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    Help Identifying this button

    Can anyone identify this button. It is the size of a penny. Thank you.
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    Excalibur II knobs

    Excalibur II users...any suggestions on replacement knobs. I am having issues with the knobs becoming loose. If I use replacement knobs with a brass or aluminum insert and set screw will the salt water cause a chemical reaction and fuse the two metals (shaft and insert on knob) together?
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    Crown Button

    Can anyone provide any information on this button that I found today. It is the same size as a dime.
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    Metal detector for 8 year old

    My son (8 years old) is starting to show an interest in metal detecting. I would like to get him his own detector (not a toy). I was considering the Garrett Ace 250, 350 or the Whites Coinmaster Pro. He will be hunting at the beach primarily, most likely in the dry sand and maybe a little in the...
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    Favorite coil for the Spectra V3

    I decided to go with the 5.3. I can always add the 6x10 and/or the 4x6 at a later date. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Favorite coil for the Spectra V3

    I was curious to what every ones "favorite" coil is to use with the V3 and why. I currently have the stock coil (10" DD) and the Eclipse 9.5. I favor the Eclipse 9.5. In my opinion it is more stable especially on the beach. I am looking to purchase another coil. Any recommendations would be...
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    V3 sniffs out a nice chunk of silver

    I was hunting a local school ball field today when I got a solid 81 VDI (quarter), to my surprise out popped this nice 925 ring.
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    Bullet

    Can anyone ID a bullet I found with the markings SO 44 (on top) and 9 (on the bottom). Thanks.
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    Beach/Water Shoes

    Does anybody have any suggestions on what shoes to wear while hunting on the beach in the surf and on dry sand? I am looking for something that allows the least amount of sand to accumulate inside the shoes. Thanks.
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    Dual Field stopped Working first time out

    I took my brand new Dual field out for a spin today and I got a hit right away (first coin), I got a second hit (2nd coin) I am pumped now, I got a third hit (a nail clipper) on the forth hit (within 10 minutes) which was in the water, I dug my first scoop, I then went to pinpoint and the...
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    Aruba - Metal Detecting

    Has anyone been to Aruba and done some hunting? I will be traveling to Aruba and was wondering if anyone can offer any tips or suggestions where to hunt. Are there any laws forbidden the use of metal detectors. I have the Minelab excalibur II and the Whites Surf PI Dual field. Which one is the...
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    Mounting Surf PI Dual Field

    I just received my new Surf PI Dual Field. What is the preferred method of mounting the control box, under the arm, in front of the hand, a straight shaft with it mounted behind the arm or mounted on the waist? Any tips on using this machine would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you.
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    Whites Surf PI Dual Field

    I am contemplating buying the Whites Surf PI Dual Field to compliment my Minelab Excalibur II. Is this a wise choice? Any comments/feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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    Sand Scoop

    I am looking for a new scoop, one that can be used for wet sand as well as for dry (fast sifting). I also want it to be transportable (able to pack in a suitcase). I was considering the
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    Beach Hunting - Wet/Dry Sand

    I am new to MD and was wondering what is the best place to hunt for jewelry/coins on the beach. I have been hunting the wet sand area (approx. midway between the high tide line and the low tide line).Has anyone had better luck hunting dry sand than wet sand? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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    Eagle Button

    I found this eagle button today, can anyone identify it?
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    Whites Spectra V3 on the beach

    I have a Minelab Excalibur II that I currently use for detecting on the beach, however I need to send it to Minelab for repairs on the threshold knob (min. turnaround time 20-30 working days!) I will be using My Spectra V3 on the beach (not in the water of course), does anyone have any...
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    Excalibur II - Threshold knob

    I recently purchased an Excalibur II (Dec. 2009), after using the machine approx. a dozen times I noticed that when I turn the threshold knob to the off position I hear the click and the machine turns off, however the knob will still turn and you hear a second click and it actually turns on the...
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