F2...I had a budget (wife inflicted) and I called around and kellyco had the best deal plus the guy i spoke with let me ask question forever...plus I did a ton of research (friendly metal detecting forums is a great place..sponsors/dealers give discounts too) and it was down to the garret 250 or the F2...the 250 is ugly and I can't stand that bing-bong sound...Plus I'd heard of the slow recovery time..... Ordered the F2. it came within 3 days, took it out of the box, put it together, went into the backyard and bam..first coin was a 1947 quarter....I was hooked. Speaking of upgrading, that'll be my next..the f75 or the f75ltd..from what I've heard and seen on youtube, excellent machines. Being familiar with Fisher products is also helpful. Alot of people go for the Etrac...it's a great high end machine and it kills on deep silver and separating trash from good targets, but it's bad on smaller gold and you have to move so slow because the recovery time is very slow...and it's heavy. The F75's are light, very fast target ID and recovery..Pretty much the F2 with all of the goodness you'd ever want.. Now I can pretty much tell what's under my coil. I normally dig it all anyway because for rings and such, they can be anywhere on the spectrum...and small gold rings up as foil...so I discriminate iron and dig everything else. Which made today a kind of hell.... Walked daughter to the bus stop, started md'ing on the way back through the park to our house.. I picked up 1 zincoln, 1 huge triangular piece of iron, an oil gauge from an old car more hunks of junk metal and one target I couldnt get out.... was showing that it was 1" deep, so I dig a 3" hole and find something at the bottom...By the time I had enough dirt removed to get a finger on it, I had a 12" across hole. felt like a cement covered coffee can..Could feel the shape of it, but it was covered in cement...might have to bring out the spade shovel for that one. < Message edited by ironmountain -- 9/9/2011 12:13:32 PM > (in reply to David Fertig) Post #: 16

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 4:57:31 PM    carobran   Posts: 3344 Joined: 6/10/2011 From: Heart of Dixie Status: offline what do yall dig with?i use a flathead screwdriver _____________________________ PROUD TO BE FROM THE SOUTH! (in reply to ironmountain) Post #: 17

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 7:26:07 PM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline You know it must be an odd thing about wingnuts. Because in the parking lot I last did, I got the valve cover hold down wingnut. Chrome of course! I know what you mean about the 150-250-350 series they might be ok but do look kind of cheap. But, I wont knock them as Ive not tried them. Hoping to do some bottle digging and detecting maybe tomorrow. We were supposed to have rain but not a drop today. Allowed me to paint the porch and waterseal the deck. Then.....it happened a ......bumblebee decided to get to close, and my pail of Thompsons went a-flyin and there went my new shirt (shouldve known better) and my shorts. Glad the neighbors didnt see that one. Looked like a novice painter with the stuff all over me! (in reply to carobran) Post #: 18

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 7:36:18 PM    ironmountain   Posts: 844 Joined: 10/17/2010 From: Iron Mountain, MI Status: offline LOL good one MI...Had that happen a cpl weeks ago at inlaws...old trailer we store stuff in had a huge nest, father in law bumped it and my kids, myself and father in law were running around swatting ourselves... I know all about getting paint/stain on your clothes...last year when painting the exterior of the house, I was caulking and I kept wiping the excess onto my shirt...I wear glasses...I cleaned them without thinking..dried caulk should never be used to clean glasses......wife wasn't happy. carobran, I use the Ames garden buddy. http://www.amestruetemper.com/products/detail.aspx?ProductId=1329&FamilyId=11&LineId=6 Lifetime warranty, one side for sawing roots, other for cutting turf, the V in the tip is good for breaking into turf and cutting small roots, has inches marked on it so you know how deep you are... picked up 1 at Home Depot for 10-14 bucks.... Last summer I was digging up something huge and metal and it ended up being an old gas can...I broke the handle of my digger from the body of it...I called Ames and explained and the woman sent me a brand new one, told me to keep the old one as a backup..so i duct taped it and it works fine now... Many people use a Lesche digger: http://www.predatortools.com/item_details.asp?ID=42 very thin, offset handle, sawing edge and slicing/cutting edge... I'd get a Lesche, but the Ames is pretty sweet at 1/4 the cost and has a lifetime warranty that they actually support. (in reply to MIdigger) Post #: 19

RE: Hit some parks with the detector - 9/9/2011 7:48:51 PM    MIdigger   Posts: 766 Joined: 3/3/2010 Status: offline I had the el-cheapo model and found a copper ground stake. I tried prying on it with said quality Chinese mfg and ...snap broke it right in half (and didnt get the copper--must be cemented in). Picked up some extra 3 prongs at a garage sale for .25 cents ea, but think Ill spend a bit more coin for a good digging tool. (in reply to ironmountain) Post #: 20

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