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The other day I found a Coinmaster 6/db working for $10 and grabbed it. I am starting to learn about prospecting etc and am wanting the option of having a bigger coil. It's an old VLF and i'm not sure how big I can go as I've read PI are fine with big coils but I'm not sure about mine. Also I...

So.. I put a light on my metal detector and went out the backyard to test it out in the dark. I found a spanner, nails about 7inches and an old hotwheels car. I then found a small, partly smooth magnetic rock with a red tinge. I sanded down a corner by hand as the sanding piece on my dremel...

Hi Guys. I'm new to all of this (as of Tuesday just past) I was wondering. I live in Hervey Bay and thinking, how do you search your local area for places to hunt? Are there things to look for when searching through Google Earth? Rocky structures to keep an eye out for? maps and stories from...

SO! I live in Hervey Bay and with family (wife and 2 boys) and work I don't get out of town much. Does anyone know good areas for using a metal detector in the area? I know Gympie is good and I've heard someone has found gold in Maryborough. Does anyone know good areas close to Hervey Bay for...

I just joined this group and only bought a metal detector 2 days ago. 30 minutes into hunting on my first try ever I found a rock. I don't think it's a meteorite but I can't seem to figure out what it is as I'm new to all of this. I sanded down an edge and it's black. It is magnetic. It is...

Hi, My name is Josh and I've always wanted to make 'finding stuff' a hobby. I picked up an old Coinmaster 6/d the other day and it works really well. I live in Hervey Bay QLD and am looking for places to fossick (like gympie for gold). I look forward to getting into the forum and 'meeting' you...