Looking for Pictures

[Buried Crap NJ]

I can't find the post of that showed the sq portion of the shaft waring through the carbon fibre. Digger says it wasn't removed? If any of you have this same problem please post some photos. I am in contact with Minelab and they have asked to fwd any pictures of this issue.I have my own pictures but I will fwd any others recieved ASAP! The easiest way to see if you have a problem is to try and twist the sq shaft at the grip. It should not have any slop in it. You can slide the sq shaft out to see just how much the carbon fibre is cut. The grey portion of the grip may also worn.
BCNJ

 

[Buried Crap NJ]

Ok I just wanted to past the picture of mine along for view.The cutting is typical on 4 sides of the shaft. Back is not as deep. Mine is not as bad as the other guys but still it is cutting in the shaft pertty good for a few short months. I am pretty good at cleaning before I leave the beach and when I get home. I think I also found my cam lock doesn't keep the coil from turning when locked. it holds it from sliding but not from turning?
BCNJ

 

[ZOFCHAK]

I can't find the post of that showed the sq portion of the shaft waring through the carbon fibre. Digger says it wasn't removed?.

That's weird. If it wasn't removed it's either been moved or is hiding very well.. I can't find it either..

 

[C&RHunter]

I believe the post in question was by MrBig. It seems to have disappeared within a day or so of being posted. The "wear" pattern he showed was not around the perimeter of the opening on the shaft. It was on one of the corners of the shaft. I couldn't figure out why the machine had been taken apart, and where the "wear" showed, I don't know how it could have happened. If there is any wear it should be on the inside of the square shaft, not on the outside, since the square shaft is in a fixed position in the main body. I felt the post was maybe just a hoax. I'm certainly not taking my CTX apart to see if there is any wear on a part that doesn't move...........

 

[Larry (IL)]

It appeared to the moderators that the picture was bogus and raised suspicion of it's intent, so I deleted it.

 

[Buried Crap NJ]

I believe the post in question was by MrBig. It seems to have disappeared within a day or so of being posted. The "wear" pattern he showed was not around the perimeter of the opening on the shaft. It was on one of the corners of the shaft. I couldn't figure out why the machine had been taken apart, and where the "wear" showed, I don't know how it could have happened. If there is any wear it should be on the inside of the square shaft, not on the outside, since the square shaft is in a fixed position in the main body. I felt the post was maybe just a hoax. I'm certainly not taking my CTX apart to see if there is any wear on a part that doesn't move...........

The sq shaft is moving in side the grip. I believe the carbon fibre was worn down by the grey plastic and the add space allow the shaft to wobble from the swing motion. Each use allows more ware. The screws at the hand/grip can no longer be made tight enought to stop the wobble. You can feel the wobble as you swing.To me this is a problem as these detectors are out only since may 28th and needs to be addressed. Why his was taken apart I can't answer. But from the photo's he posted his was all but broke through. I did not want to take mine apart but its going to break soon any way!
BCNJ

 

[MAK]

BCNJ - did you remove the screws and take yours apart for the photos? I ask because they are missing. I know this is a blinding flash of the obvious, but...

 

[Digger]

I can't find the post of that showed the sq portion of the shaft waring through the carbon fibre. Digger says it wasn't removed? If any of you have this same problem please post some photos. I am in contact with Minelab and they have asked to fwd any pictures of this issue.

I didn't tell you it wasn't removed. When you sent me a message asking what happened to it, I replied "I can't find it either. I've not heard back from anyone who has access to remove them, so I don't know what happened."

I also told you that I had found similar wear on my prototype and offered to send pics to the folks you said you were talking to at Minelab. Regardless, here are the pics

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[Buried Crap NJ]

BCNJ - did you remove the screws and take yours apart for the photos? I ask because they are missing. I know this is a blinding flash of the obvious, but...

Yes I took the screws out so I could take the photo's. They were as tight as they could be,prior to taken them out.I wasn't sure how the shaft comes out so I stopped at this point.If you note the grey plastic handle/grip is no longer straight and it worn at the Conner's.You can also see a flaring of the plastic from the constant motion from the swing during detecting. We have all seen worn shafts from heavy use after several years of use! This seems to be premature after 3 months of use.

 

[MAK]

What coil are you running and what is your "swing style"? In other words, do you drag the coil or hover while you swing?

 

[DaugBiscuit]

There was a squeaking and wearing problem with the cuff on the Safari and the SE. Someone came up with the idea of taking a bicycle inner-tube, splitting it and making a rubber cushion to be placed between the cuff and support arm. I did that on both my machines and it helped the squeaking and wearing problem. I'm wondering if such a solution can be initiated with the CTX?

I have a CTX on order and cannot examine it for myself yet.

Don.....

 

[Buried Crap NJ]

What coil are you running and what is your "swing style"? In other words, do you drag the coil or hover while you swing?

I swing above the sand/ground I don't scrub the surface! The coil is the standard 11in
BCNJ

 

[MrBig]

It appeared to the moderators that the picture was bogus and raised suspicion of it's intent, so I deleted it.

It's not the bogus! It's real problem with CTX from my friend!
And I know a minimum 2 people with similar problem!
Now, my friend has found a decision to stop the development of the problem. He has put two strips of dense material between housing and the shaft (you see it on photo).

 

[MAK]

That almost looks like it was manufactured that way to keep the handle from slipping one way or the other. I also notice the nice white corroded looking screws. Minelab says in their customer support page they will replace them as they should all remain black.

 

[MrBig]

MAK - you are not right! My friend used CTX under water. BCNJ has showed a starting phase of problem.
If no action is taken, the problem will go into phase as my friend. Because, the CTX's handle will break the shaft more and more.

P.S. My friend has contacted to the Minelab's service. A CTX will be changed under guarantee. It's a real good news!
P.P.S. And this is not advertisement!

 

[DaugBiscuit]

Now, my friend has found a decision to stop the development of the problem. He has put two strips of dense material between housing and the shaft (you see it on photo).

If you will look, that was my suggestion just a few posts earlier except I suggested cutting a bicycle inner tube; it makes a much nicer job, you can cut it to fit perfectly along the edges,and it will be more durable making a gasket or seal over the problem area. I'm not sure it will work but it would appear that tape is just a bandaid or a patch and will eventually wear through too.

Just my opinion and its what I will try before the problem becomes a serious issue.
Don.......

 

[MAK]

Don - is your wearing also?

 

[MAK]

My friend has contacted to the Minelab's service.

Glad he was able to. I have been trying for three days.

 

[DaugBiscuit]

Don - is your wearing also?

I do not have a CTX yet, mine is due to arrive today UPS but it is one of the precautionary measures I will take (if I can) before it has a chance to wear as yours has done. What I suggested earlier was something I did to a Minelab Safari I owned as well as the AT Pro I currently use. It's a preventative measure to keep the thing which has happened to you machine from happening to mine.
Don.....

 

[Buried Crap NJ]

That sounds good to me. Minelab has not responded to me since I sent in the photo's of mine working it's way through. Part of the problem stems from the grey hndle/grip waring down from the swinging motion. The srews can not be tighten after that.
BCNJ