10.5" DD MF - Pinpointing Question

[FooserPaul]

Hello all!

I've had some pinpointing challenges using the 10.5" DD. I'd say 50% of the time spot on... 25%-35% pretty close (target normally on the hole wall and the pinpointer finds it) and the rest... I am 3/4" to.... off... I am trying to be more carefull not and scan it by moving 90 degree out... What visual and loudest tone occure in PP mode... it the target under the logo or the middle of the coil?

Paul

 

[1859large]

Try not using the PP mode and X the target and each time when on the target "left to right" move the coil towards your feet and notice when the target signal disappears as the coil moves off the target. The target should be very close to the front edge of the coil. I do it twice in both directions and found that a slightly quicker way to pinpoint and you actually look at the soil above the target instead of guessing the center center. (Measure twice, dig once?)

HH

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PS: Please don't mistake me for an expert.

 

[Android]

I also use two methods. I x he target but sometimes when the signal is real clear. I can find the target in on direction then move the coil side to side inly a couple of inches as I draw it back towards my feet. when the signal stops, it is right at the top quadrant on the coil. I also never use PP with my DD, no need.

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

The first thing that you can do, is watch your depth meter. If a target passes under the outer edge, then both the ID and depth reading can be off. Always go for the shallowest reading, as this will tell you that you have got the target under the centre line of the coil.
If you engage the pinpoint mode, then the only signal that you are going to get, is under the centre line of the coil. This will help with accuracy. also, if the target is only a couple of inches down, then the hot spot is directly under the logo.
Sometimes when I locate a target by Xing, I catch it under the outer edge of the coil and when I turn through 90 degrees, I catch it under the outer edge of the coil again, thereby throwing the pinpoint way off. This happens at the back of the coil. It can be frustrating if you don't know what is going on. It may be why you are having trouble. If you come across it again; engage the pinpoint mode to solve it.
Mick Evans.

 

[FooserPaul]

Watching some video that TreasureHunter sent me a link 2... I believe I am doing 2 things wrong... I am swinging my coil to close to the ground... and I'm not digging a big enough hole... I'm trying to be so neat andd percise that I am digging a hole that my hand can barely fit in... but the XT70 vid's I was watching had a hole the size of the 10" oval coil cut like a 3 sided box and flipped over...

Paul

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

Paul.
You are doing the right thing by making a small hole. A 10in plug means that the guy in the video doesn't know what he is doing. He is causing a lot of damage to the lawn as well. I only ever use a screw driver. Practice on a coin at home to hone your pinpointing skills. It won't take you long to perfect it.
Good luck.
Mick Evans.

 

[FooserPaul]

Thx All...

I was out for a few hours last night and did much better... I am carefull to turn off tracking once I locate a target... and to closely watch the depth... and I was digging at the shallowest depth and was 90%+ on being spot on...

Paul