customcutter
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I started lurking on another forum a couple of weeks ago. I read a lot of threads, advertisements, and watched a lot of youtube trying to learn something about this metal detecting stuff. Mostly trying to figure out what detectors to buy and if we would even like the hobby.
I thought I had narrowed it down to an F2 or an Ace 350 for myself and I was trying to figure out something for the wife to use, and someone recommended a Compadre. I started reading up on it and the other Tesoro models. I really liked the Compadre but was concerned about the 5.75" coil and being able to cover a lot of ground. Seemed like it was more of a specialty machine for most users or a back-up unit.
I finally decided that I could buy a couple of "better" used machines for what I was thinking of paying for entry level new ones. Also if we decide we don't enjoy it, I can always sell them and get most of my investment back.
I got a slightly used Silver Umax, and an almost new Tejon for a little over half price of each model. I plan on letting the wife use the Umax as it's pretty much turn on and go. I'm a little worried about the Tejon and being able to calibrate everything. I've seen very little info on the Tejon. Watched 53Silver's video on ground balancing the Vaquero (I think that's the right model). Finally after reading some on Monte's post, Tabdog's post, and Digger27 post, and a thousand others, and also watching the video about 5 times I could tell the difference in the sound as the coil was being pumped up and down. I've also read where some people say the sound gets "louder" as it is going down if too positive. To me it also sounds like it gets slightly higher in pitch. I correlate it to when you hear a train whistle, when it's coming toward you it goes up in frequency, and when it is going away it goes down in frequency.
Anyway SkiWhiz recommended this site when he heard I had two Tesoro's. Glad that he did.
I thought I had narrowed it down to an F2 or an Ace 350 for myself and I was trying to figure out something for the wife to use, and someone recommended a Compadre. I started reading up on it and the other Tesoro models. I really liked the Compadre but was concerned about the 5.75" coil and being able to cover a lot of ground. Seemed like it was more of a specialty machine for most users or a back-up unit.
I finally decided that I could buy a couple of "better" used machines for what I was thinking of paying for entry level new ones. Also if we decide we don't enjoy it, I can always sell them and get most of my investment back.
I got a slightly used Silver Umax, and an almost new Tejon for a little over half price of each model. I plan on letting the wife use the Umax as it's pretty much turn on and go. I'm a little worried about the Tejon and being able to calibrate everything. I've seen very little info on the Tejon. Watched 53Silver's video on ground balancing the Vaquero (I think that's the right model). Finally after reading some on Monte's post, Tabdog's post, and Digger27 post, and a thousand others, and also watching the video about 5 times I could tell the difference in the sound as the coil was being pumped up and down. I've also read where some people say the sound gets "louder" as it is going down if too positive. To me it also sounds like it gets slightly higher in pitch. I correlate it to when you hear a train whistle, when it's coming toward you it goes up in frequency, and when it is going away it goes down in frequency.
Anyway SkiWhiz recommended this site when he heard I had two Tesoro's. Glad that he did.
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