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Looking for some help on retrieving coins and jewelry from manicured lawns.
I was asked to go to a house to look for a ring that had been lost two days prior.The ring i know would have been on top the ground and fairly easy to locate.As i was looking for the ring i was getting very good solid deep hits on the display of my MXT for quarters,pennies and possibly a dime or nickle.As i was checking the yard i asked the owner how old his house was.He replied 1920s.Well i didn't find the ring but was hesitant to ask permission as i am not that experienced at probing with a screw driver or a small tool.Am looking at getting a DX1 probe,and was wondering how that might work when using a screwdriver.(screwdriver 1/2" compared to DX1 1")I also have a Whites Bullseye pin pointer.Was wondering if some of you would be willing to share SOME of you secrets.:help:
 
Hi,

I have different techniques in manicure lawns depending how deep the target and how stiff the turf might be. Once I have centered the target I place my probe (ice pick) direct at the spot. I then set down my detector and gently probe with the ice pick (could ruin an old coin etc.). Once I find the objects (coins are usually laying flat ) I use a coin popper (look on eBay) to come under neath it and pop it up out of the ground. With practice it becomes very easy.
 
Like anything else, it takes practice to become proficient. I use an old butter knife for shallow targets, and a heavy screwdriver for the deeper ones. You can also spring for a coin popper from Jimmy Sierra's website. I still use the Lesche as well.

That DX1 is a good investment, and will get you within 1 inch of where you will be digging. When you pinpoint, you get an idea of the depth of the target. Stick your blade in, and cut a slice about 3 inches. Then go 90 degrees, and do the same. You should have an X, centered where you pinpointed. You can then get your blade under the target (gently!) and pry up. With practice, it will take less than a minute, and you can tuck the sod back in so nobody can spot where you dug. Give it a try on your own lawn or a rough area at the park, and you will surprise yourself.

We have alot of joint grass here, and the Lesche is the only tool for that. This type of turf will not be found an a nice lawn, however.

So, tell us! Did you find that ring?
 
I will check into the coin popper.No i didn't find the ring,i believe it may have dropped elsewhere.Thanks for the help.:detecting:
 
Jog,
When someone asks you to find something for them ask for something in return. Simply say "Win, loose or draw I would like to hunt your property for my time spent looking for your item" It's the least they can do for you.
 
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