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Better Balance With The 10.5 DD Coil
- Thread starter morelic55
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Mark in S.E. IA
New member
looks good,
What did you use to replace the " S " shaft with?
What did you use to replace the " S " shaft with?
The whole upper rod is Whites, but I guess you could just use the Xterra handle part. The straight part is the mid shaft from a M-6 or Classic ID. You have to re-drill the button holes 180 degrees to match the Xterra lower rod push in button. The arm cuff is Fisher and the "Stand" is a whites armcuff turned upside down. For some reason using the straight part instead of the "S" part makes a difference..................MO
7centsworth
Well-known member
I like it.
Mark in S.E. IA
New member
Thanks MO, I think I'll have to give that a try. It sure would be nice if the " X " wasn't so nose heavy with the 10.5 DD coil.
Congrats on the new 705! I have a 70 and want one too because I want the off-set tracking for Prospecting.
New 705
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1108422
"I hunted a early 1900's house yard..and got a old ornate gold plated brass wedding band that has 14k on the inside."
Some of the old timers were cheap, maybe an arranged marriage!
"It is not front heavy like the stock rod."
"...but balances better than the stock rod."
A lot of work and a real nice job, but for better balance it would have been easier to just put the stock rod and/or round 10.5" DD coil on backwards.
New 705
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1108422
"I hunted a early 1900's house yard..and got a old ornate gold plated brass wedding band that has 14k on the inside."
Some of the old timers were cheap, maybe an arranged marriage!
"It is not front heavy like the stock rod."
"...but balances better than the stock rod."
A lot of work and a real nice job, but for better balance it would have been easier to just put the stock rod and/or round 10.5" DD coil on backwards.
Tried the old coil on backwards when I had mu Xterra 70. I did not think it worked very well...........MO
David said:Congrats on the new 705! I have a 70 and want one too because I want the off-set tracking for Prospecting.
New 705
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,1108422
"I hunted a early 1900's house yard..and got a old ornate gold plated brass wedding band that has 14k on the inside."
Some of the old timers were cheap, maybe an arranged marriage!
"It is not front heavy like the stock rod."
"...but balances better than the stock rod."
A lot of work and a real nice job, but for better balance it would have been easier to just put the stock rod and/or round 10.5" DD coil on backwards.
Ok, then try the stock middle shaft on backwards OR here I found a factory made straight shaft: The Anderson X-TERRA (straight) Shaft is 30.5" long with adjustable handle and armcuff. This shaft also comes with an Anderson Stand and instructions. NOTE: Black Only.
(3rd from the bottom on this page)
http://www.andersondetectorshafts.com/2.html
Anderson Detector Shafts are available to be purchased at Kellyco:
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/accessories/anderson_shafts.htm
But yes is better to make your own shaft like you have done, with the self accomplishment and satisfaction makes a person a much more focused detectorist.
(3rd from the bottom on this page)
http://www.andersondetectorshafts.com/2.html
Anderson Detector Shafts are available to be purchased at Kellyco:
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/accessories/anderson_shafts.htm
But yes is better to make your own shaft like you have done, with the self accomplishment and satisfaction makes a person a much more focused detectorist.