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Hi All Can anyone tell me the part number for the coil connector on the original 8" coil that comes with the F1A4. The Mil-spec number if possible. it would be something like "MS21456-10L" for example. The number around the locking ring. Thanks in advance.

Here's the link to the auction. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111483414819 It hasn't arr yet so I'm still waiting to see how it is.

Welcome to the group mate. Sounds like you're learning it all pretty quickly. I hope I can be as lucky.

My 8" coil will also be constructed the same as the 14" mentioned above. 23 turns of 22AWG wire with a theoretical inductance of 301uHenries. I am aiming for a coil value of 1.2 ohms resistance and as close to 300uH inductance. I have read that the surf PI 1.2 is better suited to a fast coil...

I am still waiting for my coil housing that I bought on eBay to arrive and the surf PI kit to come in the post. So I will start on the coils in the mean time. I hope they will fit in the housing when it gets here. my 14" coil will be made of 22 AWG Teflon coated wire with 17 turns giving me a...

I'll put up a series of pics when it's finnished. I'm still waiting for it in the post. Shouldn't be too far away

I bought a coil housing from ebay. It cost about $20 US plus postage. I thought it was worth the expense on a build that's trying to keep the costs down. Search for metal detector coil housing. Cheers

Hi Rick Nice to see another member from Tba. Maybe we will bump into each other out there. I'm heading done to Thanes creek in a week. Good luck.

Hi All, I have ordered a Surf PI 1.2 kit from silver dog. I'm hoping it will arrive in the next week or so. I'm thinking of putting together an 8" and an 14" coil. I'm keen to do a bit of gold detecting. Has anyone out there used one for gold? Have you had any success? Any thoughts on coil...

Hi there. I'm a recently joined member too. In Toowoomba, if your out Warwick way let me know. I'm keen too get together with a group. I'm keen to travel also. Happy hunting. Scott b

Hi guys Thanks for the welcome. Im looking to head down to Talgai in the next few weeks for a look around, Are there any tips or hints from anyone that may have been there in the past? If i can find a detector locally for hire ill give it a go, otherwise ill try some panning. cheers Scott

Hi All Im just getting to know the ins and outs of prospecting. I hope to have a go at some detecting and maybe some panning. cheers Scott