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  1. Pyledriver

    Never assume it can't happen in a tot lot!!

    I decided to hunt a bit tonight before we get more dang rain tomorrow. I hit a really huge tot lot in the area and discovered it had been cleaned out already by my competition! Dang, it's usually good for a few dollars and some nitro jewelry.. I hit another nearby tot lot and then decided to...
  2. Pyledriver

    Guide to buying used Excal?

    I bet this has been discussed but can't find much on what to look for when buying a used Excal. I don't have my eye on one yet (no money), but would like to buy one sometime this year. Mainly I'm just looking for tips of common problem areas, etc. that I should be looking for. I've already...
  3. Pyledriver

    Finally hit the old house in E. Texas!

    I finally made it out to east Texas to hunt the old house I got permission for last fall! I didn't find a SINGLE coin amongst the trash! I found so many jar lids I couldn't belive it, bits of iron, nails, all kinds of stuff except coins. The ground is so trashy it's incredible! I bet it will...
  4. Pyledriver

    Snagged a 10 inch HF coil!!

    Don't have it yet..but I'm sure there are a lot of goodies out there shaking in fear right now! :rofl: :minelab:
  5. Pyledriver

    Price check on Bandido II uMax..

    Found one with case and manual, like new, they're asking $375.00. This seems high to me but what do y'all think? Always wanted one of these....
  6. Pyledriver

    I like it!!

    Thanks for this new section!!!
  7. Pyledriver

    My '09 stuff...most of it!

    Turns out I need to work on keeping track of my finds! LOL.. I have a bunch more of the Coke bottles than are shown but don't know where I put them! Also more relic finds that I have somewhere around the mess I call my garage. Still, here are my better 'non-coin' finds from '09! To be fair, this...
  8. Pyledriver

    Do you bring home non-coin treasures too?

    Just wondering if y'all think like me.. As I shakedown these old homesites I find that my collection of interesting stuff grows even when my metal detecting (coin) finds are sparse. So far I have several nice old Coke bottles, some various smaller but cool bottles and vials, an old marble, a...
  9. Pyledriver

    A little tot lot bling..

    I decided to get out this afternoon to enjoy what was left of the indian summer we've had the last couple days. My first stop was a lake I've done somewhat well at in the past. Unfortunately I decided to try the stock coil-bad choice! The trash in that place is incredible, even after all the...
  10. Pyledriver

    Working hard for little return...

    Man, the tot lots aren't producing much lately! Of course, I also know I have some competition in my area.. I've been so busy with work the last few months that I hardly had time to breathe! Now that I have some vacation, I'm hitting 'it' really hard with my still somewhat limited time-10 tot...
  11. Pyledriver

    Threshold setting help

    I was just going over this in the manual yesterday and then saw a post referencing it just now. I don't know if it's tinnitus in my ears, being hard of hearing anyway, or maybe just my particular detector BUT. There's no possible way for me to hear the threshold at lower levels! If I turn it up...
  12. Pyledriver

    Headphone question?

    I was looking on Minelab's website at the X705 page and saw they listed the Koss UR-30 phones. Would these be good? I see they're only around $50 but then I see all the Black Widows, Gray Ghosts, etc. out there that cost way more. I don't think the Koss offer individual volume control, but has...
  13. Pyledriver

    Now I know why I need some real headphones!

    First off, my east Texas old house shakedown trip had to be cancelled.. Naturally I needed some sort of detecting 'fix'!! A buddy and I decided to hit a local swim beach to see what might be left from the summer. This beach is REALLY trashy with pulltabs a go-go and bottlecaps, etc to keep a...
  14. Pyledriver

    General questions from an Xterra user

    Hey guys, Merry Christmas! First a few notes, then the questions.. I have an Xterra 705 that I bought because I wanted to 'do everything'. Except for special trips prospecting or (saltwater) beach hunting, the bulk of my detecting is parks, tot lots, old homesites and freshwater beaches. I've...
  15. Pyledriver

    Sometimes trash is treasure! ...sort of..

    I finally have some spare time and have been getting out a little and detecting. It started with the idea that after shelling out 550 for a furnace repair that a nice gold ring would make me feel better!! I know, I shouldn't put that kinda pressure on myself! LOL... Anyway, no gold rings thus...
  16. Pyledriver

    Well I'll be dipped in.....

    ......SILVER! OK-these were not found with my detector but since I have an Xterra I'm posting it here anyway! Hope that counts. Today I had to go by the bank to withdraw money. I remembered I had a check in my wallet for $8.50 that I had not cashed for well over a month..no big deal. When I...
  17. Pyledriver

    Propointer vs. Pocket Probe for scanning walls

    OK, the Propointer is advertised as a pinpointer for coin hunting. The Pocket Probe is advertised for scanning walls. I'll be headed out soon to shake down a mid 1800's farmsite and plan to use my propointer for searching walls along with my detector. What I'm wondering is whether the pocket...
  18. Pyledriver

    Excitement and disappointment all at the same time..

    I've just been given permission to hunt a mid 1800's site! There is a large house, outbuildings, some sharecropper cabins (that's what she said anyway), a dog kennel, and some other structures!!! IT'S NEVER BEEN HUNTED BECAUSE THE FAMILY WOULDN'T LET ANYBODY ON THEIR LAND! Lucky me, the owner is...
  19. Pyledriver

    Went to Garrett today!

    What a cool place! I had to take my propointer in since it was acting up. Talk about friendly people and great service! I got to tour the museum and even met a couple techs who were working on a new tool. Everybody was as nice as they could be. I also got to talk about the 2500 and two-box, etc...
  20. Pyledriver

    My Cupajo inspired scoop..

    Ok, it's not as PRETTY as his, but I did add one mod. If you look at the pic you'll see a brace across the back of the screen. This will allow me to push with my foot! The scoop was made with junk I had laying around except for the screen. It's made of: 4" stainless exhaust pipe 1/2" conduit...
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