upgrading my compadre

[Gunnar of bradford MN]

I looked up the switchcraft parts and they are still current so i plan on puting a connector on the compadre so i can use difrent coils i have no other choice im so broke let you know when im done

 

[Bill in Texas]

Unless you are relic hunting I would just leave it alone. I have a variety of machines and the wife's Compadre does very well with the 5 3/4 coil. I am Consistency amazed at the depth that she gets with it. It also hits on very small Targets like very small Ear rings. Bill in Texas

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yeah it's high operating frequency accounts for it's success on small items and gold.

Bill

 

[Gunnar of bradford MN]

well it seems im stuck anyway just to get the conectors i have to pay 50.00$ so that ends it for me

 

[tab-nabit]

I have the 5.75 coil on my Compadre, I think it's a good match.

 

[blowfly1967]

where can you buy switchcraft parts in australia?or is it for american's only?can any five pin plugs and sockets do the job? if i wanted to put a bigger coil on my compadre. here in australia you have the option on buying a compadre to have a 5.75" or 8" coil fitted. sometimes i kinda like to have a larger coil on it.i suppose the easier way would be to buy a silver umax.what do you all think? blowfly

 

[nad]

I would consider the Silver UMax..I have one, plus a Vaquero..To be very frank about it,I have no problems taking either one hunting..However, to gain experience, have used the" V " more before Winter closed in. With the Silver not requiring modification to change coils, you don't void the warranty..The Silver does very well on small gold ( ear ring posts) just above where nails click out,,,,and even better on all metal...Still use the standard coil, and looking for a 5.75 incher to get into some trash laden areas...Cordially NAD