Use a coil cover???? what about this???

[gordygroover]

We all have read about the trouble and problems people have with removing their coil covers when the need comes up.
Now cut me some slack because I am left handed...We lefties think just a bit differently than those of you normal people.
I was thinking about how a coil cover could be removed more easily and may have stumbled onto something. Probably stumbled onto a really dumb idea so I need some opinions and maybe a willing tester as I have no coil covers in my arsenal.
Any fisherman among you still reading this??? Have any braid line laying around???
Would it work if a piece of braid (super strong line with tiny diameter) was laid into your coil cover before the cover was put back onto your coil. A couple inches left dangling at each end to grab ahold of when you wanted to remove the cover again?? Sort of like grabbing the tag end of the strip when opening a pack of smokes.
The ends could be kept out of the way with a inch of duct tape or wrapped around the shaft.
I guess my mind wandered onto this idea because I have a dentist appointment in 90 minutes and I have been flossing like crazy the last few days.
Could a coil cover be Flossed off the coil?????
Damn lefties...

 

[Crispy Critter]

That's a great idea Gordy. Not to take away from your idea but I was just thinking that a flat, ribbon material would work too. I'm going to try it. Thanks!

 

[fowlercharles]

Hi Fellers, Both of those ideas sure sound like winners and will likely work..I always shuck all my larger coil covers to lighten the load, which is no problem on the smaller coils, and I also shuck the small covers that are a real pain to remove. The 'floss" system will make it easier now not to shuck some of the those smaller covers. Thanks, and HH,Charlie

 

[Hobo lobo]

Why don't you just throw the #$%@$ coil cover away? Most of the time they serve no good purpose and just add weight and collect sand, been detecting since 1962 and have never worn out a coil bottom, if I ever do then I will add the cover. Puting a coil cover on a new detector is like putting seat covers on a new car, JMO

 

[GoGoGopher]

People use them because other people expect a machine used outdoors to be pristine if resold...I say If you want pristine, then buy new...
I do not like them either...I am with you Charles...
Now on the AT Pro/Gold, or other "water" machines, they CAN serve to protect the coils from scuffs from rocks and sand, but GOD they are a pain in the rear to get off and clean...
I have thought of just filling the cover with black silicone sealer and putting it on permanently...would this actually work?


HH,

 

[gordygroover]

A flat ribbon material would work a heck of a lot better than the super thin diameter line I suggested (if the method works at all.) It would sprread the load of the force neccesary to pull the coil free and give a wider area of clearence.
Good thinking.
Are you a lefty too?

 

[Crispy Critter]

Are you a lefty too?

Unfortunately.....not. That's why I had to build upon an original idea, from a lefty.

HH, CC

 

[stasys]

Why don't you just throw the #$%@$ coil cover away? Most of the time they serve no good purpose and just add weight and collect sand, been detecting since 1962 and have never worn out a coil bottom, if I ever do then I will add the cover. Puting a coil cover on a new detector is like putting seat covers on a new car, JMO

can agree about old coils, bottom is thick apoxi layer and to sand it down to coil wires is very hard. but new like FBS Pro coil is a bit different, but still possible to use it without.

 

[Hobo lobo]

Its a #$%&&## tool, if you don't want a scratch on it leave it in the closet. Your the one who spent the money on it you should be the one who gets to scratch it

 

[hardrockminer]

Why don't you just throw the #$%@$ coil cover away? Most of the time they serve no good purpose and just add weight and collect sand, been detecting since 1962 and have never worn out a coil bottom, if I ever do then I will add the cover. Puting a coil cover on a new detector is like putting seat covers on a new car, JMO

I used to prospect with a metal detector. A cover gave wear & chip protection to the epoxed coil wire (protecting it from chipping/cracking (on rocks) & failing) its cheap & light weight + protects your investment. Buying a replacement coil is'nt cheap. Can they be hard to get off to replace or clean, yep. My Super LOBO was a stinker to remove, stupid or smart your choice & your $$$$.

HaRM

 

[SkiWhiz]

Good idea Gordy, and don't forget us left handers are the only ones in our right minds

 

[Bill G]

Its a #$%&&## tool, if you don't want a scratch on it leave it in the closet. Your the one who spent the money on it you should be the one who gets to scratch it

It trips me out when guys choose to take a pot shot at someone because they have a different standard than the other person about taking care of things, with that said...

Your one of those kind of thinkers... I disagree there is nothing wrong with taking care of something you spent good money on. Coil covers do protect coils from sharp rocks that can ship or cut deep enough to destroy a good coil I have seen this happen. I put black tape on all my rods wrapped in a circle around them then trim out the holes with a small hobby razor knife, I use meter covers, I put 1/8" plastic wire loom wrap on my coil wires to protect the coil wire from cuts and slits, I am one of those kind of thinking guys. I blow of my detector with compressed air and wipe it down with a damp soft cloth after every use and I store it in a good detector bag. Now guess what !!! I get top dollar when I trade or sell one of my detectors because it does not look like I used it for a shovel in the field.

Now I suppose you would say I should leave it in my closet but I say it's a no brainier to take care of and have pride in a piece of equipment that cost a fair grip of cash to buy allowing me to get as much cash as possible back when it comes time to trade or sell the detector. I say there is nothing wrong with having pride and taking care of something, I think it says a lot about someones values.

**Also you can use a paint stirring stick and a rubber mallet tapping with the edge of the paint stirring stick flat against the coil cover edge in different places all the way around the coil cover to remove one fairly easy

Happy & Safe Hunting To All,
Bill G

 

[Hobo lobo]

Its a #$%&&## tool, if you don't want a scratch on it leave it in the closet. Your the one who spent the money on it you should be the one who gets to scratch it

It trips me out when guys choose to take a pot shot at someone because they have a different standard than the other person about taking care of things, with that said...

Your one of those kind of thinkers... I disagree there is nothing wrong with taking care of something you spent good money on. Coil covers do protect coils from sharp rocks that can ship or cut deep enough to destroy a good coil I have seen this happen. I put black tape on all my rods wrapped in a circle around them then trim out the holes with a small hobby razor knife, I use meter covers, I put 1/8" plastic wire loom wrap on my coil wires to protect the coil wire from cuts and slits, I am one of those kind of thinking guys. I blow of my detector with compressed air and wipe it down with a damp soft cloth after every use and I store it in a good detector bag. Now guess what !!! I get top dollar when I trade or sell one of my detectors because it does not look like I used it for a shovel in the field.

Now I suppose you would say I should leave it in my closet but I say it's a no brainier to take care of and have pride in a piece of equipment that cost a fair grip of cash to buy allowing me to get as much cash as possible back when it comes time to trade or sell the detector. I say there is nothing wrong with having pride and taking care of something, I think it says a lot about someones values.

**Also you can use a paint stirring stick and a rubber mallet tapping with the edge of the paint stirring stick flat against the coil cover edge in different places all the way around the coil cover to remove one fairly easy

Happy & Safe Hunting To All, Bill G

You can wax it and put it on a pedestal for all I care. I buy a detector to use, not resale. I'm entitled to my opinion and you to yours. PS. Do you blow the dirt off of your paint stick too?

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[Bill G]

Its a #$%&&## tool, if you don't want a scratch on it leave it in the closet. Your the one who spent the money on it you should be the one who gets to scratch it

It trips me out when guys choose to take a pot shot at someone because they have a different standard than the other person about taking care of things, with that said...

Your one of those kind of thinkers... I disagree there is nothing wrong with taking care of something you spent good money on. Coil covers do protect coils from sharp rocks that can ship or cut deep enough to destroy a good coil I have seen this happen. I put black tape on all my rods wrapped in a circle around them then trim out the holes with a small hobby razor knife, I use meter covers, I put 1/8" plastic wire loom wrap on my coil wires to protect the coil wire from cuts and slits, I am one of those kind of thinking guys. I blow of my detector with compressed air and wipe it down with a damp soft cloth after every use and I store it in a good detector bag. Now guess what !!! I get top dollar when I trade or sell one of my detectors because it does not look like I used it for a shovel in the field.

Now I suppose you would say I should leave it in my closet but I say it's a no brainier to take care of and have pride in a piece of equipment that cost a fair grip of cash to buy allowing me to get as much cash as possible back when it comes time to trade or sell the detector. I say there is nothing wrong with having pride and taking care of something, I think it says a lot about someones values.

**Also you can use a paint stirring stick and a rubber mallet tapping with the edge of the paint stirring stick flat against the coil cover edge in different places all the way around the coil cover to remove one fairly easy

Happy & Safe Hunting To All, Bill G

You can wax it and put it on a pedestal for all I care. I buy a detector to use, not resale. I'm entitled to my opinion and you to yours. PS. Do you blow the dirt off of your paint stick too?

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I hunt with mine as well & have box's of things found. I'm entitled to my opinion and you to yours sir. Do me a favor and pile some more dirt on yours that's fine with me. Like I said your way of thinking and your blat-en disregard for others values says allot about your value system......I think I will do something else with the paint stick you figure that one out....

Best Regards,
Bill G

 

[Hobo lobo]

.".I think I will do something else with the paint stick you figure that one out."...
I think I have , hope you enjoy it.:blush:

 

[BeyWolf]

I would think that if you put string or ribbon between the coil and cover that you would get water wicking in. Dirty water might make it erratic. If anybody tries this idea, maybe you could dunk the coil in some water to test it and let us know what happens.

I didn't want to use a coil cover on my Compadre so I covered the bottom with a single layer of self adhesive plastic shelf paper. Holds up very well and doesn't add any extra weight.
I have seen pictures of coils that were worn through but I seriously doubt if that would happen to very many people. My 18 year old Bandido has never had a coil cover and it still looks pretty good.

 

[Bill G]

.".I think I will do something else with the paint stick you figure that one out."...
I think I have , hope you enjoy it.:blush:

Again your actions & response say a lot about you. I can see you feel real special about yourself It takes all kinds to make this world go around and your a real Peach.....

Enough said

 

[gordygroover]

Well I guess this thread went to HeII in a hand basket.
One of the few replies that were on topic mentioned the possibility of water seeping into the coil...Possibly could. That is why I first mentioned using Braid fishing line.
Braid has super small diameter which would not create much of a gap...flattens nicely which would let the coil seat almost as if the braid wasn't there. I don't think a thin strip of ribbon material would leave much of a gap either.
And here is a added benefit....if the idea works, making the cover much easier to remove eliminates the annoying difficulty of removing the cover to remove any droplets that may seep in.
That is a terribly worded sentence. Just got off my 12 hour nite shift and am a bit brain dead.
Damn lefties

 

[Hobo lobo]

.".I think I will do something else with the paint stick you figure that one out."...
I think I have , hope you enjoy it.:blush:

Again your actions & response say a lot about you. I can see you feel real special about yourself It takes all kinds to make this world go around and your a real Peach.....

Enough said

Better a peach than a lemon like yourself, Its unfortunate that you don't feel special about yourself

 

[Bill G]

Well I guess this thread went to HeII in a hand basket.
One of the few replies that were on topic mentioned the possibility of water seeping into the coil...Possibly could. That is why I first mentioned using Braid fishing line.
Braid has super small diameter which would not create much of a gap...flattens nicely which would let the coil seat almost as if the braid wasn't there. I don't think a thin strip of ribbon material would leave much of a gap either.
And here is a added benefit....if the idea works, making the cover much easier to remove eliminates the annoying difficulty of removing the cover to remove any droplets that may seep in.
That is a terribly worded sentence. Just got off my 12 hour nite shift and am a bit brain dead.
Damn lefties

***I personally apologise Gordy to you and all the other members for my actions in getting off topic..

I did mention you can take a paint stick or a small wood dowel and tap on it with a small hammer or rubber maillot against the coil cover to get them to come of a coil without damaging anything. Sometimes the covers are so tight you cannot place a ribbon or floss between them for removal..

Happy & Safe Hunting To All,
Bill G