Sock gloves, MXT and Ace250

[ohio fred]

For the recyclers out there...sock gloves are great for cold weather (and to use on spray paint jobs!) They are made out of old socks, with the tip of the socks cut off and pulled over your fingers, and a slit for your thumb. They can be washed and reused and they don't get in the way. They cover your hands and arms, but keep your fingers available.

Took the MXT out today. Used it in all different modes. Only got a couple coins. I also took the Ace250 out to the same area and tried what my brother-in-law suggested -to run it at 4-5 sensitivity with stock coil - and it still picked up more coins faster than the MXT. I don't know if it is due to tone ID, but the MXT is a good machine, but for some reason I do better with the Ace250. And all the coins I pulled today were at least 6 inches. I usually use the Ace250 wide open because it is possible in the area. But even at lower sensitivity it still was picking up coins at 6 inches, and some junk readings a little bit deeper. I didn't dig them because they were iron and it was friggin cold and muddy out. 36 degrees.

Picture of the back of the van is the MXT, Ace250, and all of my equipment, digging tool yellow handle, and screwdriver to try probing technique. It worked pretty good, so I am going to try to get better at finding them with the screwdriver. Play the odds, sit at home and get nothing, or go out and find something. At least I enjoyed myself today...a little cold, but I had a good time! Didn't find alot but I found something for the New Year![attachment 14217 DSCN51661.JPG][attachment 14218 DSCN51691.JPG]

 

[DavHut]

Some good points Fred.
The Ace 250 reminds me of a little colt full of energy but un-tempered. Sort of skittish and on the edge, if you know what I mean.

I think, too, the simplicity of it is a boon... It has just enough useful ID to help you. All that foo-foolin around with numbers and scales and warbling tone ID features on the MXT leave you looking for reasons NOT to dig. With the ACE, the options are simple - Dig or Not.

I like the sock idea. I use a pair of tight-woven nylon mesh gloves with a rubberized working face. They're very thin and tactile and they keeps my dainty hands nice and clean - whil;e keeping off the wet and mud. This alone makes your hands much warmer.
Given a larger pair I could get a second pair of Isotoners or some other thin, insulated glove inside, if needed. SO far I havent needed.
you may want to look into it...

 

[ohio fred]

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[lien]

its funny you should say its 32 degrees i suppose you mean Fahrenheit well it was 42 centigrade here in Australia where i live too hot to go anywhere

 

[ohio fred]

I only WISH it was that warm here. You are Down Under..what do you expect? There is another hunter called Aussie Chris and all he does is find gold nuggets. Are you somewhere near there? Can I come visit? Don't step in any kangaroo chips and I'll stay out of the cow pies!
Good to hear from you, but I would take warm weather over this cold weather anyday!

 

[ohio fred]

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[Uncle Willy]

Some goodies are better than no goodies.

Bill

 

[lien]

I'm about an hour and a half from the Golden triangle your welcome any time Fred

 

[ohio fred]

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[englishprof]

That was a very good point you made about fooling around with the dials and gizmos looking for a reason not to dig. Hit the nail on the head (poor choice of phrase). The complexity of some of the machines out there takes the fun out of just hunting for stuff.