Hang on to your pinpointer

[BarberBill]

Having lost several pinpointers and back tracked more than I care to, I duct taped or screwed (depending on the pinpointer construction) the coiled plastic cords used for key rings on my pinpointers. Now with a quick clip on my belt loop or other handy spot, my pinpointers are always attached.
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[Elton]

Good tip
Now for the digger LOL

 

[John-Edmonton]

Kinda like a string for mits for little kids. I too have lost my share of those expensive pinpointers.

 

[ufobbs]

Never lost one yet in 55 years, I keep mine in a leather pouch right next to my hunting knife I use to dig with.

I have however dropped my cell phone,because it clips on my belt ,but luckly I found in back on the field where it fell off (WOOF).

Be careful those things are expensive maybe a sunray DX1 would be better for you they attach to the machine..John..........

 

[gilfordberry]

Never lost a pinpointer. I always carry mine in my left hand along with my digger. I've left it lying on the ground but after a step realized something was wrong (like when you've forgotten your watch). But I have lost a coil cover. How that happened I haven't a clue. And I've certainly lost my share of those nylon nuts and washers that secure the coil to the lower shaft. Got so bad I bought the nylon washers, nuts, and screws by the 100 pack (I got tired of paying a quarter for a screw that I could buy (in lots of 100) for two cents. Still unable to find those very thin (1/32" ??) very wide (7/8" ??) 1/4 inch washers for my bigfoot hardware though. Still have to pay through the nose for those. Anyone have a source?

 

[silversmith]

I shove mine down my pants next to the "family jewels" so it hurts when I walk. No pain, no pro-pointer. Simple

 

[BarberBill]

Silversmith, I'm sure that method works well enough, but I think I'll stick to my coiled cord. LOL
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[DrBobinMO]

Another reason why the Sun-ray inline probes are so good.

 

[BarberBill]

I love the Sunray on my MXT, but unfortunately, that's the only machine I have it's compatible with.
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[Xmarks]

I agree with the Doc. Sunray is the way to go. Im looking to get mine soon. I back tracked a lot looking for my bulky Kellyco automax V4. It will also be nice to have one less thing dangling from my side to.

 

[jabbo]

n/t

 

[marcomo]

Bright orange gaffers tape wrapped around it makes it easy to find if you leave it behind. Wish I would have done that with the probe I recently lost...