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  1. I had the 800 and the 600, and now I have the 900 and while i havnt drawn any conclusions in comparison, I do like the 900 best. It’s lighter and better built with some new features, and I’m doing well with it. I’ll be getting the 10x5 soon which will be the “general purpose “ coil, hi also had the Legend, but did not take well to it but I’m not sure why. Good luck whichever one you decide on. 

  2. Beautiful- good for you finding untouched Colonial homesite. Always on my mind while scoping new areas. I have come across exactly two untouched colonial sites in my 12 years of detecting and long for the day I stumble across another. I’d fall into a tick infested pit to find my next. I’m assuming your site was in NJ?   Mine were in far North Jersey. 
       Your experience is what it’s all about.  Are you still finding relics there? 

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  3. Recently got a 900 and I like it a lot, although I’ve barely used it outside of my yard ( recently had surgery 

    Is there anyone out there using a 900 with the  10x5 Coiltek? If so, what is your opinion of it? Do you recommend it as an all purpose coil (other than huge wide open spaces, where the 11” or larger is needed, or super target rich sites where the 6” would offer a clear advantage. I sold my 600 before the 10x5 coils were obtainable, but really wanted one. 
    Thanks 

  4. On 1/20/2024 at 6:03 AM, F350Platinum said:

    Thanks!

    I found all the stuff in that display box in February last year. It was nice to find the "rest of the story". I'm going to keep looking for the rest of the coin as well, but I fear it was cut into "change". At least I got the date and value marks, it has "VI" on the other side, indicating it's a sixpence. I could not believe I dug a coin that old. It's part of the logo of Jamestown. Sadly they're not worth much or especially rare, but in this context with the other items it's pretty much priceless. Ultimately it will end up where it should. At present it is my oldest found coin.

    As for the cannonball, usually they're found where they shouldn't be found 😅, and worse. Should it be inert I'll have it restored. I believe it all comes down to weight, if it's an 18 pounder it is solid. I believe canister shot would weigh less.

    I work in an old iron mining town, and a lot of it went to supply Washington’s army. At one of the many old homesites in the area I found grapeshot and my only cannonball- a 4” , 7 pounder. In the area I also found the front and back of a powder flask and a sword pommel. 

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  5. 20 hours ago, F350Platinum said:

    Thanks Mr. Meister,

    That's a beauty. 🙂 Right now I'm cool with what I have, hopefully a link can be found and posted here 🤔 does the nice looking cuff with legs come with it?

    The cuff does, and there was a stand that came with it, but I misplaced it. I used something I had laying around for the stand you see.  
     

     What I like about the RCdigs RC mount is that  1.  no worries about losing the remote 2. The ability to tilt 3. Offers good protection of RC 4. Remote comes out easily to use it wrist mounted. 5. Nicest piece of 3-D printing I’ve ever seen. I think it also makes for easier attaching of the antenna for water detecting. 

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    15 hours ago, F350Platinum said:

    That looks like a nice one, got a link?

    As expected I ran into trouble trying to copy/ paste the link so here is a screen shot of the XP Deus “ Carbon Stick “ seller has poor feedback, but I didn’t have any issues. I’m only using it with the 9” coil, but it could handle the 11”

    ( I know you’re a fan of the 11”x13”)  who  knows how that would work out, it’s perfect for the niner. It came with a stand but I put my own on.  In any case I like it a lot. If you want the best quality, you know where to get it ( Steves)

    Anyway, Here’s a couple pics. 
     

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  7. 1 hour ago, Skull diver said:

    That shaft is actually a Golden Mask product, and I have had my eye on it for a couple of years.

    There is an adapter so you can mount the Deus like the Deus2, but it must be purchased separately.

    I recommend intercepting a Golden Mask dealer in your area.

    Correct- I had to buy the puck adapter and replace what it came with. Seller was just a name and was from E. Europe. 

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  8. image.thumb.jpg.78a2e383fc5c4b635554fab7ae7b49bc.jpgI bought one of these for my remote to use on the stock D2 shaft and I think it’s great. I can use this setup for both 11” and 9” coils, but I also have a collapsible straight CF shaft that I use primarily with the 9” coil and using the WS6 puck controller. This little rig is Uber lightweight and like 22” long collapsed, which fits into a backpack as a single piece- coil shaft attached. I think this shaft was $90. eBay 

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  9. I would assume the Nox 900 iron falsing to be less of a problem when using the 6” coil in dense iron - regardless of IB or recovery speed Bought a never used 900 return that saved me $250 ( been wanting a 900 for some time) which I’ll have in a couple days. I’m looking forward to hitting some iron laden sites using the 6” coil. Using the Deus 2 w/ 9” coil it’s like pulling teeth to find anything non ferrous. When I had my 800 and 6” coil I pulled my only ever half reales from the iron- wondering if the 900 will unmask my 2nd. Just had a surgery and with snow on the way it that will have to wait. 

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  10. 5 hours ago, Doc Bach said:

    You and I seem to have very similar hunting practices.What I mean is that we sometimes at least do our research with our imagination and legs and of course a lot of hard work.Very nice relic with a lot of history and I'm envious of your early and prolific site.

    I go there now more for nostalgia than expecting finds other than small iron. I dream of the day I stumble onto another such site. They’re there, but it’s rough terrain and homesites were somewhat scarce throughout that period. Good thing is if you do find a site with no cellar hole or anything obvious, it’s more likely to be untouched, so that’s all the more reason to look for them. There is no LiDAR available and sat photog doesn’t show much due to the tree density. 
      Another special find from this site is this gold open thimble, engraved Germany. IMG_6379.thumb.jpeg.8b6bf25b9c1a128af512bdef3da597fc.jpeg

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  11. 1 minute ago, rvpopeye said:

    Oh my goshk , that's older than I yam !

    Good detecting spot , what brought it to your attention ?

    Random detecting very old area woods listening for telltale iron targets that led me to this virgin homesite a number of years ago. I still go to this site but it’s Rare to pull up any non ferrous target these days. Still searching the woods in hope of wandering onto another hidden homesite like this one. 

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  12. Forgot to mention that I have a 1/2” wide large rubber band that goes around the coil and covers edge and the rubber band is covered with black electrical tape which keeps the band from slipping off. The rubber band is good cushioning against rocks. I got the bands ( like 7” diameter) off eBay. I suppose they come in other sizes as well. I don’t have one for my 11” coil. With silicone fusion tape it probably provides enough cushioning alone. 

  13. I just use a few times around with electrical tape and change it when it starts getting ragged. I have used the silicone self fusing tape on other things with benefit, so I might upgrade to this at some point. I find it to be fairly expensive otherwise I’d find even more uses for it. I think it would be superior in terms of cushioning against rocks. 

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