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  1. Middo

    Sweeper Induced Metal Interferance

    Thanks RR and Happy Jack,... all good tips. I already carry the pick on the shoulder for that reason, not too uncomfortable. As i sweat like a pig i have a 3lt camelback. Another member carries a small bag with ancillaries in Gps etc, and leaves it at a close by point whilst swinging. Then...
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    I'm Back And Have Some Great Finds!

    Tailormarc Facinating post, and really exceptional images , thank you ?
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    Sweeper Induced Metal Interferance

    I work in healthcare, as far as I know implantable devices such as your Tibial Nail are made of Titanium, so a non ferrous metal. So there's todays triva for everyone :)
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    Sweeper Induced Metal Interferance

    Thanks Anger Man, good advice. Everyones tips are appreciated. I going with the Oliver non metal boots. Didnt think of brass belt buckle, where the hell am i gonna find one of those these days? Army disposals, maybe? Doing a road trip down to South West Rocks end of March. On the way I aim to...
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    Sweeper Induced Metal Interferance

    Thanks SOF. As a newbie, ive got a lot to learn, but am reading like crazy as I think im already addicted, and havent even found anything yet ,? I did my research and decided on the 4500, as Miners Den had a special on, which I thought was great value this month. Luckier than some that I...
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    Sweeper Induced Metal Interferance

    Thanks Old hand Im using gpx4500 with standard mono coil
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    Sweeper Induced Metal Interferance

    Advice wanted from the experienced please: My only work boots are steel cap,....so off to buy something more suitable. Probably order the DD metal free Gaitors too, not too keen on those wriggly sticks ! Apart from pick over the shoulder, what other metal on person is likely to create Detector...
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    Prospecting / Miners pick information and questions

    I have the little brother . I can vouch for these, it will outlast me !
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    new to the forum but not new to prospecting

    Hi Welcome Mick. Im a newbie here also and to prospecting. Ive just hooked up with your first love I think,.....a gpx 4500 Ha! :playful: Lots of good info on this forum. Enjoy
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    First Time Ever Detecting

    Well, today i went out , found a dry creekbed and played. Found some bullet shrapnel and a bottlecap. Great initiation. Got to hear what the 4500 sounds like over ground Very relaxing and cant wait to learn more. Thanks to Cory for the good initial settings.
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    Newbie prospector from Sunny Coast

    Hi all Love camping and travel, but still working full time. Just got myself a gpx4500. Looking forward to the process of aquiring detecting knowledge and hopefully find a little bit of gold. Forum looks great and im ready to learn. Cheers
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