Some questions from a new user...

[Neil in West Jersey]

I got to try out my Excal 1000 in the yard today. The threshold at times is low and bassy, but at other times seems more mid range. Is this normal? I tried it in Auto and with the sensitivity controls. It seemed to operate fine with various targets.

I also want to find out about simple replacement parts. I noticed that the cam lock is stripped from over tightening and I also broke the pinpoint/disc button which appeared to be dry rotted. Are these simple to order from ML or is there another alternative?

 

[OldBeechnut]

Ebay for the knobs or replace all radio shack...Eric has a nice set on his from RS..maybe he will chime in........
I have several video's on the excal and it tones..

http://www.youtube.com/user/oldbeechnut?feature=mhsn#p/u

like the gold you found the other day, beautiful Victorian gold brooch

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-Set-5-Control-Knobs-Minelab-Excalibur-Upgrade-/160459458723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255c2108a3

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

Thanks for your help! I am beginning to get used to the tones on the Excal. The more I use it the more I am liking it!

 

[digginduck]

Has anyone made a straight shaft for the excal? I just purchased a used excal 800. It is too heavy to use, for very long in original form. Any help appreciated. Digginduck

 

[goodmore]

http://www.indiannationsdetectors.com/shaftlock.html

 

[goodmore]

http://www.indiannationsdetectors.com/excalrods.html

 

[digginduck]

Thanks goodmore , for the sites, those are some good looking shafts. Digginduck

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

Thanks for all of your responses. I got mine from a local dealer, http://www.golddiggermetaldetectors.com/ .. He carries Anderson Detector Shafts. http://www.andersondetectorshafts.com/

 

[Critterhunter]

The threshold changes to the pitch of the last target you went over until you go over the next target.

 

[digginduck]

Has anyone tried the excal S rod extension by Pluggers? Looks like a easy and cheap way to mount box and battery behind the elbow. Wonder how the balance and weight works out. Digginduck WV.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

Has anyone tried the excal S rod extension by Pluggers? Looks like a easy and cheap way to mount box and battery behind the elbow. Wonder how the balance and weight works out. Digginduck WV.

Kellyco has one for less than $40. Just click on the photo for details:

 

[JOHNMARKHAM]

i have pluggers 3 piece rod assay and i also use pluggers chest mount assay, they both work really well.....you can check on indian nations detectors site which is at top of this page they have pics of them on there..
hope this helps
hh
john

 

[digginduck]

Thanks for the info, on the extensions. I do appreciate your time and wisdom. Digginduck

 

[GrizRod1]

Looks like a good mod for the Excalibur. Quote in next post.

 

[GrizRod1]

Has anyone tried the excal S rod extension by Pluggers? Looks like a easy and cheap way to mount box and battery behind the elbow. Wonder how the balance and weight works out. Digginduck WV.

Kellyco has one for less than $40. Just click on the photo for details:

Looks like a good mod. for the Excalibur.